Rockford High School - RHS Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 118 of the 1907 volume:

-355595, 459771 V WILSUN BRUIHBRS 5 C Q N P L N Y V YV' 1519 ROCKFORD n.s.n-on Q 9 Q 5 ll Q Al5'a W N: lfgf FB4 Y 'nm quA1.rrY suor Al OP!! IIB? an X THE ANNUAL I ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL S OF 1907 ms wos, 1909, 1910 A Gln Our Friend and Teacher, illflias Harriet E. Mara? R. H. S. Yell Rah-rah, Rah-rah, Rah-rah, Rah-rah! R-o, c-k, f-o, r-d! R-o, c-k, f'-o, r-d ! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! R o c k f' o r d ! Colors Crimson and Black Z M f 4' Nz! 'P I if M L X-1 X' - x xx X., X 1' ff' xu m 1 xg 1' X m 11 1 1 nf I W WI UGA m- Principal E. U. Graff THE R. H. S. ANNUAL Miss JHNNU-: E. W.xi.no was u student of Wel lesley College, Wood s Hall and Chicago University. Instructor in Science. What cannot art and industry perform, When science plans the progress of their toil?' Miss HAllllIE'l' Monsl-1, graduate of the State Normal. Instructo liurth's noblest thing, a woman perfected. Miss AllNPLS Buowx, B. S., Lake Forest. Instructor of Physio Whence is thy learning? Iluth thy toil o'er books consumed the midnight oil? THE R. H. S. ANNUAL d t f Rockford High School. Our librarian. ll U' ilu nu her manners, ull who see admire, 4-r 1 , .t. w 'V' .4 gave. N v lx I , A., 5-i Syn, .V H, u, Hum Ifiumx mn Snmxm in studied in Hanover, Germany. Instructor in German lls plcuslm., to hc schooled in u strumxo tongue. Mus. Nr:I.l.us b'rlf:vr:xs '1 grucllulte of Knox College. Instructor in English. 'l'he example of n good woman is visible philosophy. fm 'b l k ' Miss From-:xcir Fos'ri:u, gm un e o Q33 ,Q , ,fu Q: A .i ' ,-X x 1 W w v v wr: I v - 1 v r 'l I 5 A A I 'I . 1 l 1 l THE R. Miss Mm' Donsox, A. B., Rockford C ll Miss IsAnm.l.i': Doi-'Fl-Iv, A. B., llockfor Miss H,xnnli:'r VIN H. S. ANNUAL o ege. Instructor in High erected thoughts sc-:uh-cl in lhe henrt of eour d College. Instructor For she was jest the quiet kind Whose nature never varies. CENT, A. B., Rockford College. Instructor i The keen spirited seizes lhv prompt oc-vnsion. Makes the LI l . ' ' ' ' ' ion: its shirt Hilo inslnnl an-lion. Latin. tesy. in English. n Mathematics. And nt OIICU plans :ind puforms, resolves :xml excvutr-s. I I nf' ,- f' 'FL x I:I2 Miss MARY WINTPZR, Ph. B., Chicago University. Instructor in English. The reason firm, the temperate will, Endurance, foresight, strength and skill. Miss Gnixcs BIIANTIVGHANI Grnduzt f . . , L e o the Chicago Art Institute. Instructor in Drawing. So famous, so excellent in art, And still so rising. Mn. Hmwm' Hmvsu, a graduate of the Sloyd School, Boston, and the Rhode Island Sehool of d ' ' - esign. Head of the Manual Training Department. 'N' Q He has n heart to resolve. A head to contrivc, And n hand to execute. THE R. H. S. ANNUAL TH E R. H. S. ANNUAL M Iss Mn. Aurnun Nonms, B. S. , Oberlin. Instructor in Chemistry and P hysics. l rol'onndly skilled in nnnluytic. lle would distinguish und divide A hair twixt south and southwest side. Miss E'r'rA Bnows, A. B., University of Michigan, Instructor in Mathematics. You have found the ground of study's excellence. Bl.ANcux-: CLARK, B. S., Rockford College. Instructor in Mathematics. Favors to none, to :ill she smiles extends. 131 fi X lu THE R. H. S. ANNUAL Miss Cz,m1NA Gmnnms, A. B., Rockford College. Instructor in History and English 'l'hcrc's nothing: ill cnn dwell in such u temple. Miss FLOIIA Ennr, AT B , Rockford College. Instructor in Ancient History. And shc taught wisdom from the Past. Mn. Louis Cool-I-zu, A. B., Harvard College. Instructor in English. A spirit yct unequulccl nnd high, That claims und seeks nscenclencyf' THE R. H. S. ANNUAL 151 Mn. S. M. K.xN,u:v, B. S., Northwestern University. Instructor in History und Economics. Oh ye, who teuch the ingenious youth of nations. Sweden, France, Enprlund. Germuny or Spain. I pmy ye flog them upon all occassion, lt mends their morals. Never mind the pain. Mn. A. lt. Bunxi-:'r'r, gruduiite of Western Normal and Central College, West Virginia. Instructor in Pennmnship and Bookkeeping. And e'en his failings leum-xl Io virlue's side. Mn. Rrcmxim Itosrt, B. L., Carlton College, Minn. Instructor in the Commercial Department So much one mlm can do, 'l'hut does both uct and know. IIJ6 THE R. H. S. ANNU Miss HAZEI. Pummx, Mn. THOMAS NIILLS, A. in Oratory. Mn. DoN.u.n Knvs, gr coach. A. B., University of Michigan. Instructor in Latin and Greek She is pretty to walk with, And witty to talk with, And pleasant to think on. B., Beloit College. Football and Baseball Coach, and instrnvtor 'Correct with spirit, eloquent with cnsc. Intent to reason and polite to please. aduate of De Kalb Normal. Instructor in Civics and Basketball llc hath indeed better buttered expectation. AL THE R. H. S. ANNUAL 17l Mn. Gm' LUKNDEII, studied at Brndley Polytechnic School. Instructor in Manu Training. He was u good mun, genial, sincere, hearty. Miss EI.IZAllPI'l'lI Concoimx, A. B., Rockford College, Instructor in Freshman Studies. l'Zurncstncss is the best gift of mental power. Miss I'IAltliIl 'I' Hxnms A B . . ', . ., Knox College and graduate of Downer College, Mil- waukee. Instructor in Domestic Science. We muy live without poetry, music and nrt, We muy live without conscience and live without heart. We may live without friends: we may live without books: But civilized mun cannot li'- ' x 1. vi nthoul cooks.' al U8 THE R. H. S. ANNUAL Mu. Jonx HAIllH'l', a graduate of the White Water Normal, Wisconsin. Instructor in Physics and Commercial Geography. The wise und active conquer dilllicullics By during to attempt them. Miss E'l'lllIl, V1Ncr:N'r, A. B., Rockford College. Instructor in illuthemutics. Black were her cyes us the berry that grows by the wayside. THE R. H. S. ANNUAL 'Fo the I Here's to the days that have drifted by Into the misty pastg And here's to those golden sunny hours That sped away so fast. Glided away on the wings of time Never more to return, When as students we gathered at Rockford High, Wisdom from books to discern. 2 We plunged into Physics, Civics and Law, English, Latin and Greek, Parsed German verbs in a manner that made Herr Stedinger's Visage meek. Knowledge is power is a maxim old, And one we know is true, So lay up a store, my schoolmates dear, It will surely carry you through. . 191 School 3 We are loth to leave thee, old Rockford High, And bid thee a last adieu, And say farewell to our teachers dear, Who patiently saw us through. Who helped us develop new ideas That puzzled and vexed us beside, Until our small craft is anchored at last, And drifts no more with the tide. 4 Time rushes onward, years roll by, Schoolmates, we must severg But memories of the years spent here, Will dwell with us forever. Then here's to the days that have drifted by, Into the misty past, As we breathe a sigh, for those sunny hours That sped away too fast. E. C. s. '07 E20 THE R. H. S. ANNUAL The Second Addition to the High School TOR five or six years there had been an urgent need for better accommodations at the Rockford High -4 School. The school board, noticing the conditions, finally made an appropriation for a second addition which will cost about SI25,000. This new building is to bejoined to the first addition on the south. When the directors had determined the sort of building suitable, the plans drawn up by Mr. C. Llewllyn, an architect from Chicago, were accepted. The general contract was given to Mr. Montieth of Rockford, whose bid of 5,678,000 was very reasonable. The new structure, being built on a slope, is so planned to fit its location that with little excavating there is a basement and sub-basement. Yet these can scarcely be called basements, as they are both above ground. The building is built of red pressed brick. It has three stories, if the third, which contains only one spacious room, can be called a story. g The front of the sub-basement is intended for the commercial department. At the rear is the eating room. If necessary the room below may be used for the same purpose. These two can accommo- date 500 students. Adjoining the upper lunch room is the kitchen which will be furnished with all the conveniences for cooking. This will also be used for the domestic science classes. The gymnasium is to be 60 feet by 40 feet and 30 feet high. This place is very well lighted and with all the equipment of shower baths, lockers, dressing rooms and running track adds a new and splen- did feature to our high school. The rooms above are to be fitted out for the girls. They will be fur- nished with shower baths and lockers. THE R. H. S. ANNUAL 211 On the first fioor to the right ofthe entrance are the ofhces of the school board, the superintend- ent, and the principal. Here there is also a fire-proof vault for valuable books and records. To the left ofthe entrance is the emergency room, which will contain everything needed in case of an accident. This will, indeed, be a great convenience and a necessity which has long been wanting. Occu- pying much of the space in the first story is the assembly room. The seats on the first floor and in the gallery, placed on a slant, will accomodate, 1200 people. There is also a large stage, behind which are the dressing rooms. A lantern is also provided for. On the same fioor south of' the assembly hall are three recitation rooms. The second story is set apart for the sciences. Here wi e t e p ysics an c y p oom with the seats raised, one above the other. This is wired for a 'll b h h ' d hemistr de art- ments. Connected with these is a r lantern and will be used for demonstrations and lectures to the classes. The physiography rooms are on the same floor. Large classes can meet in them with convenience. The third story, containing the one room, was intended for the art department. It is thought, however, to be inconvenient and will, perhaps, be set aside for class meetings and rehearsals for plays. Among the special features is a fire escape. There is easy access to this from each story. The toilet rooms on every fioor are especially convenient. Telephones will be installed with connections to all the rooms. The heating of the building is well provided for by the fan system. By this the heat and cold are regulated automatically. Lockers for each student, in which he must keep his books and school property, will be placed in the halls. When the structure is completed, in the fall of' 1907, the Rockford High School can take care of ISOO students with less inconvenience than it can 800 now. This building will also meet the demands of Rockford's growing population for years to come. C. K. W. O7 f22 THE R. H. S. ANNUAL The New High Schooli HE opening of the new building will mark an epoch in the history of Rockford High School. Not only will it furnish more room, which in itself will be a great benefit, but it will furnish a different kind of accommodation from any thing hitherto enjoyed. Conspicuous among the new features will be an auditorium capable of seating the entire school. It has been a good many years since the pupils have been able to get together as a school. This will make possible a weekly assembly at which matters of interest to the high school can be discussed. It will also enable the school to hear prominent speakers and musicians who come to Rockford whom we have been unable to secure on account of lack of a suitable room. Last year when Professor Tomlins was in Rockford, he very kindly offered to address the students, but it was obviously out of the question to ask him to give three addresses, and to keep part of the school waiting until he could go to each room. The fact of having an assembly of the entire school will do much to promote unity of feeling and school spirit. This room will also enable us to have contests in declamation and joint debates to which friends of the school may be invited, without the necessityof charging admission every time as we have had to do in the past. This will greatly assist the work in the department of Public Speaking. Another convenience which will be greatly appreciated by members of the school will be the lunch room. It will no longer be necessary to eat in rooms which must immediately afterward be used for recitations. No matter what care is exercised this latter cannot be satisfactory. Some crumbs and odors are sure to remain which are not desirable in a class room. The gymnasium, too, will be a great benefit. It will make possible a better management of athletics, both financially and in the quality of work. The problem of where to practice and where to train will no longer trouble us. These things may all seem to be minor phases of school life and subordinate to the main purpose of the School. No doubt that is true, but a school without student organizations and activities would be a poor place in this twentieth century. We hope that the additional facilities will improve the regular work of the school as well as the lines above indicated, and that we can do well what we are now doing under great difiiculties. There should be a general improvement all along the line of our work, our enjoyment of school life, and our pride in making R. H. S. the best within our power. THE R. H. S. ANNUAL 231 Domestic Science HEN my Martha Ann wanted to go to high school in town after she'd finished in our distric, I held out aginst it purty still, till her Ma took 'er side, an' then I gin in. But along come February, she wants to take D'mestic Science. No sir, says I, you kin larn to cook to hum. Your Ma's the best cook in these parts. But her Ma, she wants it too, so Martha Ann started in. I knew she'd get a lot of crazy notions, I I H ' D h sure 'nuf' first think she hed to hev a cap, for all the world like one o' them nurse s, an more xln s t en her Ma ever had hed in all her cookin'. ,But the worst thing, the teacher made 'em try their stul'I' to hum till me an the boys told Marthy we guessed we'd hev to board out this Spring. But she J stood fer all our teasin' purty well and stuck to the cookin', so I allowed I'd drop in an' visit some day when I was in town. Well I came in a few days afore Easter, an' stopped to see the cookln school. 'I he l l k' ' gals was all a sittin' there copyin' somethin' from the board an'-my stars-they was a rea smart oo in outfit with them caps an' apurns. The teacher was real sociable, an' give me a cheer. The gals was a studyin' about aigs she told me, 'an I see a recipe on the board for aigs a la golden. Souncled jist about as I expected, I didn't expect much o' anythin' after thet name. W ll h l th ' o in' an' after FCCIIZIH, some they went to cookin'. On'-my stars-their e ,t egasgot lu c py tools want no bigger 'n Marthy's doll dishes. They was real cute, but so small I d1dn't see how they could.do nothin' with 'em, They, hed a hull cupboard full o fixins thet Marthy Ann said they hed to keep in spick and span order. The' was a rolling pin about as big as a sausage, an' knifes, an' spoons, an' down below by the bowls I see a double biler no bigger 'an a teacup. An the pie tin-twould only hold one fair sized bite. The gals was real handy with the things, tho, and the size didn t seem to bother em. They biled an aig some way with no fire under the hot water, then peeled it, an' put the white in ll some stuff like Ma makes fer cream potatoes. They put this on toast they made on their little do stoves the size o' one 0' lVIa's pancackes. Then they took the yelk o' the aig an put it in a concern somethin' like a seive with a thing to squash it thu-ricer, Marthy calls it--an', sir, didn't it come out in little strings an when it was put on the cream stufiiit looked all the worl' like goldenrod-it did, fer a fact. It was good, too, fer one o' the gals give me what she made. Well, when they got thru eatin' their own. aig an' tastin every one elses', they washed up the dishes an' cleaned up. I told Ma afterwards thet lVIarthy'd larn one thing handy at D'mestic Science-how to wash dishes. She never seems to have no time fer it to hum. But I ain't sayin' nothin against cookin' school ner teasin Marthy about it eny more. They larn lots o' things that come in handy when the min- ister comes to supper, tho they would'nt feed a gang o' thrashers on a hot day. 'o7. New Addition to the High School more nv urn mcrnznson CIXISS Pl'eSideI'll8 Y :MX Ng rf f? W nd-..,- I L'- -2 , ff 5' f . lgx 045, 222124. aw -' , . A . ,U . ,. .., V I28 THE R. H. S ANNU L Class of 1907 Colors Dartmouth Green- and White Yell Harum, Scarum, Rip 'em, tear 'em, Bah! Roll 'em, hang 'em, Nineteen Seven, Rah! First Semesler DAVID HUNTER President COURTLAND WHITE Vice President EDNA STANBURY Secretary RAYMOND THOMAS Treasurer Second Semesler COURTLAND WHITE DAVID HUNTER ETHA WEAVER FRANC JUDD A on lv mu. ncrmnsaw C I fl S S of 1 L30 THE R. H. S. ANNUAL The '07 Class History N the autumn of IQOS a number of brave youngsters, enduring the sufferings of High School begin- ners, entered upon a course of untold glory. They were called Freshmen and bore the name well. For a year they toiled to wear a knowing look in the eyes of their teachers and to receive their smiles and commendations. L When the first terms had passed, they had climbed a notch higher in their course. Then we see them as Sophomores using every effort to make their way to fame. With only a slight struggle the year passed with many a sign of greatness. They climbed still higher the ladder of learning, and became juniors Now, as they were more accustomed to their duties, they performed them, with surprising skill and ease. They were almost envied by the lower classmen. ' They stood upon this round but a year before they reached the height of High School students, a height attained only, when one receives the name Senior, Thruout their whole career, besides being diligent students, they worked earnestly to uphold the honor ofthe High School upon the athletic field. They were ably represented on the football, baseball and track teams. Do not think, because it was not mentione before, that they were not good entertainers. Their success in making the receptions, and social gatherings surely would convince one that they were. As upper classmen, they set an excellent example for their younger schoolmates. They spent the last year acquiring still greater advancement in learning in attempting to make their course a lode star for their successors. Now their only hope is that their future career may be as brilliant and prosperous as their past. With many feelings of regret they leave the grand old R. H. S. C. K. W. ,O7 THE R. H. S. ANNU AL 31 The '07 Class Song Tune: Life is a I Oh! Rockford High we came to thee In nineteen hundred three, As freshmen green, Filled with ambitions high. As sophmores then we showed to you Our patriotic zeal, Our banners waved, our men were brave On your athletic field. CHORUS Here's to naught seven And Rockford High, Here's to the best class That ever passed by. And here's to our victories And seldom defeat. So here's to naught seven, It cannot be beat. 2 As jolly Juniors then we came To win our class a name. We raised our colors on the pole, That they might wave on high, See-Saw And now as stately Seniors With many a doubt and sigh, We pack our books prepared to leave Dear Rockford High. ' 3 In athletics we have tried To give you of our best, And trust the standards we have set May be carried by the rest. And now the four short years are passed That we such happy daysg So we must say our last goodbye To Rockford High. CHO. QWITH LAST STANZAH Here's to naught seven And Rockford High, Here's to the best class That ever passed by, And here's to our teachers Faithful and trueg So farewell old High School, Our farewells to you. M. E. W. ,O7 R. M. R. '07 P x Apollo, God of prophecy, Thy Pythia now calls on thee. Unveil the future dark and dim That I may have a glance within. I look down in the deep abyss, Whence rumbles come, where fires hiss. I feel the sulphur fumes arise, O'erpower my spirit, dim my eyes, A distant roar strikes on my ear, It louder grows. 'Tis coming near. The air is rent as thunders crash. The riven clouds asunder break, And with them all confusion take. I stand upon a mountain height, And all the future greets my sight. Familiar faces meet my gaze, The former friends of bygone days. No longer now a prophetess Alumnae of the R. H. S. My joy leaps upward with a bound My classmates of '07 I've found. PROPHEJ' Y The first one whom mine eye espies Is Margaret Goff, a scholar wise. M. johnson and Lindberg to my surprise Conduct a store of merchandise. A member of the faculty Of Berlin University, Kathrina Lange now I see As giggling as she used to be. On breezy wings of eloquence, Miss Lind has risen to prominence. Frank Smith, our humorist, Doth in our merriment assist. A kindergartner, wondrous kind, Marguerite Morrison resigned A path of power and fame forsooth, just to instruct small Ruby and Ruth. Our Prima Donna, Ruth Rathbun Before the world success has won. Bertha Hunter, with a scowl, Is now critic of the Owl. THE R. H. S. ANNUAL 331 I recognize Nilson of former day, A physical director of the Y. M. C. A. Head waiter at the Jarvis Inn, Picking up Crumb's, Brown's worn qui Our Francie Judd and A nes Williams te thin. g Have been to help the foreign missions. As nurses o'er the sea they go To aid alike both friend and foe. In the dazzling light of the footlights glare, Stands Myra Banks, an actress fair. Under her parent's lowering frown, Our Helen Crumb has turned quite Br As tutor of our Highty Grace And Junior Mabel, our scapegrace. Eva Garver lost her youth And is a wretched sight in truth. Adams has lost quite all sense, But still retains his eloquence. Mackey's the very definition Of an ardent politician. In a foreign and ancient hall, OWU. A prince of fortune met Miss Chindahl. Electric sparks her specialty, Miss Bradshaw's versed in coquetry. A maker of fine furniture, Charles Farnham is far from obscure. Ray Helm, Whose quiet ways we know, Is in a flour mill making dough. Miss Dentler sits and weaves a basket As some one whispers, May I ask it? Her drooping head she blushing bows And there they plight their lover's vows. White has become a politicion, In school he found this was his mission. Thomas and Tindall still follow their call Iiball They're conductinga school for old men's basket- Excuses that I gave in School And, How All Teachers I can Fool, Are latest books by Grace Bannen, Who wields with skill a practised pen. Leslie McGuire is still playing ball. I hear that he's signed with the Cubs for next fall. In happy old age, Della Rydbom is seen, Bereft of pink powder, Qbut it was not blondinej Hinchlilfe and Bedwell are men of great fame. Thru devotion to duty each won his name. Laboring nobly Qwe'll all recall thatj They peach and protest 'gainst the evils of Frat Our tall young Ariel Schweinfurth, In styles and rhymes doth shine forth. Frank Taylor's looking for some dough, He lost his job he was so slow. Sue Gunner, the huntress of steady aim, With the bow of Diana, brings down her game. Poor Robie could never have dreamed,-O hone! That one day he'd be here Ruthless and lone. I34 THE R. H. S. ANNU L I see the ad, Pure Wheat Tomatoes, New peach corn fruit, and Blue potatoes, More wonderful specimens on our lists, Hunter and Frisbie, Scientists. Contralto in the high church choir, Miss Bengston sings with Blenda by her. A quiet girl who's been talked out, Is Irma Koblens, a maid devout. A poet whose songs would charm a bird With music sweeter than ever was heard, Is Etha Weaver, beloved ofthe muse, Fair child of Apollo, none need excuse. In the side show tent on circus day, I see the giant Kathryn Fay. A lover has Hazel Ryan the fair, Who says he simply adores red hair. Ralph Franklin now's a public reader. He has become a famous leader. He's surely changed, for long ago His reading was Ralph's Uworstest foe. Miss Helen Ray in a rosy gown, Is the charmingest flirt in all this town. Miss Marvin is a quiet miss, Whom Dame Fortune stoops to kiss. And now Clyde Fiddick I espied, I've saved another soul, he cried. For Clyde that worthy personage, With Billy Sunday was on the stage. Designer ofthe latest styles Miss Francis shows her greatest wiles. A Star Reporter is Miss Eddie, And with her pen she's always ready. Raymond Carmichael, the undertaker, And Carson Porter, the druggist faker Are in league with one another Whom lack of business does not bother. Grace Gilmore, our esteem has gained, As president ofa club far famed. The Vogel sisters, singers fair, Give concerts now most everywhere. With stately mein and way precise, So line so sure and so concise. Grace King, the school ma'am comes a long A teacher of the ignorant throng. As Hero in The Bridge at Midnight,' The Curtin is behind the footlight. A quiet maid is Frances Schiller And no one can be found more stiller. Q A nurse in stripes at Bellevue, Is Agnes Holm, Oh! pity her do! For chloroform and strong cocaine Do nearly drive the girl insane. With Pegasus her ready steed, Miss Beckner oft away doth speed. The Muse hangs o'er her teacher's desk And hies her on a daily quest. THE R. H. S. ANNUAL With fluent thots and Hying pen, Miss Brinkerhoff sits in her den. No business men are greater than Our Westberg and Jay Willaman- A milliner whose taste and style Attracts the maids for many a mile, For Zella Wise was an artist, you see, And uses her skill in millinery. Garver and Forest lead a most uiet life q . Resigned to their lot they care not .for strife. The talkative agent, whom none will admit, Of garrulous tongue is Jessie DeWitt. Familiar strains of song do I hear, The Salvation Army is drawing near. I doff my hat my head a'bare, As Nichols and Miller lead in prayer. Her fate she met, our Edna S.- Long ere she left the R. H. S. On quiet nights with fullest moon, Pearl Billet's always wont to spoon. From tragic death of suicide, Is Martha Langwill saved by Clyde. She took K I for H20 Which most proved fatal as you know. A chalk talker of greatest fame, John Dowdakin has won a name. Gracie Cole, the cateress, Hungry people always bless. Mildred, Gracie and Marie, So wondrous fair these sisters three, Nightly they play at the orpheum, Provoking there a deal of fun. Miss Johns, for governor ofa state, Is now a worthy candidate. O! Frances Brockman's destiny Is to be drowned in the South Sea. Miss Minard ponders o'er and o'er The first Greek letter and no more. Around Miss Johnson, children Hock, To learn their A B's from a block. Up in the mountains the birds sang, At the approach of the Bandit's gang. Blake, as their leader roved along. While Davis filled the air with song. Cherry Valley has for Mayor Harry Case who is some grayer. The painter who has climbed to highest peaks Is Adelaide Hurd, Perfection she seeks Sydney Crysler sells cracked wheat And always earns good things to eat. Allaben with drugs and pills Has greatest powers to cure all ills. Ralph Giddings, for his fathfulness, Has been rewarded I confess. For really at the Orpheum, The stage director he's become. l36 THE R. H. S. ANNU The Danforth girls, with beauty rare. Ray Taylor raves and groans within, Will capture many a beau, Beware! He tears his hair when the violin, Bill Earngey's an evangelist, Of' his great orchestra doth squeak Whom Carrol Alfvin doth assist. And pierce the air with a rending shriek. Miss Hazel Blake and Alice Burke The vision fadesg the clouds appear. In New York dry goods stores do clerk. They hide the glimpse of schoolmates dear. Ruth Peterson, a maid demure, Our gratitude, 0! Phoebus bright, Will teach the sciences I'm sure. That we couldst read thy signs aright. Hazel Hart with beauty rare FROM BLAME AND Gives utterances to this prayer: CENSURE AMPLE Oh, that a lover I could find EXCUSE WITH For all my beaux left me behind. GRAc1oUs AND CoMPAssIoNA'rE PRAISE V7 W Z 1 'f Ltr' I 7 K+ .. , ff i x THE R. H. S ANNU L Class of 1908 Colors Crimson 'and Gold Yell Rat-a-tut, rat-a-tut, rat-a-tut, rah! Terra terlix, terra terlix, tu late! Kick-a-boo-bah! kick-a-boo-bah ! Rockford High School Nineteen Eight! F irs! Semesler CLAUDE BOLLMAN HOLLIS MAREAN LUCY WALDO HELEN REBER Officers President VICE-President - Secretary Treasurer Second Semester GEORGE REITSCH FRANCIS NOLAN LILLIAN REITSCH WILLIAM FOREST 5 un Class of I l4o THE R. H. S. ANNUAL History of the Class of 1908 NE clear September morning in the year of 1904, there could be seen many pairs of students passing along the streets to Rockford's chiefinstitution of learning, thehigh school. Strange to say, but true, not a dull pair among them. As we entered the building that memorable morning, the Sophmores gazed at us enviously, and formed the opinion that we were a hard to beat, both in athletics and school work. Often we were humil- iated by the upper classmen, but these trials only fired our ambition. We solved the most difficult problems in algebra, investigated the principles of physiography, and in short gained a good insight into all freshmen studies. Studious as we were we found time to organize early in the fall, believing in the old saying, In union there is strength. We chose as class colors Crimson and Gold. The first year passed rapidly and we were freshies no longer, but full fledged Sophmores. Imag- ine how high we arose in our own estimation, and how we enjoyed lording it over the new class, whom we called f'reshies. We were within speaking distance of the Juniors and not such a great way from the Seniors. As Sophmores we pursued our studies with even more zeal than as Freshmen, and added greatly to our knowledge under the guidance of our teachers. When we returned from our second long vacation we were able to carry the great responsibilities which presented themselves. We came back with a high standing in scholarship and athletics, as well as socially. Our class furnished some ofthe best men who have ever fought for the Crimson and Black. The brawn and skill of 1908 has won many a victory. That we are invincible is shown by the ease with which we carried olf the recent class meet. lt has been clearly proved that we are capable socially, by the assistance we have given in arrang- ing the semi-annual receptions. When our time comes to graduate we are sure that we will have made a record which any class can well boast of. And now, as one ofthe best classes the school has ever known, we wish to thank the class of 1907 for the assisstance they have given us in reaching our present position. George Reitsch '08 H P dy JJ WZ 3:c 'GQ-+ 'f0?g7Hxe ,,, 1 f ?w M's'f f , l X1 I f- JP .., Q MNH M ' F f X xi1W. .,,f!f N ,X :L AXXV L-6 hug Q .f ...1, ff F fx M E4 2 THE R. H. S. ANNUAL Class of 1909 Colors Navy Blue and White First Semesler Serond Semesler CARLTON WELSH President FRANK WELSH EDWIN REBER Vice-President EMERSON HINCHLIEF LEROY BERGER Secretary EDWIN REBER BELLE HINCHLIFF Treasurer HUNTER CUTTING 353333835 , X A 2 M3156 X THE R. H. S. ANNUAL Class of 1910 HAROLD INGERSOLL RUssEL CHAPMAN EVA Roma MARSTON BRUNDAGE Colors Maroon and White Officers President Vice President Secretary Treasurer RUSSEL CHAPMAN HIRAM WATTS Ross WELDON HELEN BARBER THE R. H. S. ANNUAL 451 The Making of James Henry Hicks I. SBORNE FOSTER was a Junior who fancied himself to be more or less of a wag. People in Omaha, where he lived, smiled at the mention of his name, and said with a wink at each other: That Osborne Foster is a funny chap, isn't he? Quite clever. At college also he enjoyed a following who agreed that he really was a pretty droll sort, And he was rather ingenious. His contributions, more distinguished for their vivacity than truth, to various VVestern Sunday newspapers were well received, and his articles in the college publications were usually treated with some consider- ation by the Crimson. Moreover, Osborne, by a subtle combination of enterprise and discretion, had achieved prominence in undergraduate lifeg not to mention a fair degree of popularity to which an array of shingles in his room bore gaudy witness. One morning he noticed in the 6779715071 that J. H. Hicks, also a Junior, had been one of a team of debaters to defeat the Sophmores in a spirited discussion concerning the Panama Canal. The Crimson went into few details, but, among other things, observed that the clear, forceful, and concise presentation of certain facts by J. H. Hicks had contribu- ted in a measure to the defeat of his opponents. Obviously there was little in this announcement to excite one's attention, and yet Osborne seemed singularly interested. He knew Hicks slightly. Hicks came from a small town near Omaha called Sparta. They had met several times at their State's gathering nights, but for reasons not altogether complimentary to Osborne their aquaintance had not extended beyond the rooms in which these rather stiff functions were held. Not that Osborne was a snobg he was merely a very cautious, discreet young person, slow to take up with one who had not yet arrived. Hicks had distinctly not arrived. But in spite of all this he was greatly interested in the Crimson? mention of J. H. Hicks. It appealed to what he believed to be his sense of humor: and it appealed to his newspaper instinct also, but not to any great extent. In itself, Osborne could see with half an eye that as news the item was quite valueless. But it was suggestive. Having spent a few years of his life in a small town himself, Osborne had some appreciation of the humorous possibilities of country newspapers. Furthermore his brief experience in journalism, particularly in Western journalism, had revealed to him the eagerness with which certain newspapers snatch up information concerning western young men who go east to college, publish their photo- graphs and proclaim them bright and promising. Osborne settled back in his chair and laughed. He was clearly amused, for he laughed loud and long. Then he sat down at his desk and wrote out a telegram to the Omaha Sun. In the annual debate, it ran, between the Junior and Sophmore classes at Harvard, James Henry Hicks, ofthe Junior class, by his eloquence and logic, contributed largely to the victory of his class over their opponents. Mr. Hicks, it is said, hails from Sparta, and is the first Nebraska man at Harvard to achieve a similar honor. I think we'l1 hear some more about J. H. Hicks of the Junior class, said Osborne, as he stretched himself out com- fortably before the fire. II. Late one afternoon, not long after Osborne had sent his dispatch, Hicks, the J. H. Hicks of Crimson fame, was sit- ting before a moody looking tire in his room in Stoughton. As usual he was alone. Although he had spent two years in L16 THE R. H. S. ANNUAL college his circle of acquaintances was extremely small. Few men came to see him, and he seldom took the trouble to call on them. This particular afternoon, as he had done many, many times before, he was going over the whole melancholy business with himself. His recent success in the class debate had stimulated him mildly, but now that the effect of this had worn off' he was in an even greater state of depression than usual. Through long and persistent dwelling on his unhappy lot, he had come to find a certain strange pleasure in the contemplation of his loneliness and unimportance, and instead of hustling round and 'doing things, as he should have done, he spent hours in his room thinking about matters that were not good for him. He brooded over the most absurd things. Once he had read a rather unpleasant story of Harvard life. It was called Wellington, and told of a man who died here quite unknown to hundreds of men who might have been his friends. Hicks of course got to thinking about that. He fancied himselfin Wellington's place, and his mother lonely and grief stricken among strange people, deceived by his well-meaning classmates into a faith that they, with their flowers and letter of condolence in the Crimson, were really deeply concerned for the loss that she had sustained in the death of her son James. The thought of all this made him sick.. He would have chucked the whole business, as he said, if it hadn't been for Sparta and the Enterprise, his mother, the preacher, and the principal of the High School. All these involved objections to leaving college that he could not overlook. A little over two years before, James-he was called Jimmy then-started out for college with high hopes for an astonishing career. Things looked very bright indeed then. He was considered one of Sparta's most promising young men, as the Enterprise has it, in obituaries and graduation notices. He was an athlete, something ofa music-ian, and quite a prodigy in his studies. Moreover, he was the valedictorian of his High School graduating class, and in his oration had settled the affairs of the country with a hand so masterly as to excite the rather maudlin admiration of the Enterprise, -Sparta's one political, social and commercial organ. The Enterprise was pleased to observe, furthermore, that with James' athletic ability, his geniality, his worth, his extraordinary brightness, he was bound to make a success of anything he undertook. All this was before he fully decided to go to college. When it was learned finally that he was to be a real Harvard man there was great excitement in Sparta. Though the town had contributed many long haired young men to the State University, it had never before attained the dignity of being represented at an Eastern college. Mr. Plum, the editor of the Enterprise, expressed the hope-a hope consuming four columns-that James would be cognizant of the responsibility that lay upon him to make the name of Sparta heard in the higher institutions of learning, and old Mr. Dice, the Sunday before James left town, spoke impressively and feelingly about the young man who is going out of midst into a far country to drink deep from a great well of truth, and concluded with a prayer for the President, for the nation, and for James. From all this it is clear that he had a good deal to live up to. But James in those days felt equal to anything! But somehow things at college had not turned out as he expected. He learned straightway that Harvard was vastly a different place from Sparta. It was much bigger for one thing. In Sparta everybody knew everybody else. At Harvard this was manifestly impossible, though James did not realize this at first. From a perusal of the genial Harry's Career at Yale in his High School days, he had inferred that college was a place where everyone was just dying to slap everyone else on the backg where extraordinary, indiscriminate conviviality reigned supreme, and where pipes and ale were the order of the day. This of course was rash in James, and quite wrong, for though some of these things may come in time they don't develop immediately. Because in his case they did not, he was disappointed. He was inclined, moreover, to blame the college. Shortly after his enrollment as a freshman he was unfortunate enough to read a collection of stories that gave a pessi- mistic tone to Harvard life, and silly enough to believe them typical. From that time on he went into a social decline. THE R. H. S. ANNUAL 471 He had taken a room on Kirkland Street at the advice of some misguided person in college office, and there he had lived and brooded over the cruel mischance that had sent him to so remote a spot. Now and then he want out to a Freshman's nights or to the meetings of the Debating Club, but gradually, for one reason or another, he gave up even these mild relaxations, and stayed at home. Very rarely anyone came to see him, he seized upon this fact and took a melancholy joy in it. Men didn't care to make his acquaintance, he said, and because, after a meeting in which he had been introduced to a hundred or more of his classmates, a number failed to recognize him on the street, he fancied that they had deliber- ately cut him. By and by he came to avoid meeting people, and when a man whom he knew approached, he would fre- quently cross the street to escape him. James, it is clear, had got himselfinto an extremely morbid and silly state. He had almost lost his self-esteem, and if his inclinations had been at all vicious he would have found himselfin a fair way to go straight to the devil. Once he had got rather drunk all alone in town, and had written to some of his friends afterward about what a gay wild life he was leading at college. But he became ashamed of this silly deception, and because he found nothing cheerful to say, gave up his correspondence with his fellow Spartans entirely. He felt that he was an utter nonetity, and tried to believe be didn't much care. But he did care. He wanted to make himself felt in the life of the college. Time after time, before he left home, he had dreamed of the things he would do when he came to Harvard. His picture should appear in the Sunday newspapers for the delectation of Sparta and the state of Nebraska, he would make his name known. Photographs of teams, of editorial boards, of which he was a member, should decorate the walls of his room. In short, Sparta, his mother, old Mr. Dice, the editor, and the principal of the High School, should learn that the confidence they had reposed in him had not been empty and vain. But his Freshman year went by, and no report of his achievements had returned to his native town. He spent a dreary vacation home, and went back to college with a heavy heart. Perhaps he knew a half dozen men, but not more. The second year was a repetition of the first, and quite as hopeless, and instead of widening his range of acquaintances he narrowed it. Men were not attracted by his sensitiveness, his self-consciousness, and they came to avoid him as an uncom- fortable person. They could not know that at heart he was thoroughly amiable and pleasant, for he gave them no chance. They thought him cold and unapproachableg he was sure that they were. - So things had gone with him until a few weeks after the the begining of his Junior year. Then something happened. It was the afternoon that he sat ruminating in his melancholy way before the grate fire in Stoughton. He was expect- ing a letter from his mother that day, an event- the one event in fact-which made his life bearable from week to week. James had written to her about his taking part in the class debate, and was awaiting with some eagerness the pleasure that he was sure she would express in her letter. He heard the postman approaching his room. Sometimes he fancied that this little man in the gray suit actually wore a halo, and then, again, he felt Johnnie to be a thoroughly common place and disagreeable person. That day Johnnie wore a halo, for when the slide clicked there were four letters, and two newspapers addressed to James Henry Hicks, Stoughton Hall. James opened his mother's letter with feverish haste, and as he unfolded it a roll of newspaper clippings sprang up like a Jack in the Box. Nebraska Son Brings Honor to His State! A Spartan Carries off the Palm at Harvard! Bryan Has a Rival! all in big black print, greeted his astonished gaze. He was much excited and read them through and through. One of the Omaha papers had devoted halt a column to the thrilling scene in the great class debate, wherein I-48 THE R. H. S. ANNUAL James by a superhuman effort had gathered up the reigns of his Pegasus and ridden rough shod over the heads of the judges, dazzling them with the brilliancy of his flight, and crushing them with the weight of his argument. The writer had mixed his figures with a lavish hand, but James was not concerned with that. He was interested in learning how many things he had done that he had never before been aware of. He had never until now, for example, known that at the age of ten he had had verses accepted by a number ofthe leading magazines: and very carelessly, it seemed, he had overlooked the fact that at Harvard he was regarded as the most popular man in his class. James read this ingenious mosaic of untruths and laughed. He felt almost guilty somehow, and yet he was rather pleased, too. At length he turned to his mother's letter. How proud we all are of you dear, it began, the whole town is talking about you. Isn't it wonderful how you could convince all those judges quite against their will? Is it true, James, that you are believed to have the finest legal mind of any one who has attended there since the days of Rufus Choate? You said so little about the affair in your letter tnat I had no idea you had done anything so magnificent. My, from all I can hear the whole state is proud of you. Mr. Dill, the principal, said he just knew you had it in you dear, and he wasn't a bit surprised to hear all this about you. And you ought to see dear old Mr. Dice, he is tickled to death. Dear me, how I wish you were here to enjoy it all. Mr. Plum came up for your picture the other day. He said he wanted your life too. I was astonished and frightened for that was before I had heard what you had done. Then he explained, and I nearly jumped up and down for joy. I gave him your graduation picture, the one where you stand with your diploma in your hand, you know-the one that I like the best of all. And so it ran bringing to James a strange new feeling of exhilaration and faith in himself. Of course he was too sensible not to feel a bit 'silly over the very large mountain that people had made out of an ordinary sized mole-hill, and yet for all that, he was pleased and happy. The people at home, he felt, believed in him now. The Enterprise had published his picture, and Mr. Plum had devoted three columns to an elaboration of his virtues and a rehearsal of his life, concluding with Good work, Jimmy. Sparta may be small but we knew you could show them a thing or two. Keep it up. The other letters were from his old friends, and were full of admiration, and pleasure at his achievement. James read them with some rapture and then and there replied to them with becoming modesty and a tone of slight self-disparagement. Then he went to dinner, whistling. As he was walking through the yard on the way to Memorial he met Osborne Foster. Hello Foster he said heartily. How are you? There was a note almost of condescension in his voice. Foster is all well enough, thought James to himself, but he's rather trivial. No weight. Ill. The next day saw Cambridge at its worst. The rain fell drearily, listlessly, the wind blew, and the air heavy and sodden, chilled men to the bone and depressed them. It was the kind of day that had so often driven James to his room to brood before the grate fire, and long for the blandness and humdrum of Sparta. But this morning he was quite oblivious to the weather. He went blithely, even enthusiastically about his work. More letters came, together with newspapers, telling him of the astonishing sensation he had created, and as he read them he felt a return of the old confidence and belief in himself. They took him back to the days, when in the last few minutes of play, he had made a touch-down against Beverly Academy, and to the days when he was a celebrity in a mild way, and had been pointed out to people who came to Sparta as somewhat of a personage. At last he felt that he had recovered his individuality, he was something more now than plain James Henry Hicks in the college catalogue, and he felt a vague, but none the less strong desire to THE R. H. S. ANNUAL 491 do something and be somebody. Nebraska and particularly Sparta by their extravagant praise of him had given him absurd- ly more than he deserved, and he longed to justify their faith in him by an achievement really worth while. Accordingly he seized the first opportunity that presented itself, and when the Crimsovz came out with a call for can- idates for manager of the Track Team he reported and went gaily about a disagreeable job. He worked hard, and rather liked it. He came to know a great deal more about the college than he had ever known before, and began to feel that he was really part ofit. The one thing that puzzled him now was that he had never done anything of the kind before. The thought of what a dreary, useless person he had been during the first two years struck him with a sickening force, giving him the sensation of a man who is waking from a troubled, oppressive dream. l-le saw now the mistake he had made in thinking that Harvard could possibly look up all the silly, little, shy, diftident boys in the catalogue, and coax them and wheedle them and tell them what to do. When the mountain, in the story, refused to come to Mohammed, Mohammed amiably proposed going to the mountain. This is what James should have done, so to speak, at Harvard, only he was not keen enough to know it. At last he understood, and he did what he could to make up for lost time. He was learning new things every day, too. For instance, he was surprised to find that there were a great many excellent young men there, and that a great many of them seemed glad to make his acquaintance. He didn't cross the street to avoid them, nowadays, nor did he speak to them with the half sullen, half defiant tone that he had fallen into during his Freshman year. He was very happy, and his letters home were full of cheer and hope. It was not necessary for him now to fabricate on an account of good times: he really had them. In his walks up Brattle Street he was not alone these days, and when he went to the theater there was always some one to go with him, and join him at the Touraine after it was over. And all this came from a little confidence in himself, and a realization that most of his trouble heretofore had not been the other fellow's fault, but his own. Also it came from the clippings. . Q Meanwhile James was working very hard. Collecting money for a team is at best a difficult task. Even the most stupid of men suddenly discover that they have a sense of humor when a candidate comes into their rooms, and usually it is of a sort that appeals to them much more strongly than to the candidate. But James took the bantering good-natur- edly, and generally left with more money in his pocket than when he came. The manager was beginning to look upon him with interest, and spoke of him frequently to other men. His name appeared in the Crivnson occasionally now. He was prominent in social service work, and played on his class team. Men began to call him Jimmy instead of Hicks, and that in itself seemed to give him an added start in the right direction. Never in his life, he often thought, would he forget the day that some one for the first time had called him Jimmy. Until his Sophmore year he had never realized what a dreary pair of words hello Hicks were. Well, there is not much more to tell. It would be pleasant to relate how James achieved inordinate popularity, and became the pride of his college and his class, but that would be far from the truth, He never created a great stir at Harvard, but he did make, as he had hoped, his name known in the college, and what is better, he made a number of true and lasting friends. The Nebraska papers never came out again with his picture and extravagant head lines heralding the arrival ofa prodigy, but along about the middle of February in his Junior year they did appear with the announcement that James Henry Hicks of the Junior clsss had been appointed manager of the Harvard Track Team. Incidentally they averred that Osborne Foster of Omaha had been mentioned as a possible choice for the position. L. A. C. i50 THE R. H. S. ANNUAL Bil1y's Mistake . Prize Story ILLIAM Henry Scott, better known as Billy Scott, was a student at one of the Eastern medical colleges. It was not uncommon after an introduction to this young fellow, on leaving him for a person to inquire of the one who had introduced him, You say he is studying medicine? Yes. Intend to be a doctor? Of course. Then the Lord help his patients, and the speaker would slowly shake his head as to the outcome of cases under this would-be doctor's care. Nor did their suspicions seem groundless for there was a spark of deviltry in his eye that always kept one on the lookout for some mischief or hare brained prank. In appearance, he was about five feet eight inches in height and thirty inches wide. His face was broad, with a large mouth, large nose, squinty eyes and to add to the grotesqueness of the expression, three large dimples, one in each cheek and one in the center of the chin. In summing up his general characteristics, we would say he was a jolly scape-grace without an atom of conscience. We will take him when his deviltry and clever plotting were at theirzenith, tke day ofa large interscholastic track meet. On this day he was on one corner of the Athletic field, talking with the miler of his own preparatory school. Billy seemed confident that the miler would wing the milerseemed confident that he would lose. We will take up the conver- sation with Billy. You doggonned fool! only he didn't say 'doggonned fool'. Never! Billy never spoke as mildly as that. You doggonned fool! You have the mile cinched. Just to think of it. Here, you a three year man in athletics, afraid of a freshman. You're getting to be a regular mucker. I'll tell you honest, Billy. I am afraid of him. I've been knocking around, while Fisher of the Central High has been keeping himself in tip-top condition. He did the mile in 4:32 in easy fashion. Elder, the miler, had a clear case of the blues, so Billy assumed his good natured mood. Why, what are you talking about. Fisher might run it in three flat in practice and in a meet make it in the glorious time of 6:30. You on the other hand, do best when you are in a meet. Remember those victories you won last year? Five firsts in one year. I'll tell you, chappy, you'll win this event in glorious fashion, forty laps ahead of the very formid- able, rubber-legged Fisher, after which we'll paint the town red. Hey chummy? Billy had evidently forgotten that it was a mile track when he alluded to the margin of forty laps. But something has to be done, said Elder with a significant look at Billy. O, never mind, old chappy. Just leave that to yours truly. Take care of him boys. Billy winked and with a wise look, shufiled away, his hands thrust deeply into his pockets to emphasize the fulness of his Paris-made peg-top trousers. He walked toward the training quarters and as the details of his figure disappeared with the distance, he gave the ap- pearance ofa large top just about to stop spinning. Now and then he would take a side step or perform some ludicrous move to make the girls laugh. Finally he -reached the dresings quarters. THE R. H. S. ANNUAL 511 Suffice it to say that Billy accomplished his work, whatever it was. He was again talking with his friends in the corner. But what did you do? one asked. As far as the public is concerned I did nothing. As far as our school is concerned I did something. But what did you do and how did you do it? We saw you go into the Central I-Iigh's quarters when Sam was there. How did you do anything with that slick nigger watching? Sam was the trainer. O, it was easy, very easy, me deah boy. Slick nigger? Why, you almost make me laugh. O, Sam is a wise gazabo. He'll be teaching medicine in Vienna U some day if he isn't careful. O, he had a most wonderful, a most extraordinary stimulant. Sure cure for anything from a sick hemlock tree to a scared jack-rabbit, which limits, ofcourse, include a fright- ened athlete. One drop of this elixir of life in a glass of water and a boy of five could run the mile in four flat. They all laughed. But we don't care for that. We want to know what you did. My part was easy. I let Sam do all the talking. I agreed with him in everything. Finally he showed me his elixir. I examined it carefully, very carefully, mind you. I became greatly interested in this life producer. .lust then some one rapped at the door. Sam went to open it. Two marks on my bottle and Sam had a still more wonderful stimulant. Elder you're a sure winner. Iknow it. I can feel it in my bones. One nick in my bottle and Fisher would win by a hundred yards, two nicks and you win, three nicks and Fisher could not even start. So Fisher got the two nicks and at the half mile mark he gets an attack of leaden legs and you win in a romp. O, yes, Sam is a wise nigger. Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! Ta ta, boys, I guess I'll go and watch the sprints. 8 U' Billy went to watch the sprints but he had to have company to enjoy the event. During the rest of the meet we find him in the center ofa group of no lesss that five of the school's prettiest girls. By all appearances he was greatly enjoying himself, especially since he was the envy of five certain young fellows who disconcertedly roamed about with scowls on their faces. The time for the mile had arrived. When the first athlete came out on the track, Billy heralded him to his five companions, William Lloyd Pickering Jones, the wonder of the age. Five feet, seven inches tall, weight one hundred twelve pounds, nine and three-quarters ounces. Uses much clever headwork. Is expected to finish in fifteenth place with a spectacular sprint. Then the second unfortunate made his appearance. Now ladies, we see Percival Waldo Cowperthwait of Boston. Very clever young athlete. Works out his plans of running by trigonometry. Will make a mighty strong finish for forty-third place. And so Billy kept on until the last two runners appeared. - Elder came first. He was a well built youth of eighteen. He walked to his mark with much bravado. He was wrapped in a large red blanket, his arms folded across his chest. On the track he faced the crowd on the stand and smiled with great satisfaction when his schoolmates cheered him. Last of all came Fisher. He would have passed for a twin brother to Elder in everything except his demeanor. He walked to his place without once looking at the spectators and when cheered, he blushed like a girl. He thought only of I52 THE R. H. S. ANNUAL his race. He had but one dangerous opponent, Elder, whom he now felt certain he could outrun with the aid of cheering, by his coach and Billy Scott and a little'something on the side from Sam. Sam had said that the little something on the side would help him wonderfully. The men took their marks and with the crack of the pistol started, Fisher and Elder lagging behind. At the half Fisher thought that the pace was too slow. He felt as though he could run in record time, if he but started out. That drug of Sam's was wonderful. With a sprint he took the lead and from that time ran as though he were in a quarter mile. Elder attempted to follow but no one was able to keep the furious pace set by his opponent. Everybody wondered if Fisher could keep it up. Instead of running more slowly, he gradually increased his speed. If he could only smash the record! As he came down the stretch everybody cheered, everybody except Billy. It was glorious to see a finish with such a mad sprint, when there was no opponent within two hundred yards of him. He crossed the line in the fast time of 4:35. When Elder failed to get even third, Billy gave vent to a number of very sulphurous words and phrases. Billy Scott! Do you forget where you are? Oh! I beg your pardon, girls. But, you know I get greatly excited. Just then Fisher passed on his way to the quarters. Courtesy demanded that he should thank Scott for helping the coach to cheerhim. Thank you, Billy, for helping me to get over the blues. I hated to beat your man, Elder, but you know a fellow can't lose a race on purpose. O, that's all right, said Billy. Then Elder came along. ' Oh, yes! You did something for the school! You're a peach, you are. ' O you be damned! You're no miler anyhow, -lu Here Billy passed a few remarks as to the weather and the temperature of Hades. Mr. Scott, since you have forgotten to act like a gentlemen, we'll have to leave you, and the five girls strode off, to the great joy of the five forementioned youths. A Billy did not notice their departure. He drew out a vial, about an inch in diameter, and held it up to the light. Of all all the idiotic, know-nothing, lame-legged, ---- mistakes! If I didn't give him one notch instead of two-----, and for the third time, Billy said something unprintable. JOHN DOWDAKIN, '07 T E R. H. S. ANNUAL Want Ads WANTED-SOME ONE TO LOVE lN2I3E.B WANTED-A POSITION AS A MINER. Carlton Welsh FOUND-A HAT THAT SUITS ME. l R. Thomas REWARD OFFERED FOR ANYONE WHO can capture our Dickey Bird. FOR RENT-MY HAPPY SMILE. Leslie McGuire WANTED - PASTURAGE FOR -LATIN ponies. FOR SALE-I AM SELLING MY SENIOR dignity at reduced rates. Stock must be sold by June 90th. Come early Juniors and avoid the rushl Grace King WANTED - SOME DEVICE TO AMUSE my 1st hour children so as to hold their atten- tion when Herr Stedinger's class is lrymg to sing. Miss Putman. WANTED- A POSITION AS TUTOR OF German to students during the summer. Good recomendations from Herr S. C. K. W. FOR SALE - TO LOYAL JUNIORS MY red faced socks. R. Taylor FOR SALE OR RENT-MY LAVENDER handkerchief. Best quality of mercerized cot- ton. For a sufficient price, to a good reliable person, I might be induced to part with m complacent air. A-A-SI PUPILS WHO ELECT PHYSICS AND Chemistry will be taught the principles of photography and will be eligible to member- ship in the camera club. No extra fee nor written work. A. C. Norris ENGAGE THE R. H. S. BAND AT ONCE for your summer festivities. It excels any- thing of a similar character ever heard in Rockford. For further information, apply to A. C. Norris WANTED - SOME GOOD HEARTED person to adopt my collection of dogs when I leave R. H. S. Inquire at room 9. NOTICE-THE OWL STAFF WILL MEET November 14-, 1950 at the home of the censor A. C. Norris. WANTED-TO CORRESPOND WITH SOME young lady who is neither a Saxon blonde nor a Latin brunnette, with a view to matrimony. January Ist, 1957. S. M. K. fi.-4. THE R. H. S. ANNU Comparative Outline '06-'07 September 4th, School opens. Everybody happy. September 7th. Freshman initiation over. Art takes a P. G. he simply couldn't stay away. September 22nd. Football season opens. A green bunch. September 29th. Rockford vs Beloit. Bully for Watts. October 6th. Faculty picnic. - Let the good spirit spread. October 13th. Rockford 22, Elgin 0. A few of the Elgin bunch get in a draught ldraftl. October 22nd Assembly. Who'd a thunk it? November 2nd Oratorical contest. Cooper's classes show alarming symptoms of Poetritus. November Sth. 9:00 o'clock session begins. i Please go way and let me sleep. November 14th. Owl staff meet at Mr. Norris'. Who said hard cider? November 15th Teachers convention at Chicago. h I don't care if you never come back. November 20th. Declamatory Contest at Chicu.g0. They did their best, what more can we say. November 29th. Thanksgiving. Gobble! Gobble! December 19th. Debating Club organizes. Ralph Rowe declaims. December 25th. Vacation. Merry Christmas. January 2nd. Arena and Forum Founded. Much debating ability exhibited. January 11th. High School Reception. Freshmen colors in evidence. January 28th. Second Semester. Freshmen vs grease paint. February 12th. Lincoln's Birthday. Cooper gets a pet dog. February 22nd, Washington's Birthday. Bedwell tells the truth. February 27th. Meeting of Forum. Good day for ducks. March 12th. Faculty supper. Nothing doing. March 17th. St. 1'atrick's Day. Freshmen don't have to wear green. March 20th. Good bill at Bijou. Porter is handed a Flower CLemonj. March 21st. Spring begins. Brown plays marbles on the street corner. April lst. All fools' day. Kanagy proves an easy victim. April 2nd. 8:00 o'clock session. A decided increase in the tardy list. April 12th. High School Reception. Allaben makes a lhitl. April 24th. Norris vs Chemistry class. He breaks the news gently. April 27. Beloit preliminaries. Earngey and Knight go to Freeport. May lst. Owl out. Giddings misses the Orpheum. May 9th. Six weeks finals. Norris remains obdurate. June lst. Senior class meeting. Erasers and snow. June 6th. Assembly. Seniors do the honors. June 12th. Finals. Not so bad after all. June 20th. Commencement. Curtain. HTHZEHCS I56 THE R. H. S. ANNUAL The R. H. S. Athletic Association . HE Rockford High School Athletic Association is made up of both boys and girls of the school. This organization meets once each year for the purpose of electing ofiicers which serve for the following year. It also has special meetings to elect managers for the different teams, and con- duct the business which has to be transacted. Since this association is made up of the students one would naturally think that every one would be a member but in this case it is just the reverse, hardly one hundred of our eight hundred students are members. The fee which one pays to belong to this organization is very small, and when a member presents his membership ticket at an athletic event held under the management of the Rockford High School he is given a big reduction on his ticket. All the athletics of the school are governed by the constitution of this body. No one team supports itself, all the money taken in at the different games is put into the one fund, and in this way the football and basketball teams which are our biggest money makers, overbalance the loss which the baseball and track team bring about. Thus we are able to have all kinds of athletic sports. The money gained from various events goes to pay for the supplies for the different teams. From this fund also the boys are presented with sweaters to remind them of their services rendered. It's our hope also to furnish our new gymnasium with a running track and other things essential for good athletics. G. H. R. 'o8 'x Q Q T L L dr ,V 8 THE R. H. S. ANNUAL The Record of the Football Team 1906 Members of the Team Schedule Name Position Age Weight llcight R. H. S. 0 - Beloit College 0 Perry Graves R. E. 17 140 5:08 R- H- S- 5 Beloit Academy 4' Frank Taylor li. T. 17 150 5:09 R. H. S. 22 Elgin High School 0 21:15 1:3313 I RCU- R. H. S. 0 Morgan Park Academy 18 r ur 18711111 . 5 : 2 PMI-LS' ll I. .hsuhl , Tracy Blake L. G. 19 152 6:00 E gln Hlg Q .oo 6 David Hunter L31-'Capt 19 145 5:10a R. H. S. 0 East Aurora High School 11 Hi,-nm Watts L. E. 17 139 5,03 R. H. S. 0 West Aurora High School 0 Clinton Osborne Q- B- 17 129 5:09 R. H. S. 29 Plano High School 4 John Dowdakin R- H- B- 19 146 5:11 R. H' S. 0 Crane Manual 0 Clarence Bedwell L- H- B- 19 145 5:10 T' -' George Iieasch 1 F. B. 17 177 6:01 -'4 0PP0 e t 43 Leslie Mc-Guire Sub. 17 129 5:08 ' Sub. 16 156 5:10 Harry Davis 'i WWHVMCMIM Foothnll Tcnm Senson '06 f6o THE R. H. S. ANNUAL The First Football Team of 1906 N summing up the,record of the football team, it is necessary to take into consideration the conditions under which it has labored. Last fall there were new rules to be learned, and newwplays to be per- fected. There wasadeparture from the old tactics, and new methods of attack were introduced. The result was more or less experimenting, and, in many football camps, more or less dissatisfaction. The change in rules placed a premium on quick thinking, accuracy, and speedy men. The rules also re- quired conscientious drill, for the plays booked were intricate, and required much time for their perfection. When the season of 1906 opened there were but five R men left to don the mole skins. This meant that new men and the subs of 1905 mustfbe relied upon for material. The loss was not noticed, especially in the line, for such men as Hunter, Blake and Taylor were left to fill the forward positions. But the back field that Rockford boasted ofin 1905 was gone. To fill the positions left vacant by such men as Milne, Haines, King, Hunter and Robinson was no easy task. Q K In spite of the discouraging state of affairs the team showed an earnest desire to make the best of the situation, and displayed the finest fighting spirit in every game. While the season of 1906 did not land Rockford at the top, her team in spite of discouragements, placed the Crimson and Black above several old rivals. . - For the men who composed the team, I have only the highest praise. After the defeat by East Aurora and with the Championship title practically lost, every player was out for practice on the following Monday, with determination stamped on every face. Captain Hunter was a captain in every sense of the word. He worked hard on the team and for the team, and showed the highest qualifications ofa leader by the example he set for the other players in faith- THE R. H. S. ANNUAL 611 fulness and conscientious work. Dave has played his last game, and his name will be remembered by R. I-I. S. May we have more men like him. The schedule of 1906 was representative, and one of comparative success. There have been no in- juries, which fact is due in a large degree to a moderation of the old rules. In the first game of the season, Beloit College barely escaped defeat. After Rockford recovered a scrimmage kick.on'Beloit's three yard line, time was called. Plano, West Division, Elgin and Beloit Academy, were defeated decisively, and Beloit College, West Aurora and Crane Manual were tied after hard fought' battles. 'Rockford lowered her colors to but one high school team, East Aurora. After out- playing her two-thirds of the game, the home team fumbled on the opponents' forty yard line and an Aurora player gathered up the ball and ran seventy yards for a touch-down. In this, and in the Plano game, Rockford displayed a pretty article of defensive foot-ball. The forward pass worked repeatedly, and quarterback Osborne showed first-class judgment in directing the plays. The last game away from home was played at West Aurora, and resulted in a tie, 0- 0. In this contest Rockford showed the, now varied attack and better team work. The field was in wretched condition, and it is safe to say that on a dry sod Rockford would have returned victor. The title .of Champion',' could not be claimed by any High School in Northern Illinois, for East Aurora, which had been generally conceded the honor, went down to defeat before their West Side neigh- bors on Thanksgiving day. In looking back over the record of 1906, we find that, altho it is not of remarkable victories, yet it is one of which Rockford need not be ashamed. The prospects for a good team in 1907 are very bright. Only three regulars will be lost by graduation. With the team of 1906 practically intact, and with an abundance of good reserve material, and the loyal support of the students, we should all look forward to another championship. COACH MILLS I6 2 THE R H S ANNU The Second Eleven of 1906 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 19 Nov. 29 Schedule Belvidere Athletics 32 Monroe Center ' 5 Monroe Center 10 DaKota Academy 5 Brown's Business College 0 Brown's Business College 0 Qnd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 'vw U, f 1 '1- I.. mow av num vcmusun S 6 C 0 II d E I 6 V 6 Il I64 THE R. H. S. ANNUAL The Second Football Team for 1906 HE Second Team for the Red and Black during the fall of 1906, won two games, tied two, and lost two. This record is due almost entirely to the efforts of the boys themselves, for only a few nights did they have practice with the first team. Hunt, quarterback, was captain, and was always trying to do something for the advantage of the team. He was enthusiastic and a hard worker. He kept the ginger of the team at the top notch. Raymond Taylor played quarterback and showed up well in that position. He ran the team fast and played the right plays, instilling a lot of confidence in the team. Robert Thomas played right halfback. and was the best ground gainer on the team. He carried the ball more than any other player, and was fast on his feet. He was a good tackler. Jtevens, left halfback, was the fastest man on the team, made several good gains around the right end and followed his interference well. Ralston at fullback could be counted on for the last three yards on third down. He ran well and hit the line hard. The halves relied on him to ward off tacklers, for he would stick close to the man with the ball and help him out. wormwood and Moore, substitutes, are both to be commended for their work in practice, for it is the practice of a team that makes touchdowns possible in a game. Ogilby at center played a steady game, and was quite accurate at passing the ball. He excelled in defensive play, his opponent finding trouble to break through the line at his point. Giddings played right guard. His weight was good, and he watched the plays of his opponents, knew where to get in the way to stop the ball. McCorvie, though lighter than Giddings, was a good man to fill out the center trio, and was the most aggressive of the three. Chapman, at left tackle, played a consistent game. Though not fast, he was a steady player, and broke up many of the plays of the opposing team. Cleveland, at right tackle, was always in his place on the lineup, worked hard, and helped on many gains around his side. Clifton and Horace Brown, right and left ends, were good playing mates. C. Brown was in the game with all his might, and the best tackler on the team. It was hard to box him, and he was good in breaking up interference. H. Brown put a lot of dash into his playing and carried the ball well. He generally got the man with the ball, and often by the time he had reached the line. E66 THE R. H. S. ANNUAL The Baseball Team of 1907 HE Annual goes to press too early to review the Baseball Season in any complete manner. lt is not too early, however, to review our prospects. Coming evenis cas! ilzeir shadows Jgfore. Mr. Mills, a graduate of Beloit College, our baseball coach and manager, and our football coach, afiirms he has never seen in a High School such such .a promising lot of players. We may rest assured that our coach's record with the football team is enough to assure us of the unprecedented success in base- ball. With a bunch of players like our fellows, the carrying off of the baseball pennant will simply be the crowning feature ofa most successful season. Captain Dike Reitsch, our catcher, is probably the most valuable high school catcher in the State. In conjuction with this he is a very good hittert Lind and Hunter, are our pitchers. Jigs Lind has been sized up by a good judge as a high school pitcher of no mean ability. He has certainly proved this. ' Dave Hunter has all the ear marks of a splendid pitcher. All he lacks is experience. He should be able to acquire this soon, as he will be used in a number of games. Hildebrand, first basemen, is a fellow ofideal build for his position. He is a good hitter and very accurate thrower. . U Davis, second basemen, is probably the most valuable batter on the team. He is very sure on ground balls. Although this is his first year, he is showing up in fine formg to-wit: he succeeded in get- ting several long hits in Beloit, against a good pitcher, during practice games there. Shorty Thomas, short stop, is out surest fielder, and most brilliant player. He is a very valuable man at the bat because of his ability to bunt. He is the most resourceful man on the team, and always to be relied upon. i ruolu nv urn wlcvnfnsun Baseball Team of 1907 M8 THE R. H. S. ANNUAL McGuire, third baseman, is a very clever fielder, a good thrower, and a splendid side-partner for short stop Thomas. The out-field is especially strong both in fielding and hitting. They are about as sure a bunch of fielders as any high school can boast of. Together they represent an excellent battery also. The team as a whole is a particularly invincible aggregation to represent any high school. In the only game played in Rockford thus far, that with Dixon High School, May Ioth, our boys fairly toyed with the visitors. Lind held them down to a couple of hits of the scratch variety. While we had no trouble in securing QIOD ten good hits and making a score of I 1-3 in our favor. The fielding in this game was ofa very fine orders Rockford played an errorless game. Thomas and McGuire were the bright particular stars of this carnival. The game at Belvidere yesterday, May 17, with their high school was a repetition of the game with Dixon. Lind fanned them out one after another allowing only two or three hits. Rockford totalled up about a dozen hits, carrying away the game with a score of Rockford 9, Belvidere 3. Our battery was well up to the standard in this game. Lind's pitching and Shorty's batting were the phenomenal fea- tures in Belvidere's baseball funeral. Our boys are given a slight disadvantage in the home games this season, as the ball park here is leased to the City League monopoly. This necessitates the playing of all home games on Friday. Sur- mounting such minor difficulties as these is only an incident in the successful campaign. The R. H. S. is scheduled to play two games with Dixon High School, Belvidere High School, Elgin High School, Beloit Academy, Wisconsin Academy and one game with Elgin Academy, and St. John's Academy. ' We cannot bank too much on prospects, yet from that standpoint our chances are of the best. A. A. S. ,O7 M N X BASKET E LL 1 5 S DNA My X A i N V H yi M. 7 ' X f .ff f , f WW' xg E70 THE R. H. S. ANNUAL Girls' Basketball Team y GAIN, as in years before, 1907 brought with it a winning girls' team for Rockford High. But once, throughout the season were they doomedto defeat at the hands ofa high school team, being humbled in one out of a series of two games, with Genoa. A hard earned victory for Genoa, because they had to fight it all the way. Only once did they go down to defeat on their own iioor, being defeated by the girls' team from Northern Normal. Next year every member of the team is back in school, and with the advantage ofa year's experience which time has brought, we may look forward to a team in Rockford that can cope successfully with any high school team in the State. Following is the schedule:- Rockford Dixon Rockford Sycamore Rockford Genoa Rockford Dixon Rockford Genoa Rockford Alumni Rockford Normal Rockford N. Amer. B. C. Rockford Alumni A. , IM., ,,,-1 I. .-.,,fl , . , If I I. ,. Z. , I , , I I , I f f , 1 , , . .-M. ' r 1 I 'novo nv Mztrwczns Girls' Basketball Tcnm E72 THE R. H. S. ANNUAL Boys' Basketball Team BANNER year for the R. H. S. in basketball. Nights of long, hard, consistent practiceg faithful hours spent in training, friendships formed which only men on the team can best understand. All these have contributed to a successful season. Victories throughout the schedule won the the right to contest for state honors. The game is won, 'tis over and the wearers of the Red and Black have gained fame throughout the state, for Rockford-has fought its last and hardest fight and won. Captain Thomas and his team have raised themselves a notch higher in the estimate of Rockford lovers of basketball, for again, as many and many a time before, he gave them the chance to cheer the brilliant work of the team. Give every man on the team credit for the part he played in winning laurels for the school, and let us hope that next season may bring with it another successful team. Following is the schedulez- ' I Trxniun., Right Forward Tnoiuas, Left Forward REITSCH, Center Osnomes, Right Guard Fonrzsr, Left Guard Rockford 61 Dixon Rockford 38 Hinsdale Rockford 64' Sycamore Rockford 4-3 Beloit Rockford 76 Genoa Rockford 68 Freeport Rockford 4-6 Dixon Rockford 56 Washinton Rockford 100 Genoa Rockford 58 8rd Regiment Rockford 38 Freeport Rockford 50 Idlers Rockford 36 DeKalb Normal Rockford 69 Goodfellowship Rockford 66 West Aurora Rockford 155 3rd Regiment Rockford 81 Mt. Carroll Rockford 52 Idlers more av nu.L ucvnensou Basket Ball Team I74 THE R. H. S. ANNUAL The Second Basketball Team HE 1906-7 season has been most successful for the Second Basketball teamg fifteen of' the seventeen games played were won. The players entered the season with a determination to make the team a success, and a suc- cess it was. The position of' a second team is always a diFF1cult one, and unless interest is shown, the players are sure to disband. To play against a first team that outclasses you in every respect is certainly no great pleasure. ' Outside the first team there were few teams that could defeat the R. I-I. S. Second. The team joined the Amateur Basketball League of the city, in which there were teams from two business colleges, two from the Y. M. C. A. and one independent, the Red Feathers. The Second defeated each of these twice, and won the championship of the junior League. The line-up and schedule was as follows:-f WHITE, fMgr.J Right Forward Himrvzn . Boswr-gm., fCapt.J Left Guard Tnonms, Left Forward Rmxmrr i Right Gum-d MAREAN, Center R. H. S Second 35 N. A. B. College 21 R. H. S. Second 49 Red Feathers 25 R. H. S Second 69 N. A. B. College 8 R. H. S. Second 13 Stillman Valley 20 R. H. S Second 28 Y. M. C. A.White Sox '26 R. H. S. Second 39 Freeport Second 32 R. H S Second 12 Picked Team 10 R. H. S. Second 42 Red Sox I6 R. H. S Second 48 Working Boys 20 R. H. S. Second 4-Q Belvidere Midgets 28 R. H. S. Second 62 Brown's B. College IQ I R. H. S. Second 60 Brown's B. College 16 R. H. S. Second 4-1 Freeport Seconds 37 R. H. S. Second 31 Red Sox Q9 R. H. S. Second 28 Belvidere Midgets 37 R. H. S. Second gi White Sox -Q R. H. S. Second 32 Red Sox 30 R. H. S. Second 5 Opponents 389 ' 1' .f ',' 1, I f' ' 43 I I , ,K Hg f .-,f ' ' I Q : v 1 , , 1 I f I l Bm I 'x X I-nofonvm-MSM Boys' Second Basketball Team 'fm THE R. H. s. ANNUAL The Members of the Team By Coach Kays Thomas-Capt. Thomas, a great basketball man, heady, aggressive, defensive, wonderfully quick in passing a ball, a phenomenal goal thrower. A man who did not let the responsibilities of captaincy in any way mar his playing, nor at any time misplace thelconfidence of his men in him. Tindall--Tindall, a fit running mate for Shorty. Fast, gritty, aggressive, faithful, a man willing to let the other fellow get the goal after he has helped work the ball up the field. He is a valuable man on any team. Reitsch- Reitsch, a big center, standing a trifle over six feet, large and powerful, has yet to meet his equal among high school centers of the state. The man upon whose ability to touch off the ball, hinged the possibility ofthe team's very successful team work. A good goal thrower, not so aggressive on the floor as some men who are smaller, but a wonder with the ball under the basket. A pillar of strength on the team. Forest-Forest, a great goal thrower. Tall, possessed with that quiet and reserve that made him sure. I-Ie was a most valuable man in the point-getting. A man whose wonderful ability and accuracy in goal shooting was especially adapted to the system of team play. A greatmate for the big center un- der the basket. Osborne-Osborne, the mainstay of the team in the guard end of the field. Small, but speedy, a man whose ability to throw goals made him useful to the team when they wished to pile up points as well as to use him for defensive work, determined, a hard worker in practice, he possesses the requisites of a basketball man. 78 THE R. H. S. ANNU L Track Events Inter - Class Meet 1 50 yard dash-Reitsch '08, Bedwell '07, Hall '08, Time 5:3-5. 2 Shot-put-Reitsch '08, Davis '07, Blake '07. Distance, 38:6. 3 100 yard dash--Armstrong '09, Reitsch '08, ' Bedwell '07, Time 10:3-5. 4- Hammer Throw - Reitsch '08, Davis '07, Blake '07. Distance, 1l0:11. 5 Mile Run-Cleveland '08, Welsh '09, Adams '07. Time 5:Q8. 6 Broad Jump-Hildebrand '09, Armstrong '09, Reitsch '08. Distance, 19:8. 7 440 yard dash-Reitsch '08, Adams '07,White '07. Time 59:5. 8 9 10 11 12 '3 Pole vault-Ferguson '09, Taylor '07, Hunter '07. Height, 8:22. High jump-Reitsch '08, Brabrook 09, Wil- murth 'C 8, Taylor '07, Hunter 'o7: Height 5 :2. 220 yard dash-Armstrong '69, Reitsch '08, Hall '08, Time 24-:3-5. Discus-Blake '07, Crouse '09, Davis '07. Distance 92 ft. Half mile run-Armstrong '09,Cleveland' 08, Thomas '07. Time, 2:13 3-5. 220 yard hurdles-Reitsch '08, Armstrong '09, Taylor '07. Time 29. Standing of the Schools in the Beloit Interscholastic Meet Oak Park High School 66 Joliet High School 92 Rockford High School 18 ' V X 5H 7 Yg 5 N121'T'.! I-wow uv Mcrmnson Tri! ck Texlm L80 THE R. H. S. ANNUAL Track Athletics I-IE task of writing a review of the Track Season before the season has fairly begun is naturally attended with some diliiculties. As everyone knows, track work this year, as compared with last, has been comparatively unimportant. It is impossible for a school to maintain, year after year, a level of excellence in any department of Athletics. For a number of seasons the teams vary in strength. This season, owing mainly to a lack of material and a decided lack of facilities, has not been entirely successful. . When the new year began, a few ofthe more enthusiastic members of the school came out to try for the team. As some may have heard, we won a silver cup last year at Beloit, and it was a wish to defend this token that caused a dozen or so of the boys to race each afternoon in dreary round thru the halls of the school. At length their efforts were rewarded by the announcement that their was to be no indoor meet after all, but that instead an outdoor invitation contest was to be held at Beloit early in May. Then came Spring, or what we supposed was Spring, and a faithful few repaired to the Driving Park, several miles north of town, to train. But the weather, of which we have already heard too much, was unpro- pitious, and as a result, the work was irregular and ineffective. On May the fourth, a cold raw day, the team accompanied by a large crowd, went to Beloit to com- pete in the first outdoor Interscholastic Meet given by the college. There were but seven contesting schools, though many more were expected. We met the enemy and we were theirs. We shall not attempt to explain our defeat. All that we can do now is to shut our teeth hard, and hope to do better next time. It is fine and good to learn to take defeat manfully, and to be sure, as we never show the white feather, we are in no way dishonored. Though a number of our best athletes were beaten in events which we had hoped they might win, they fought with a spirit that would become men far stronger and more hardened than they. I wish it were possible to say something of each of our contestants, but it is impossible here to do more than thank them, and express the hope that they may be as fine in victory as they were in defeat. There are few events remaining, the class contests, and the dual meet with Beloit Academy. By the time the Annual is issued, you will all know how they came out. And so little remains to be said. What- ever the season may have in store for us we shall have the satisfaction of knowing that the work has been to some purpose. Those who trailed bravely, but inelfectually, in the rear to-day, will run well to the fore tomorrow. The prospects for next year are far brighter, and that with a new gymnasium, increased at- tendance, and the interest that is being fostered in Track work by the colleges, Rockford, I am sure will display many a fine cup and brave banner in its trophy room in the years to come. L. A. COOPER 9 Q L ORGZIWZZWOMV RR -Q EU 'rr1Eo lj U U i U B ,L-fix l7i l1::l N' l2i -I l if-ii, UW, after its eighteenth season of hard work, the Owl has again been released and allowed to Hy back to its old haunt in the attic. However, its well earned vacation will be made joyous with the thoughts of the success of the past year. With a clear record to start with, the support of' the students, and good management, the financial part has at no time been endangered. As to the literary part, most ofthe poetry has been written by the students themselves, and the contributions consisting of compositions and stories have been willingly and generously made, both by the faculty and students. The plan adopted last year was so sucessful that this year's editors have followed the same idea of having each issue devoted, to a certain extent, to some particular phase ofischool life. The eight special numbers which have been issued are: Freshman Number, Football Number, Sophomore' Number, Basketball Number, Junior Number, Faculty Number, Baseball Number, Track Number and Senior Number. Editing the Owl has been a very interesting and delightful work, made doubly so by the monthly social meetings of the stafff We wish the next year's stafl' the best of success. B. H. '07 mow av Moran oN Thc Owl Staff lf?-1 THE R. H. S. ANNUAL The Annual ES, the Annual is issued! Indeed it has been a hard task, but one made light by the able assist- ance ofour friends. We sincerely thank our principal, faculty and fellow-students for their kind help. Let us hope that those who have favored us with their business cards may find their ven- tures so profitable this year that they will feel warranted in giving us their patronage again. We trust that our little book may not fall into the hands of any too critical reader, or if it does, let him overlook its faults and consider that there are no imperfections that might not be worse. Of course we know it is conventional for Seniors to express regret upon leaving the school, but we assure you our feelings are not to be described in that one trite phrase. It pleases us to know that even if we have not done all we wished in our short course here, we leave a class perhaps more able to carry on those things it was our desire to perfect. We congratulate them for their good fortune to finish their high school career in our splendid new building. May their Annual be bettered by the improved con- ditions of the school. Ti-na EDITOR more uv mzwznson T110 Annunl Stnff I86 THE R. H. S. ANNU Mandolin Club GERALD AI.l.AllPZN RAYBIOND TAYLOR MARTIN JOHNSON CLARENCE CLEVELAND MAURILYPI Bnmns MERl.IN TnEsco'r'r EUGENE Gxmu-:n'r Rrcum' DEWEY wII.l.lAlI Ziocu PENN WORDFN, guilar FRED WARNER, piano Oct. 12 Unity Hall Dance Jan. 9 Woodman Hall Oct. 19 Grace Church Sociable Jan. 11 Rockford High School Reception Oct. 22 Sophomore Assembly Jan. 16 Rockford High School Arena Nov. Q Oratorical Contest Feb. 7 Baptist Church Social Nov. 7 Rockford Forum March 23 Rockford Forum Dec 3 Freshmen Assembly April 5 High School Debate Dec. 12 Literary Society April 8 Senior Assembly Dec. 14- Westminster Church Sociable April 12 Rockford High School Reception Dec. 14- Basket Ball Dance May 1 Germania Hall Jan. 2 Rockford High School Forum rnoro uv Mc Manson Mtllld0liH Clllb . Z Y.L it --- Y i I 'ima sstiimtws M' r S s Rl' LEAGU A-'Z' -r- --RQ - A-Q42 2 As n. band of brothers joined, Art and knowledge we shall find. S it is Wedriesday let us take a glimpse into the Art room See ' Nearlv si t . . , x y people are seated there, busily sketching from a living model in any medium they desire, such as pencil, charcoal, colored chalks and water color. They are all members of The Students' Art League, which was organized three years ago by Miss Brantingham for the purpose of gaining a strength and knowledge that would make their work in the studio seem more a pleasure than a task. See Miss Brant- ingham guiding and directing them, offering helpful suggestions to all those who wish to take advantage of her free instruction. Look on the wall and see the sk e mem ers of the League during its sessions-sketches that would be a credit to any Art School. Have they any oHicers? you ask. Assuredlyg look now while I point them out. Here in the front row is the president, and next to her is the vice-president, and in the etches that have been made by some of th b l21St l'OW the secretary Ellld THE R. H. S. ANNUAL 891 treasurer are seated modestly, hiding their faces behind their sketch blocks. See, the secretary and presi- dent are rising and are taking their places by a table. Listen l the roll is being called. You will note there are some members absent, they will be obliged to pay a fine when they come back. These fines keep the organization supplied with money with which they hope to hire models to pose to them, and to have some occasional spreads. One of the most important duties of the president is the appointing of three committees, namely: committees for posing and costuming, and one for making the Constitution and By-Laws. The Posing Committee poses the models, and the Costume Committee provides many quaint and interesting costumes- for instance, those of a Dutch girl,a College student, a Spanish dancer, football and baseball players, Romeo, a Turk, a Colonial dame and many others. It is rumored that a little later on short sketching trips will be taken to places where shady nooks are to be found. Surely this will be a pleasure that will add greatly to the advancement and enjoyment of the League. Before we take leave of the studio I wish to give a bit of advice. If you ever take drawing in Rock- ford High School, be sure to join the Art League. In later years when you think of the hours you spent in Old Rockford High School, you will remember those spent within the Walls of the Art room as among the happiest and yet most profitable. L. VVIQNNERSTROM, 'o8. ,,.Y- 'iff LITERARY SOCIETIES REDIT is due the Seniors for establishing two Literary Societies within the past year. A few ambitious ones called a meeting in November of any who might be interested. The idea of a Literary Society was then decided upon rather than a club limited to debate. Then, too, the suggestion that there be two divisions was acted upon, thus creating a friendly rivalry. The one division adopted for its name the R. H. S. Forum, the other took the name Arena. The oFlicers of the two societies were: The Forum lfirxt Sewrsfrr 5 r'4' 0215 Svfflf'-ffr'f ' Jonx Dowimux President liirru Ii.x'rum'N The Arena Fimxc Jvnn . Vice-President Glmcr: Kim: . . . President Gi-:n.xl.mN1': Sellivicixu-'iiu'i'ii . Secretary K.x'rnmNr: Laxur: . . Vice-President 1VI,uu:,uu':'r 'l'ru'rif: . . Treasurer Aoxrzs Wu.r.r.uls Secretary and Treasurer wlI.I.rklKll l'l.uiNu1-:Y Sergeant-at-Arms Anim. Scnwicixnnm Sergeant-ut-Arms The programs have proved of great interest,4especially those given in the open meetings, which were well attended. Debates, declamations, impromptu speeches, original papers and musical numbers, both THE R. H. S. ANNUAL 911 vocal and instrumental, were the main features of the meetings. The debates, five of which were given, were of special interest. The various stunts gave to a great number an opportunity to appear before an audience and practice in the art of public speaking, which is so necessary to a well-rounded education. The literary event of the season was the joint debate. Each society 'entered three contestants. The Arena stood firm for the affirmative and the Forum for the negative side of the question : Governmental Ownership of Railways. In this the training of the societies showed up well in the speakers. The Arena had the winning team. It is hoped that a debate similar to this may take place every year. In the boys declamatory contest for Beloit College, it was an interesting thing to note that the par- ticipants were all from the Arena. We hope that these two societies, which have had such a good start, may receive even better support in the future. It is certainly a helpful branch of school work, or more nearly recreation. The meetings relieve somewhat the monotony of school work, and tend to promote fellowship among the students. GRAcE E. KING, ,O7. 2 THE R. H. S. ANNU L Commencement Program Munir ORCHESTRA Hlniinraiinn REV. DANIEL E. WILLIAMSON Qllraiinn PAUL NELSON THE HISTORIC CODFISH Fiiillll BDI!! ETI-IA WEAVER Gbratiun MARGUEllI1'E MORRISON THE MAN or Dx-:sTINv She Stoops to Conquer The Cast Sir Charles Marlowe WlI.I.AllD EAIINGI-:Y Tom Twist FLOYD TINDALL Young Marlowe GEIIALD ALLAIII-:N Roger Timex' BLAKE Hardcastle RALPH GIDDINGS Jack Slang HOIIACE BnowN Tony Lumpkin HARRY DAVIS Miss Hardcastle IVIARION WELSH Hastings CLYDE Fmnrcx Miss Neville MAnIE Dxcxsx' Stingo flandlordl EARL G'ARN'PlR Dolly KATHIRINE FAY Diggory DAVID HIINTEII Mrs. Hardcastle MILDRED TI-:'I'Low Mat Muggins EIINEST Folml-LST Ac'I' I. Scene I-A room in Mr. Hardeastle's mansion. Scene II-A large public room in the Jolly Pigeons. Acms II, III, IV. A parlor in Mr. Hardcastle's mansion, ACT. V. Scene I-Same as in acts II, III, IV. Scene II-Garden in rear of Mr. Hardcastle's mansion. mural Quill! InMA VooEL Gilratiun AGNES WILLIAMS HUMANlTY,S CAUSE TIIIUMPIIANT Mratiun ROLAND Roan: THE Pnoau-:M or RESTRICTING IMMIGRATION COURTLAND WVHITE '07 Zrlrauafrr nf ilianurr GEORGE REITSCH .08 Aluarhing nf Biplnmaa R. K. WELSH Pres. of Board Qllaan Sung THE R. H. S. ANNUAL Class Day Program June 19th, 1907 Munir GMBH Hiutnrg FLoRENcE BECRNER RAYMOND TAYLOII Guang lgwphny CARSON PORTER CUIHBH HUP!!! EDNA STANBURY illlluaif Qllaaa Sung Lend Me Five Shillingsf' A farce in one act. by Tom Morton The Cast Mr. Golightly RAX'DIOND CARMICRAI-:l. Capt. Phobbs Capt. Spruce CHARLES AIDADIS HARRY CASE Moreland SYDNEY CRx'sr.1-:R Sam LESLIE MCGRIRE Mrs. Mayor Phobbs MYRA BANKS Mrs. Capt. Phobbs BEULA1-1 Bnxou-sox Ladies VERA Jomzsox, RUTH PETERSON Scene, Bedford Assize Ballroom Afxo s 1 NQNSE NSE X I X . ...S I ,f, W' fb I 1 Ibffl' Ilnlg k 'hu . i v i i V 11 v il : xl' f l 1' . e e L-I I I ' ol- T5i-1.L'.L11 Senior-H It's all over the school. Excited Freshman-H What is ? Senior-H The roof, little one. Mr. Cooper-H What is a toast P Davis-K' They used to toast women in those days. Mr. Cooper-H Yes, and now they roast them. SHAKESPEARE IN 'rua Hlou ScHooL. Freshman Year-A Comedy of Errors. Sophomore Year--Much Ado About Nothing. Junior Year-As You Like It. Senior Year-All's Well That Ends Well. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, but it's hard on one's mark. Boswell fin Virgill- This shade shall come with me to the fartherest depths of Hades. ThaL's as far as I got. Miss Dobson-H Well, you may stop there. I stood on the bridge at close of day Attired in football clothes, And the bridge belonged, I wish to say, To the rival halfback's nose. THE R. H. S. ANNUAL 951 Mr. Kanagy in U. S. History- Samuel Adams saw Hutchinson's knees begin to tremble, grow pale and waver. Stout Lady-N Little boy, can I go thru this gate P Little Boy--H I guess so. A load of hay went thru this morning. Herr Cto stranger who has stepped on his toesl- Mein Frent, I know my feet was made to be walked on, but that privilege belongs to me! Professor fshaking pupil by the collarl-H Sir, I believe Satan has got hold of you. Pupil fpantingl-H I believe he has. Mr. Cooper Cexplaining a passage in I-lamletl-H Go to! Go to! That isjust an expression, sometimes they add something to it. H She puts lots of feeling into her singing, doesn't she? Yes, but it must be awful to feel that way. Here's to our parents and teachers, may they never meet. Prof.-U What are you doing, learning something? Student-H No sirg listening to you. Freshman Cpassing a plumber's shop reading sign, H Cast Iron Sinks. D-H Anybody knows that. Old Gentleman-- Boys will be boys. They're the same yesterday, to-day and forever. I remember when I was at school I came near being expelled for locking up a cow in chapel, and Johnny here tells me that Billy Jones has been expelled for bringing a pony into the examina- tion room. Silently, one by one, in the infinite note books. of teachers, Blossom the neat little zeros the for-get-me-nots of the Seniors. Teacher-H Fools often ask questions that no wise man could answer. Pupil-H I guess that is the reason why I fiunk so often in exams. 709 Kishwaukee st if W 7? DIRECTORY '10 Acker, Arthur 1521 E State st '10 Alneer, Raymond '08 Ackley, Anna 523 N Third st '10 Anderson, Arthur '07 Adams, Chas. C. 115 S. Winnebago st '09 Anderson, Bert '10 Adams, Ruby R F D No 9 '10 Anderson, Edith '10 Ahlstrand, Walter 1317 Fourth ave '10 Anderson, Georgia '07 Altin, Carroll 734 First ave '10 Anderson, Grace '07 Allaben, Gerald R. 974 N Court st 'IO Auderson, Harry '10 Allan, Jane R R No 2 '10 Anderson, Mabel '10 Allen, Ednah R R No 2 '08 Anderson, Robert C. P. G. Allen, Elizabeth 905 N Winnebago st '08 Anderson, Ruby '09 Allen, John C 905 N Winnebago st '10 Anderson, Ruth '08 Allen, Paul 131 Hinkley st '10 Anderson, Seaver '08 Allen, Willard 940 N Church st '10 Andrews, Mae '09 Alley, Ruth 1117 Ferguson st '09 Anglemire, Walter 718 S Fifth st 321 S Prospect st 1207 Ninth st. 1212 Charles st. 1323 S Main st 520 Walnut st 526 Sixth st 718 S Fifth st 321 S Prospect st 309 Adams st 1520 Benton st 1621 School st 208 N Prospect st Annnnnremrnt The Bodfors School of Music and Oratory A. D. BODFORS, D Class and private instruction. 1-II Enlarged faculty of unsurpassed teachers. qi New departments added. 'll Complete Courses in Voice, Piano, Organ, Violin theory of Music and Oratory. MUSICAL KINDERGARTEN A FEATURE i r e c t o r Illlustralcd Catalog Sen! on Requesll New address, 302 S. Madison, Cor. Oak Street Rockford, Illinois Special Summer Term for Grade and I-ligh School Students Classes will he organized in all the Studies taught in the City Schools TERM OPENS JUNE 24, AND CLOSES AUC. 23, '07 Tuition, High School Course, Nine Weeks, A 37.50 Tuition, Grade School Course, Nine Weeks, 955.00 Robert C. Wilson, President IL We will also organize Special Classes for Teachers in addition to the regular work of our Normal Courses. Regular work in Bookkeeping and Shorthand will continue during the Summer. Q If you are interested in a Practical Business Education come and see us. North American Business College Both Phones Mead Building 9 We are agents for Pierce, Tribune, lver johnson, Yale, Cresent, ancl Cornell wheels. There are no fm- er wheels made. 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Bergquist, Emily 1132 N Church st 629 N Court st 1234 S Church st 215 N Second st 1427 E State st R R No 1, Rockton 1535 E State st 512 N Avon st 526 Chesnut st R R No 5 1133 N Church st 412 Lafayette ave 412 Lafayette ave 412 Lafayette ave 842 N Court st 1144 N Court st R F D No 1, Roscoe 902 Cunningham st 713 Locust st 528 Park ave R R No 2, Winnebago Cherry Valley R R No 2, Byron 705 Rockton ave 705 Rockton ave 625 N Church st 948 N Court st 606 Fisher ave 1204 S Main st R R No 10 314 Sixth st 514 Eighth st 514 Eighth st 1816 W State st 1511 Kishwaulree st '08 '08 '07 '09 '09 '10 '09 '07 '10 '07 '10 '08 '09 '08 '08 '09 '08 '10 '08 '08 '09 '10 '09 '09 '07 '10 '09 '10 '10 ' 10 '10 '09 '08 '08 '07 Betts, Alice L. Billett, Mabel Billett, Peal Billingham, R Billings, Ruth Bixby, Ellis M Black, Grace Blake, Hazel Blake, John D. Blake, Tracy E. Blakesly, Mildred Blewfield, Floyd Blomberg, Erven Blomquist, Hazel Blondin, Mary Blondin, Robert Bollrnan, Claude F. 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There is hardly anything that helps a young man more in , advancement in business, than to be known as one who keeps his bills paid, meets all obligations promptly and has a bank account. If you have never started a bank account, or if you want to make a change, We invite you to patronize this bank Corner State and Main we 'ming Z r CZ? Interest VAN VALKE NB URG H MAP AND C3fty-DeVef-ManniX Cgmpany LITHOGRAPHING CO. County Maps A Publishers of History Note Books PORK PACKERS Fines! fhmze li'z'flezz' flfenis and Outline Maps S Four Markets E 321 West t t Street 418 'nst State St t '13 West stale Sweet ROCKFORD ILMNOIS 1018 South xllnlln sire r 1061 Wes: sono sr r H. H. Waldo Charles W. Gustafson BooKsELLER AND STATIONER PHARMACIST SCHOOL BOOKS . , u , - Q Phys1c1an's Prescrlptlons Wall Paper Window Shades Carefully compounded Phones: Rockford, Illinois HOME 295 Main44o sm EAST sum s'rREE'r FOREST CITY NATIONAL BANK Location Court House Square Capital S100,000 Surplus and Prodts 35110,000 None Stronger None Better 3 per cent Paid on Saving Accounts 3 per cent Paid on Time Certificates '09 '08 '09 '07 '07 '10 1 1 07 08 '08 '07 '09 '08 '10 '07 '07 '09 '10 '10 '09 '00 '10 '08 '10 '10 U0 '10 '2l 09 '07 '09 '07 '09 '09 '08 '09 Cutting, Hunter 510 Prairie st '09 Erickson, Ruby 1427 Twentieth ave Dallas, Mildred 726 Kilburn ave '09 Erickson, Walter 1513 Parmelee st Danforth, Bess 507 Toner ave '10 Evans, Bessie Fulton ave 81 Wallace Danforth, Harriet 507 Toner ave '08 Evans, Florence R R No. 9 Danforth, Josephine 507 Toner ave '09 Evans, Georgia R R No. 5 Danielson, Martha Davis, Harry H. 1327 Fourth ave Monroe Center, Ill. 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Clyde 827 Rockton ave Dickey,,Marie Dimond, Sylva 1223 N Court st 605 Woodlawn ave '10 '09 Fingal, Effie Fitzpatrick, Adeline 809 Kishwaukee st 903 Cunningham st Dobson, Harry 417 Knowlton st '10 Fitzsimrnons, Agnes 809 Lincoln ave Doerr, Bernard 508 N Avon st '10 Floberg, Fred 711 Seminary st Doran, Marie R R No. 5 '08 Floberg, Mamie 711 Seminary st Doran, Romana R R No. 5 '08 Ford, Nellie 846 N Court st Dowdakin, Clarence 323 S Church st '07 Forest, Ernest 1210 Rock st Doxsey, Ethel 1622 E State st '08 Forest, William 1210 Rock st Doxsey, Geraldine 1622 E State st '09 Foster, Beulah F. 414 May st Doyle, Andrew 1013 Loomis st '07 Francis, Bula 1030 N Court st Drake, Sadie 525 Catlin st '10 Francis, Marguerite 1030 N Court st Dryhurst, Rowland 1151 N Main st '07 Franklin, Ralph 1303 E State st Drysdale, Marguerite 822 W State st '09 Fredrickson, Ethel 1333 Twentieth ave Drysdale, Ruth 822 W State st '08 Fredrickson, Eva 1333 Twentieth ave Earngey. Willard 526 N Court st '09 Freek, Luretta R F D No. 11 Easton, Boyd R R No. 9 '07 Frisbie, Leigh R F D No. 7 Eddie, Norman R R No. 2, Winnebago, Ill '08 Frisbie. Rea R F D No. 7 Elridge, Ross 1034 Crosby st '09 Frost. Arthur 712 N Court st Erickson, Edna 506 Seminary st '10 Gage, Cenevieve 234 Albert ave Erickson. Helen Ericson, Hilma 1427 Twentieth ave 1203 Tenth st '10 '09 Galbraith, Mabel Garey, Eugene 1227 Andrew st 915 S West st S COLLEGE BRAND CLOTHES ' N.. E' Are smart 'enough to make their wearers look smart if K enough for the degree of B. S.-Bachelor of Style M MQ -worn in every college of the land, but macle so ,A well that they're seldom worn out. Extreme in style X 45 Q -not price ill Complete line of High School and , Y College Pennants. QI Ywe Inhmse af Qzuzfily 1 W wi, Q GDL L C F HENRY 522116 a7zdM4zz'1z Sis. wr 2? T, XJR . .' 155' i-ltyff I' -ix ' .M Ilww, M 911, 'Hx-1. :V 'Aj'-H N ., gr div' 654 ,1. . - l .t'i i?v 1 , .',4'?f r 4-Q v1'z-if I ,' ' .X W, A x ,gil A ' '- , V. , J! AL.,v Q, u 1, wwf 1 WL K, 5 if ,. W - ..r1:::,:f.':.?:J:::EA'Q. Ng A .N 5. ffl! .I V ., 1 0 eqtlw A55 . :xt vix . . . U ,img X45 PALACE OF SWEETS EAST STATE STREET The only complete line in the city All flavors of lce Cream and lces QUAL1TY QUALITY FCOTBALL CI-IRYSANTHEIVIUMS WN Graduation Day is incomplete without our Beautiful Flower Gifts. 2 We guarantee satisfaction or your money back. Both Phones No. 23 H. . FlOI'lSt City Store, 220 S. Main Street '09 Brockman, Mamie 712 S Winnebago st '07 Case, Harry H. Cherry Valley '10 Brogunier, Lillian 717 Second ave 9 '08 Castle, Carrie R R No 3 '09 Broitzman, Mabel 627 Kilburn ave '08 Cellars, Martha Y W C A '10 Brown, Beatrice R R No 1. Roscoe '10 Chapman, Russel 429 Park st 'IO Brown, Charles R R No 9 '10 Chatterton, Frank 1127 Sanford st '09 Brown, Clarella. R R No 9 'U7 Chindahl, Gertrude F. 417 Montague st '08 Brown, Clifton M. 140 Glen Road '09 Church, Ruth 206 Kishwaukee st '07 Brown, Horace M. 1205 West State st '09 Clark, Harold 708 Lafayette ave '09 Brown, Isabell Caledonia, Ill. '08 Clarke, William 638 Cunningham st '08 Brown, Mary 1205 F Court st '08 Lleveland, Ada 926 Maple st '08 Brown, Norma 324 Rockton ave '08 Cleveland, Cl. R. 1330 School st '09 Brown, Vera 307 Longwood st '10 Cleveland, Ruth 1225 E State st '09 Brown, Vivian 307 Longwood st '10 Clothier. Ernest 411 N Second st '07 Brundage, Marston 403 Forest ave '10 Cocroft, Mai 710 Kent st '09 Burdew, Dollie 901 N Second st '07 Cole, Grace 630 N Court st '09 Burhoe, Brainard 121 East st '07 Coleman. Jessie 127 Paris ave '10 Burke, Albert 413 Hill st '09 Condon, Alice 809 Chestnut st '07 Burke, Alice 941 Corbin st '08 Coon. Claude 719 Jefferson st '09 Burns, Mamie 730 Houghton st '09 Correll. Martin A. 1047 N Second st '09 Burrel, Pearl 621 Alliance ave '08 Cotta. Raymond 210 N Independence ave '10 Butterworth, Arthur 223 N Main st '08 Cox, Emma 214 N Court st '10 Calkins, Chauncey 204 Park ave '10 Creagan, Clyde 910 Cedar st '10 Calkins, Frederick 405 S Third st '09 Cronk, Hugh 201 S Central ave '10 Calkins, Helen 405 S Third st '09 Cross, Harry A. 720 Mulberry st '08 Camlin, Fred 1708 Camp ave '09 Crouse, A. W. 326 N Main st '10 Camlin, William 1708 Camp ave '10 Crowell. George A. 1028 Ferguson st '09 Cannell, Genevieve 1210 E State st '09 Crumb. B. 1120 N Church st '10 Carlson, Clara. 514 S Fifth st '07 Crumb. Helen 1120 N Church st '10 Carlson, Florence 203 Marsh Court '10 Crumb, Nina 1108 N Church st '09 Carlson Henry 1204 Sixteenth ave '09 Cummings, Maud Caledonia, Ill. '09 Carlson, Minnie 1209 Corbin st '10 Cummings, Rachel 1607 School st '09 Carlson, Roland 1209 Revelle ave '07 Curtin, John 1210 Elm st '10 Carlson, Signe 1213 Revelle ave '09 Curtin. Nellie 1210 Elm st '07 Carmichael. R. B. 326 N Main st '08 Cutting, Edna 510 Prairie st '09 Carpenter, H. B. 820 E State st '09 Cutting, Harold 512 Walnut st Ashton Dry Coods Co. Dress Goods, Linens, Women's Furnishings, Ready-to-wear Goods Carpets and Draperies Corner State and Main Streets Rockford, lllin ADAM H. BOLENDER Watches, Jewelry and Diamonds Watch Repairing is My ' Specialty ana w. STATE sraraar BROWN sf COMPANY A rfislic Foolwcar I... Armstrong Sz Son QL College Styles in Suits, Cver- coats and Furnishings. Extreme or plain designs. We are delighted to show you the new arrivals any time F. D. Goddard- Furniture, Stoves and Carpets OUT OF HIGH RENT DISTRICT' Corner South Wyman and State SAVE YOU MONEY ALL THE WAY WP-ff 1fU7H'ff 1J ll W New Location Thrcc Doors NVest of Court House Do you Eat a Club Sandwich and Drink a I-Iot Chocolate or Coffee at G. J. Peter D. Trees 503 West State Street CLEANING AND DYEIN G 121 North Court Street -W-QRTHAIV-Q The New Ready-to-Wear Store 123 West Stale Street Rockford, lllinois Roclcford's Most Up-to-date Store for Women and Misses Ready-to-Wear Apparel Wonham Garments are distinguished for their chic, smart appear- ance, high style, individuality and faultless workmanship and fit. Exclusive- ness is one of the main points of a garment, and all smart dressers appreciate this fact. When you want something unusually stylish and at a moderate price, let the Wortham Store be the first place you visit. '10 '09 '08 '10 '10 '09 '09 '09 '10 '09 '08 '07 '07 '07 '20 '10 '09 '10 '08 '10 '09 '07 '08 '08 '09 '09 ' 10 '10 '07 '09 '08 '10 '09 '08 '10 Hosking, Hazel Hough, Fannie Hubbard, Ethel Hubbard, Francis W. Hubbard, Violet Huckins, Florence Hughes, Ralph Hughes, Blanche M. 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Johnson, Sylvia Johnson, Victoria 821 First ave 305 N Third st 922 N Prospect st 922 N Prospect st 922 N Prospect 727 W State st 903 Locust st 1005 Haskell ave 1126 Revell ave 123 N Independence ave 123 N Independence ave 602 N Church st R R No. 4 722 Kent st 602 N Church st 911 N Church st 1321 S West st 224 Hinkley ave 1112 N Main st 433 Jilson ave 1266 N Main st W State st 1528 E S:ate st 1123 Revelle ave R R No. 9 1021 S Third st 724 Montague st 415 Fourth st 1305 Charles st 1520 E State st 329 Bremer st 903 Sixth ave R R No. 9 941 Kishwaukee st 1305 Charles st 1 1 10 09 '09 '10 '10 '08 '10 '08 '08 '10 '07 '10 '10 '10 '09 '10 '08 '08 '08 '10 '09 '08 ,07 '09 '08 '08 '07 '10 '10 '09 Johnson, Wayne Johnson, W. A. Johnson, Willard D. Johnston, Clifford Johnston, Hazel Jones, Adah Jones, Wallace James, Jordan Joslin, Herman Joyner. Mary Judd, Franc Karlson, Lois Kauffman, Charlie Kealing, Myrtle Keig, Frank Kellett, Elsie Keogle. Harry Kern, Esther Kern, Evans Keyer, Clarence Keyes, Ethel Keyt, Elice King, Grace E. King, Melicent Kirkpatrick, Flavia Kjellgren, Anna Kjellgren, Blenda Kjellgren, Harold Klaeger, Albert Klint, Gertrude P. G. Knight, Arthur '10 '07 '09 '10 Knudson, Robert Koblins, Irma Koch, Hazel Kussy, Vera 612 Seminary st 728 N Court st 526 Hill st 1427 W State st 817 Chestnut st 530 Seventh st 717 N Horsman st Gilford, Ind 1506 E State st 124 N Horsman st 526 N Court st 629 S Third st 513 Ninth st 1227 S Church st 328 N Third st 921 S West st 208 S Second st 216 Paris ave 216 Paris ave R R No. 11 447 N Avon st 817 Ashland ave 1128 N Church st 622 N Main st 1807 School st 530 Seminary st 530 Seminary st 530 Seminary st 127 N Third st 1624 Charles st 206 Franklin Place 1011 Twelfth st 324 East st 135 East st 813 S Third st BURR BRCS. ill Big Cash Provision Dealers 202 -204 -206 S. Main St., Rockford, Ill. 502 - 504 E. State St., Rockford, III. 1061- 1063 W. State St., Rockford, Ill. Grand Avenue, Beloit, YVis, Fourth Street, Beloit, Wis. w PIIO'1'OGllAPHIC GOODS M H 1 H RESIEBIIIICR NVE ARE llliAlDQU4XR'l'l'IRS Xi! ' x l -- xVOR'l'IIlNG'l'ON N SLAIJE S'1'A'l'E cab l AV N QQ- STATE 422 I-:M-vr S1',x1'1: H'rmm'r 5 C3 Try E. SLW. College Clothes SI 5 to S25 agr,.ln.f. ,,,5,o,u, ,,,,. 1:-:Qi-H, 'The Best at the Price-No Matter what the Price -L.-W .uh:....aE3.l I N H F 15 w Q 59 . .0 1ElQilL5l!5fllEFl!I!lIl?Eii:emma M RADFORD U55 0. 0 j f7:2?i12Zi5EE'5?J -Qi, 2w l ': Rockford! New Dry Goods Store IIB-120 SOUTH MAIN STREET McDonald Sells Good Shoes AT HIS SHOE SHOP LOUCKS AND SHELDON 106 SOUTH MAIN STREET 1 That's A11 N uf Sed Leading Restaurant NORTH MAIN ESTABLISHED I 648 THE WINNEBAGO NATIONAL BANK CAPITAL AND SURPLUS S420.000.00 Wm. T. Robertson Edward P. Lathrop Chandler Starr Henry N. Starr Arthur W. Robertson A. McGregor Huffman President Vice President Cashier Assistant Cashier Assistant Cashier Assistant Cashier The Oldest and Strongest Bank in Northern Illinois outside of Chicago. TH 3 per cent. interest paid in our Savings Department Compounded Semi Annually on january First and july First '08 Garret, Almira 618 Prairie st '08 Hall. Eugene 1125 E State st '10 Garret, Grace 1518 National ave '10 Hallock, Clifford 420 N Avon st '09 Garst, Goodwin 1822 E State st '10 Halste-d, Herbert 224 S West st '07 Garver, Earl 1103 S Main st '10 Hance, Floyd 1249 Ferguson st '07 Garver, Eva 1103 S Main st '10 Hancock, Glen 607 Kilburn ave '08 Gibboney, Marjorie 117 N Independence ave '09 Hanson, Earle 202 Smith ave '09 Gibson, Ethel Kings, Ill '10 Hanstrom, Nellie 1417 Seventh ave '07 Giddings, Ralph 806 Kishwaukee st '10 Harbaugh, Ralph 617 Chestnut st '08 Giffen, Hazel N Central ave '10 Harding, Vera 412 Seventh st '08 Giifen, Wilbur 522 Jefferson st '08 Harris, Anna Auburn, N. Y. '10 Gilbert, Eugene 2122 N Main st '08 Hartley, Belle 1433 Clifton ave '07 Gilmore, Grace R R No. 6 '10 Hart, Earl 613 Montague st '09 Goddard, Helen 809 Elm st '07 Hart, Hazel 415 East st '07 Golf, Margaret 611 N First st '08 Hart, Jabez 415 East st '10 Goldman, Alvin San Antonio, Texas '10 Hay. Ralph 211 N Second st '09 Goldman, Ellis 602 Oak st , '10 Heath, Hazel 930 N Winnebago st '09 Goodrich, Hawley 1030 Benton st '09 Hetfran, Edward 602 N First st '08 Graves, Perry 1056 Peach st '09 Helm, Allan 740 N Church st '08 Green, Elizabeth 516 N Church st '09 Helm, Elizabeth 740 N Church st '08 Greenlee, Edith R R No. 1, Argyle, Ill. '07 Helm, Raymond 412 Salem st '09 Greenlee. Lewis R R No. 1, Argyle, Ill. '10 Helmer, Ethel 1229 N Court st '10 Gridley, Everetts 1411 N Court st '09 Hemenway, Maurice 1523 Mulberry st '10 Gripp, George Box 1711, Station.1 '09 Hildebrand, Arthur 117 Auburn Place '09 Gunner, Edith 310 S Fourth st '09 Hinchliff, Belle 436 N Main st '09 Gunner, Minna 310 S Fourth st '09 Hinchlitf, Emerson 436 N Main st '07 Gunner, Sue 310 S Fourth st '07 Hinchliff, Ralph 436 N Main st '09 Gustafson, Edna 1408 Twentieth ave '10 Hocking. Bert W. 126 N Winnebago st '10 Gustafson, Mildred 1201 Eighth st '10 Holden, Harry R R No. 5 '10 Gustafson, Robert 528 S Fifth st '08 Hollem, Hazel 927 First ave O9 Gustafson, Wesley 2132 Parmelce st '09 Hollister, Hayden 1810 Oxford st '08 Haegg, Hattie 1209 Third ave '09 Holly, W. S. 810 Park ave '09 Haegg, Henry 320 Penfield Place '07 Holm, Agnes 312 Bremer st '09 Haegg, Raymond 1215 Third ave '10 Holmes, Ruth E. Kings, Ill. '09 Halley, Helen - 703 Ashland ave '09 Horner, Helen 1003 N Second st '10 Hallgren, Elsie 726 S Fifth st '09 Horner, Robert 1003 N Second st ILLINOIS S'1'ATIONERX7 CONIIDANY Tim OLIVER 'FYPEXVRITER AGENCY POSITIONS SE1'l'Rl'ID FRE! I-'UR iDLI'Vl'lR 0l'ERA'l'0RS For Good Clothing H. Pinko 209 South Main Street S. A. J0b7Z.S'07Z Cf0Mz'1zg Ca. Reliable C'!0!kz'ng Coffnw' East Slate and Soulh Scromz' Slrcels Dunn 81 Co IJRY Goons AND DRUGS Bl-:s'r f2lYAl.I'l'Il'IS I.,mvl-:s'r Pura: s l.ulc'.rl 1V0:'u'lI11f.v Almnys fn Slark S ntl Mwin St 't Rovkfnrd, lllil E. W. Andrews Grocer Both Phones 487 324 East State Strcct For Seasonable Footwear at Right Prices go to liullhrrg X Ilimrllmvr 423 East State Street If you want Drugs, Chemicals, Prescriptions filled Patent Medicines or Sick Room Supplies Ring us up at any time. Both Phones We will Send them Instantly Coyner Brothers, Druggists 308 EAST STATE STREET IISZQII5-Ei? TEWART8. O RY 0032.141 '09 '09 '09 '10 'IO '09 '10 '07 '07 '09 '09 '09 '09 '09 '08 '09 '10 '10 '08 'OS '10 '09 '07 '08 '10 '09 '10 '10 '09 '10 '09 '08 '10 '10 Lace, Claude Laden, Robert Lake, Frances Lake, Geneva Landry, Adelbert Lane, Fern Lane, Frank Lange, Katharine Lange, Ruth Lanon, Irving Lanon, Ruth Lawrence, Frank Lawson, Jeanette Lawson, Marion Lawson, May Lawton, Raymond Leamon, May Leber, Margaret Leonard, Hazel Leonard, Ruth Leiden. Edith Lind, Cora Lind, Della Lind, George Lindberg, Edna Lindblade, Henry Linderoth, Edwin Lindley, Genevieve Lindstrom, Hugo Linnen, Mary Lint, Anna Little, Melvin Loyd, Clair Long, Ruth R F D No. 8 618 Seminary st 1246 E State st 614 W State st 425 XV State st 1525 S Main st 1125 Harlem ave 415 Forest ave 413 Forest ave 1328 E State st 7273 Third ave 3095 N Third st 1437 Third ave 527 College ave 727 S Third st 615 Peach st 518 Hill st 523 E State st 307 Forest ave 1022 W State st 228 Prospect st 511 N Second st 1544 Rural st 411 N Second st 1317 Charles st 1228 Third ave 1538 E State st 215 Hinkley ave 137 S Prospect st 911 Cedar st 213 Oakwood ave 902 Rockton ave 321 N Fourth st 1449 Andrews st '10 '09 '07 '09 '09 '10 '09 '10 '10 '08 Lundberg, Amy Lundberg, Lillian Lundbery, Edward Lundholm, Joseph Lundstrom, Edith Lundstrom, Reuben Lynn, Erma McClaiTerty, Irene McClenehan, Fred McCorvie, David 808 Second ave 808 Second ave 1317 Charles st 609 S Fourth st 427 Kent st 949 S Third st 617 Grove st 411 Montague st 229 N Church st Argyle, Ill. P. G. McDermaid, Howard 1219 E State st '10 '08 '09 '09 '10 '08 '10 '10 '10 '08 '07 '09 '08 '08 '10 '09 '08 '10 '08 '09 '09 07 '08 McDonald, Clara McDonald, Mary E. McEachran, Wilbur McEvoy, Vera McFadden, Robert 2501 W State st 2501 W State st Caledonia, Ill. N Winnebago, Ill. 208 Mirran Ave R F D No. 1 McFarland, Harry McGann, McGrath I McGuire, McGuire, Mi-Guire, Walter Cyril Clifton Joe Leslie Mcinnes, Joe McLarty, McLarty, Florence Ray McLaughlin, Eva McLean, Corinne McMichael, Mabel McNeany, Marie McPhail, James Macfarland, Ruth Mackey, W. H. Mackey, Willard 702 Kishwaukee st 1043 Harlem ave 208 N Second st 208 N Second st 208 N Second st 1420 N Church st R R No. 2. Cherry Valley 134 Longwood st 837 N Second st 734 Elm st 613 N Horsman st 503 N Avon st 514 N Second st 1202 S Winnebago st 1723 S Main st 1723 S Main st Mandeville, Charles R R No. 1, Winnebago, Ill If you mm! College Style Clothes Have S. Schew make them for you T13 WEST STATE STREET D. TURKENKOPI-I HIGH CLASS UP-To-DATE Beale- 85 B105 JEWELERS Rocxrunn IL1.1No1s Clothing for Men and Boys II4 S. MAIN STREET F bl h d 1877 30 Yenrs in Business Kin Sn Vierck Carl Stromherg Fgh, T kl 1 a. Artiatir mall Evrnrutinxln fiend! mr Qlnmprtr :muh Exrrl if llhmlmg Sporting Gggdg in Olnunlhrrril IIS North Main Street 330 East St Q St t J- H- Keehng Will Burns DRUGGIST ICE CREAM, CONFECTIONERY ine ry' Lornfllrfr Chaco! ' SOI East State Street Q Il8 North Main Street Ph I: Home 6874 Phone: Main 263 W 402 E S S 1059 West State S Union 876I ' F Trade with us, the busiest store in Rockford- I No article in the entire store over I0 cents S. H. KNOX 8: CO. 5 and I0 Cent Store r Rockford, lll. G. E. WEBSTER S. Main slice! Ruidem Mmngef ll5 S. Wyman Street Always uy-to-date with the latest novelties l! All song hits, I0 cents a copy I Pennants I0 cents each '08 '10 '08 '10 '08 '10 '10 '10 'oe '09 '10 '09 '10 '10 '10 '09 '10 '09 '08 '08 '09 '07 '09 '10 '10 '09 '10 '07 '10 '09 '09 '10 '07 '09 '10 Mandeville, Stella Marcellus, Brooks Marlean, Hollis, Marlean, Mary - Marsh, Georgia Marston, Myrtle Martin, Alta Martin, James Martin, Ruth Marvin, Lucy Maxwell. Cassius Mead, Esther Mease, Lusetta Mensel, Theodora Mershon, Hale Mershon, Hallett Messner, Roy Meyer, Robert Miller, Bertha Miller, Earle Miller, Isaac Miller, Roy Miller, Sue Miller, Verna Mills, Ethel Milne, Mary Milne, Nellie Minard, Alpha Miners, Hazel Miner, Rena Moore, Harry Morgan, Edna R R No. 1, Winnebago 609 N Horsman st 819 Seminary st 819 Seminary st R R No. 3 623 Grove st 812 W State st 804 N Second st 804 N Second st 520 N Avon st R R No. 5 1112 S Conrt st 819 Rockton ave 1515 Daisy ave 440 Avon st 440 N Avon st 1035 Mulberry st 1210 Tenth st 1304 W State st 1705 Second ave Kirkland, Ill. 1705 Second ave 718 Tenth ave 1705 Second ave 836 W State st 626 S Third st 626 S Third st 1030 S Elm st R R No. 1, Roscoe, Ill. 516 N Church st 423 N Third st 404 S Main st Morrison, Marguerite 206 S First st Moscrop, Mildred Mower, Clarendon 1118 Corbin st No. 484 '09 '09 '09 '09 '10 '10 '09 '10 '10 '09 '09 '10 '10 '10 '09 '07 '07 '08 '09 '08 '09 '10 Mundhnuke, Harry Murphy. May Mutineer, Kathleen Myers, Bert Myers, Bruce Myers, Wm. Nash, Garnett E. Nash, Margaret Neal, Lydia Nelson, Elsie Nelson, Mabel Nelson, Maude Nelson, Ruby Newcomer, Marie Nicholas, Hazel Nichols, Harold Nilson, Paul E. Nolan, Francis Nordell, Mawritz Noreen, Florence Norton, Margaret Nottingham, S. C. P. G. Nye, Julia '10 '08 '10 '10 '10 '08 '10 '06 '09 '10 '10 '10 Nygren, Minnie Nyman, Carl Nyman, George O Brien, Frances O'Brien, Lulu O'Connor, Mary O'Connor, Ruth Odelius, Signe Ogilby, Roy Ogilby, Wallace Oliver, Rose Olson, Esther Kings, Ill. 513 Knowlton st 1231 S Winnebago st R F D No. 1 R F D No. 1 179 N Second st 211 N First st 211 N First st 713 Chestnut st N Main st 1711 Eighth st 913 Sixth st 1020 Crosby st 960 N Court st 986 N Main st 2224 W State st 1116 Sixth ave 418 Elm st 1104 Sixth st 1323 Buchanan st 519 Locust st 418 Whitman st 978 N Church st 1112 Fourth ave 1228 Fourth ave 1220 Revell ave , 123 Kinkley Ave 1222 Chestnut sr 950 Grant ave 950 Grant ave 1544 Charles st 1029 S Winnebago st 1029 S Winnebago st 1533 Elm st 146 Washington st , 0 Four Markets' When you order Lilly Hams and Bacon you get the Best that Money can Buy. They are Cured and Smoked in the good old fashioned Way. .Hun Home Cured, which makes the Flavor just Right N 1 Hen quarters Anderson C5 Land1n For R. H. S. pins - and Fountain Pens G R O C li R S Waterman Todd Laughlin Parker R mex I J E r State Street 1016 South Main Stre t Al' E' HCHTY WEST SIDE JEWELER McDonald Sells Good Shoes The Waldorff 32.50 AT HIS SHOE SHOP S1109 Swfe ,06 SOUTH MAIN STREET 128 sronus IN PRINCIPAL CITIES Always 32.50 UnioII Made 210 SOUTH MAIN STRETT THE . . Manufacturers Natlonal Bank Best Lllle Of Good place to PER CENT G1'0CeI'ieS at have what 3 PAID ON SAVINGS B1-oadieis you Want Resources . 52, I 30,000.00 United States Depositary 415 W. State Street Chick House SECTHNWA BOOKCASES The Best Made-WHY? Because they have non-binding doors THAT DON'T BIND These cases are made in a vanety o sizes woods and finishes with plain decorative glass to suit every taste Let us quote you prices before buying A Case for Every Place E' A Place for Every Case D- R- ME-AD Bi COMPANY '09 '10 '08 '08 '10 '10 '09 '10 '09 '09 '09 '10 '08 '10 09 '08 '09 'l0 '10 '09 '10 '09 '10 '09 '10 '08 '10 '09 '07 '10 '10 '10 '09 '10 Olson, Hildor O'Malley, Nellie Osborne, Clinton Ostrum, Vira Owen, Nellie Palm, Floyd Palmer, Alice Palmer, Bessie Palmer, Mabel Palmer, Mary Palmer, Paul Parson, Matalie Paulson, Florence Pearce, Fred Pearson, Wendell Penfield. Lucile Pepper, Lillian Bernice Eleanor George Hnldur Lillie Peterson, Peterson, Peterson, Peterson , Peterson, Peterson, Marguer Peterson, Peterson, Pfanst iel Oliver Ruth , Blanche Pierce, Edna Pierce, Hazel Pilkington, Emma Porter, Carson Pratt, Harry Pratt, William Prien, Olive Pritz, Eric Quinn,Roy ite 123 Smith ave 1112 N Court st 517 N Horsman st 1210 Sherman ave 117 N Horsman st 224 Seventh st ' 1223 Corbin st 215 Williams Park 1223 Corbin st 221 N Church st 1713 Seventeenth ave 1121 Fifth ave 332 Prospect st 1234 S Winnebago st Argyle, Ill. 309 W State st 502 S Main st 333 S Prospect st 511 College ave 1427 Fourth ave 1140 Second ave 215 Kishwaukee st 1354 E State st 1202 Second ave 511 College ave 417 N Madison st R F D No. 5 R F D No. 5 322 N Fourth st 713 N Court st 1133 Second ave 1233 Secondave 211 N First st 1604 Rural st 1120 Crosby st P. G,Radcliffe, Sadie Ralston, Abbie '09 '10 Ralston, Daniel '07 Ralston, Grace '08 Randerson, Lloyd '09 Rang, Carl '07 Rathboun, Ruth '07 Ray, Helen '09 Rea, Theresa '09 Reber, Edwin '08 Reber, Helen '09 Redin, Edith '09 Redin, Florence '10 Reed, Herman '10 Reed, Sara '09 Reid, Horvie '09 Reid, Iva '08 Reid, Jessie '08 Reinert, Herbert '08 Reitsch, George 'US Reitsch, Lillian '10 Renand. Frankie '09 Renue, Bessie '10 Rhoades, Hazelle '10 Rice, Ferne '08 Rice, Gladys '10 Richmond, Ethel '10 Riseborouqh, Ray '09 Roberts, Bessie 'IO Roberts. Fred '10 Robie, Eva '07 Robie, Roland '09 Robinson, Elsie '10 Robinson, Henry '09 Roche, Lloyd 322 S Fifth st Argyle, Ill. Argyle, Ill. 939 N Court st Winnebago, Ill. 610 Park ave 402 N Winnebago st 1011 Grant ave 314 John st 315 S Third st 315 S Third st 328 Prospect st 1212 Twentieth ave 817 N First st 505 W State st Argyle, Ill, Argyle, Ill. 750 N Second st 1049 Elm st 421 N Horsman st 411 N Horsman st 517 N Madison st 1133 W State st 319 N Second st 116 N First st Kilburn ave 125 Lawn Place Monroe Center 1417 N Church st Byron. Ill 230 N Church st 230 N Church st 1333 E State st 515 S Second st 971 Grant ave if ' .L V 'ala' . zz-'1 .' r'q1j,'l w Lg!-A--' 1 ,M THE SANITARY A5 .... -Q A.. 1 eww: R ll Y 13 rr err erle LAUNDRY The High School Owl Can Only Look Wise A . BuuheSxudem who mam ROBERTSON Pocket Knife Ji ls LUise A I A A HXQEWARE Co. opp.c H Both Phones 40 FOUR PERFECT TO ILET REQUISTTES DRINK Thelma Perfume E 0 e e Thelma Toilet Cream Thelma Talcum Powder Thelma Cold Cream SGH only by A Rockford h R. P asf C ., D 'I lo n Riflgd mhz, News Wholesale Grocery Company - ' NO SIGN OF THIS QUALITY EXCELS THE , The Pubilc f ELECTRIC SIGN Patrong1feg,,tIie.., Q Progkegsive We make I'Iat rates and tum tI1em off at midnight for you ' and Our Sign Man is at your service for any information you desire Aggfesswe , Rockford Ecilson Company Both Phones 276 I05 West State Street '10 Rogers, Mary 717 Mulberry st '10 Simons, Marie 1425 School st '10 Roper, M, P 1019 Franklin Plaee '08 Sinnamon, Eva 516 S Second st '08 Rosengren, Violet 603 Gregory st '10 Sizer. Clement 702 Seminary st '09 Rosenquist, Ruth 1204 Fourth ave '09 Skinner, Margaret R R No. 7 '10 Rosenthal, Harry 1223 Garrison ave '08 Smith, Bertha 1339 Crosby st '09 Ross, Mary 1216 Green st '10 Smith, Francis 710 Houghton st '08 Rowe, Ralph 618 Third st '07 Smith, Frank R F D No. 1, Roscoe, Ill. '09 Rowley, Edna 1041 Woodlawn ave '09 Smith, Hazel 711 Bruce st '10 Rudeluis, Carl 8.12 Second ave , , '09 Smith, Myrle 838 N Church st '10 Rudeluis, Helen 822 Second ave '08 Smith, Sylva R F D No. 1, Roscoe, Ill. '09 Rugg, Margaret 823 Haskell ave '08 Smith, Stanley 227 Rome ave '07 Ryan, Hazel 906 Haskell ave '10 Smith, William 838 N Church st '10 Ryan, Margaret 1008 Lo0mis st '10 Somers. Ruth 935 Grant ave '07 Rydbom, Della 1233 Fifth ave '10 Soper, Bert 2317 W State st '08 Sackett, Edith 917 Haskell ave '09 Sovereign, Clinton 623 Mulberry st '09 Sall, Esther 1512 Seventeenth ave '10 Sparf, Harold 731 Seventh ave '08 Saltar, Margaret 923 Kilburn ave '09 Spaulding, Mary 424 Irving' ave '08 Sandeen, Sigfred 1518 Seventh st '09 Spongberg, Eddie 401 Seventh st '09 Sandehn, Henry 1514 E State st '10 Spring, Richard Lindenwood, Ill. '10 Sayre, Olive 120 Pearl st '09 Spring, Wilbur Lindenwood, 111. '10 Schantz, Paul 731 Napoleon st '10 Squier, Leon 528 College ave '07 Schiller, Frances 1125 Charles st '07 Stanbury, Edna Holcomb, Ill. '10 Schlenk, Aileen 730 N Second st '10 Stedinger, Minna 222 N Church st '10 Schrom, Arthur 706 Woodlawn ave '10 Sterling, Arthur 1008 N Main st '10 Schrom, Fred 706 Woodlawn ave '09 Stevens, Alma R R No 1 Stillman Valley '07 Schvveinfurth, A. A 524 Rockton ave '09 Stevens, Lucy 422 Whitman st '08 Schweinfurth, G. 534 Rockton ave '09 Stevens, Vera 128 N Central ave '10 Scovill, Nellie 1044 Peach st '08 Stibb, Lillian 315 Kishwaukee st '08 Sechler, Belle 1124 Sandford st '09 Stockburger,Diamond 2206 N Main st '10 Segurd, Floyd 622 College ave '10 Stockburger, Willard 1107 W-State st '10 Shanhouse, Louis 902 Mulberry at '08 Stocking, Eunice 1030 N Church st '09 Shaw, Ellis 622 N Third st '10 Stone, Doris 1201 School st '10 Sheets, Harriet 614 Peach st '10 Stoneberg, Ora 325 Pentield Place '09 Shockley, Gladys 1821 Camp ave '10 Stromquist, Ruby 1124 Corbin st '08 Silas, Paul 1817 S Fifth st '09 Strot, Harold 202 Twelfth st Lfalfimnre Hllrhiral Glnllrgr N. E. COR. MADISON STREET AND LINDEN AVENUE D S M D X R. P E N F I E L D gig! BOOKSTORE S'I'A'I'l0NEllY I Flmmlxu E! 'A '7l' lv' 334 0 Wie-rr S'r,vrr: S1 RELIABLE FURNITURE 'JI The Oldest Established Furniture House in the City sam iriaaaaaff iiiwifii iiifsiiigt f I aei iiliiiii Si ill siiii A U 4 1 I if .L iii-.-:mqgiiiw I .1 - 'i'5!is' E iiiiiiiiiigii M, - 1. , 1 3 1 EVERYTHING IN THE. FURNITURE LINE 'Our Aim ist PI O C I Harry B. Burpee los.n1o w.sme sr. C07lIpLll'l.X07l zlv the 07161 True Daft of llleril. T hal is the reason 75 fer rent. of Ike school 'work ezfery year is dame by Dell McPherson Pholographer i 307-309 West State Street We Invite Young Men and Women to Open Accounts with Us The Third National Bank Three Per Cent Interest Paid on Saving Accounts Capital and Undivided Profits SS400,000.00 '09 '10 '10 '10 '09 'os '10 '10 '10 '10 '10 '09 '09 '08 '07 '10 '07 '10 '10 '07 '09 '10 '09 '10 '09 '00 '09 '07 '10 '10 '10 '09 '09 '10 '09 Sturn, Juliet Sullivan, Emmett, Sully, Fred Swarthout, Orville Swartwout, Hazel Swenson, Carl Swenson, Goldie Swenson, Judith Swenson, Lillian Swenson, Victoria Swits, Maude Sydow, Gunnard Taylor, Florence Taylor, Frank Taylor, Raymond Taylor, Ruth Tetlow, Mildred Thomas, Frank Thomas, Harry Thomas, Raymond Thomas, Robert Thompson, Howard Thornton, Hazel Ticknor, Florence Tillotson, Cora Tillotson, Florence Tinberg, Lillian Tindall, Floyd Tolmie, Thomas Tracy, Gertrude Trahern, Ruth Trescott, Merlyn Tuite, Margaret Tullock May Tynan, Earle 1403 Fourteenth ave 1307 S Church it 810 N Second st 1438 School st 331 Kent st 1326 Cosper ave 424 S Fifth st 914 S Third st 727 Fifth ave 1001 Sixth st 1128 West st 1328 Fourth ave New Milford 414 N Winnebago st 628 E State st 828 E State st 414 Green st 1235 Garrison ave 1235 Garrison ave 1235 Garrison ave 614 Whitman st 1124 N Church st Argyle, Ill. 1904 W State st 115 S Henrietta ave 115 S Henrietta ave 1422 Twentieth ave Kirkland, Ill. 820 Rockton ave 312 Lafayette ave 328 Kent st 308 N Church st 607 Elm st R E D No. 8 1235 Fremont st '09 '10 '69 '09 '10 '09 '10 '07 '07 '10 '08 '10 '09 '09 '09 '10 '08 '07 '10 '10 '07 '10 '10 '09 '09 '09 '08 '07 '09 '08 '07 '09 '09 '08 '08 Tynan, Fannie Ulin, Lillie Ulrici, Marie Upson, Hazel Urbom, Anna Valentine, Roy Vierck, Herbert Vogel, Eva Vogel, Irma Wager, Frances Waldo, Lucy Wanstrom, Ruth Ward, Romana Warner, Fred Warner. Robert Watts, Hiram Waterman, Carrie Weaver, Etha Weingartner, Clyde Weisenahl, Fred Welch, Marion Weldon, Myrtle Weldon, Rose Weld, Mary Welsh, Carlton Welsh, Frank Wennerstrom, L Westberg, Ernest Wester, Cora Wheelock,Marguerite White, Courtland White, Edw White, Lula White. Lucile Whittlesey, Derwent 1235 Fremont st 620 Pope st 1047 Harlem ave 724 Kilburn st 526 Seventh st 1326 Ninth st 305 Longwood st 1334 Camp ave 1334 Camp ave 222 Forest ave 1204 Third ave 804 Seminary st 524 N First st 330 S Main st 519 Peach st 1125 N Main st 734 W State at 443 N Church st 1245 Ferguson st 111 S Madison st 407 N Winnebago st R R No. 7 1622 Camp ave 1210 S Winnebago st 840 Haskell ave 840 Haskell ave 1131 Benton st 710 S Winnebago St 904 S Fifth st 733 N Church st 116 N Independence ave 325 Kent st Cherry Valley, Ill- Cherry Valley, Ill. 1815 Elm st HADDORFF B' PIANOS J. WIGELL '09 '08 '09 '08 '08 '08 '07 '10 '07 '10 '09 '08 '10 '09 '09 '08 '09 '07 Weidman, Edward Wigell, Lawrence Wilcox, Ila Wilcox, Margaret Wilcox. Mvrna Vtiley, Mabel Willaman, J, .T. Willaman, Robert Williams, Agnes Williams, Florence Williams, Floyd Williams, Lavinia Willis, Byron Willoughby, A. Willoughby, Leila Wilmarth, Chester Wilson, Annie Wilson, Lucile 1110 Rockton ave 524 College ave 407 N Avon st 1825 School st 438 Oakley ave 1120 N Main st 1345 Blaisdell st 1345 Blaisdell st 413 Park st 330 Albert ave 939 Grant ave 313 S Church st 114 N Church st N Main st N Main st R R No. 5 Caledonia, Ill 935 N Court st '10 '08 '07 '09 '09 '10 '10 '10 '09 '09 '09 '10 '10 '09 '09 '10 '10 '08 Wilson, Pearl Winquist, Flora Wise, Zella Witherstine, Eddie Wolcott, Virginia Woltley, Chester Wonser, Marjorie Woodward, Elmer Worden, Penn Worm wood, Ferguson Wright, Nellie Yates, Harriet Youngquist, Edna Youngs, Homer Youngs, Thomas Ziock, William Zuck, Ralph Zuppann, Lloyd R R No. 10 1410 Fourth ave 210 N Horsman st 951 Rockton ave 1025 Grant ave 1124 S Court st 519 N Winnebago st 541 Rockton ave 528 Woodlawn ave 605 N Main st 1019 W State st 628 Woodlawn ave 916 S Fifth st 323 N Court st 116 S Day ave 800 Haskell ave 919 N Horsman st 412 May st BURN LEAN Solvar Gallia H SOLD ONLY BY ROCKFORD LUMBER 8s FUEL COMPANY 201 EAST STATE 1