Strong High School - Mussul Unsquit Yearbook (Strong, ME)

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if THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT 9 1715, I' 4 X9 THE KILLER HE day was clear and bright, not a cloud was in the sky. It was just the time of year when all mankind gets uneasy and nature is preparing for a long sleep. There was a cabin in the center of the clearing completely surrounded by the heavy forest of the great northwest. A man was seen coming out of the forest fol- lowed by a large dog. As the man ap- proached the cabin he was seen to adjust a heavy pack which was on his baek. He also had some supplies on the toboggan which he was hauling. He was a young man about twenty-five or six years old. He had a good muscular hgure and would weigh about one hundred and seventy pounds. His hair was almost black, he had clear gray eyes that, when he was looking at anyone seemed to look right through them to their inner souls. On the whole he was a very good looking young man. As he neared the cabin he was seen to hitch his revolver within nearer reach of his hand. After satisfying himself that the way was clear he approached and entered the cabin, the dog following at his heels. Every little while he went to the cabin door and looked out. After doing this sev-- eral times he came back, sat down beside his dog and talked to him. XVell, Boyar, I wonder what the lady would say to last night's work. Three years ago she told me I wasn't good for anything and that I had better go some- where and live with the savages who were nearer my level than she was. I've made a name but maybe not a very good one. They call me 'The Killer'-some name, eh? VVell, I've earned it! Two fellows last night but it wasnt my fault. They both died with a gun in each hand. The law will not touch me for getting rid of a couple of bad men. Two and four make six, doesn't it, lloyar? I don't think I've forgotten my schooling yet. l wonder what the lady would Six killin's to my name and more coming. NVell, good-night, old fellow. and keep a close watchin l'Vith this command to the dog he went to his bunk and laid down. The dog curled up in front of the fire-place, with his eyes roving between the door and his master. Meanwhile at the Fort the population was all excited about the recent visit of The Killer. But the people did not offer to go get him Hlld bring him to justice. The next morning the mail arrived and with it on the sled was a young woman, who gave her name as Helen VVright. She appeared to be about twenty-three or four. She was of medium height with dark hair and eyes. Her eyes had a hopeless ex- pression as though she had been hunting for someone and had given it up. She asked to be directed to the hotel.

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CLASS OF 1923, STRONG HIGH SCHOOL Bernard Alonzo Kennedy - Lem Oration, Peddler Benson in Professor Pepp t-U, Pres liminary Speaking HJ, Baseball till. Manager and player Basket- ball tiij, Manager of Baseball KU. l.em is a very quiet, studious boy who never was known to bother the girls. He is six feet tall, has light hair and blue eyes and a very pleasant grin. Although he is light haired he is far from being light-headed lie is a very remarkable boy, but girls, don't set your caps for him because he is bashful. His only ambition is to be a farmer, although he doesn't want it gen' erally known. i Blanche Vivian Lisherness - Blanche Vice President of Senior Class, Address to lhidergradnates, Preliminary Speaking 1-lj, Vivian llrew in Senior Play, Pro- fessor Pepp just take one look at her picture and you will know that she is pretty, sweet, studious and quiet, but not always, for Blanche enjoys a good time as well as anybody and is very fond of danc- ing and other sports. She hails from a farm in South Strong and we have an idea that she likes there, too, lVe all suspect she 'll make a charming teacher after she attends Normal, anyway, her pupils will be sure to adore her. Florice Louise Johnson - Fudge Fudge must be the Flapperu of our class. Her affec- tions are very changeable, although her heart usually rests in Farmington. Needless to say she is fond of dances, and zfvry, 1'f'ry fond of Peanuts . As we see Fudge now, her French bob is done up and she has adopted Paris' latest styles.

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10 THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT Three months went by and the woman was still at the Fort but she was being tor- mented by a man called Big jim, who was a big bully. He was always asking her to marry him but she did not want him. She was only staying at the Fort because she had become interested in The Killer, whom she had heard so much about, and, then again, she was hoping against hope that her dream might be realized. A week or so later she was down town and she heard the cry, 'The Killer' is coming! All the people rushed out to meet him except Big Jim. Helen decided to stay and see The Killer. As he neared she was struck with the familiarity of his iig- ure. As he came up through the street he greeted everyone with a cheery Howdy. Helen was standing in the crowd as The Killer approached. He was greeted by all the people. He doesn't look much like a killer as he stoops to pat his dog, thought Helen. When he looked up he looked straight into Helen's eyes. He jumped back with a strange cry and Helen rushed out to him and cried, ' jim MacDonald, what are you doing way up here? Jim was not stirred up a might after he got over his first surprise. Helen, he said, you drove me up here and I 've made a name for myself. Yes, a pretty name you 've made, Jim! You asked me once if I 'd marry you! Ask me again! Jim's eyes snapped with the remembrance of the time when he was refused. His reply was cold as steel. Helen, would you be willing to live the rest of your life here? I leave in two days for the woods againg if you want to come I'll take you! Jim! jim! Think what you are asking me. To leave my life behind, to go into the woods with you. Jim, I love you and I 'd do almost anything for you but oh, I can 'tl I can 't! You have two days in which to think it over. With that Jim turned and strode toward the fort. When Helen got over her surprise she called after Jim but he did not hear her. She then walked over to one of her woman friends and told her she felt sick and that she would like some water. After she had drunk the water she said, Dear old jim, of course I'll be ready, in two days, to go with you, but first I will find out what you are good for. With that she went to her her boarding house. Big Jim had been standing close by and he motioned to three half breeds who were lurking in the outskirts of the crowd. Did you see that? Well, she 'll never go to him as long as Big jim is alive. And, boys, I've a plan that I think will work out slick. You be ready at sunrise tomorrow with teams, and get the best dogs you can find in the settlement. He then went direct to Helen and told her that Jim had to leave immediately for one of the settler's cabins and he wanted her to let Big Jim conduct her to the cabin. Helen got ready at once and Big Jim led the way. The cabin that Jim led her to was situated on the very outskirts of the settlement. As Helen entered it she was seized by the three half breeds, whom Big Jim had told to come there, and bound. Now, my pretty hussy, we will see who you are going into the woods with, Jim or myself, and as he spoke Big Jim caught her and threw her into one of the bunks. He then turned to the half breeds, and said, Get the dogs and sled out front as quick as you can. The Indians departed to do their bidding. Big Jim then proceeded to get Helen ready for a long, cold ride, so he said, Ah, my dear, when your Jim learns of this, won't he feel fine? Meanwhile Jim had decided to go call on Helen and tell her that he was willing to leave the North for a while, but every year they would come back for a month or two. When he arrived at the house and learned