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

Text from Pages 1 - 50 of the 1925 volume:

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'I'he Nan XVho XVus Innocent The Revenge .... .4....... The Iizlfhed Inquirel .X Year to Live ........... . ,'X1lx':n1tnges of ll Huckhourd ....... The Ilouhle l' :md Double NVn-dmling .. l'ne .'X1llf'l'iC1liI1C ........... ..... M:wie-Ailtuinette School Notes . Athletics . jokes ., . . IQXCIIHIIHCS .. Amlllllllli .. l'uhlished at the close of each school year by the students of Strong l-ligh School Voruiuii lV STRONG, MAINE, JUNE, 1925 NUMMER l THE MUSSUL 'UNSQUIT EDTORIAL BOARD VIVIAN l,. HAMMOND, '25 l.YDli S. HOWIES. '26 STANLICY Al.l.liN, '25 MARTHA li. RICHARDS, '25 SICLMA M. IXl.xcPl'lAll., '27 ALMA lNlt'L'Ol'RT. '28 URRIS li. RICHARDS. '25 FRANK li. SPEAR, '25 Ifirarf .AI.r.ri.i'lnnl lllt1Iltl!!t l' Elll'f0l fI1'f1l1l-Cf t-l.r.v1'.vtt1nl Editor .-llltlvtic Editor Ii.1't'ln1nyt' Editor .S'ofthomorcEdflor I re.rhumn Editor ffIIXl'I1t'.Y,f illltllltltltw' SARA lllfl.l., '25 SUCOHIIV .-lssisltml llltunigur l'Hll.lP STlNL'HFlEl.D, '26 :lrt liditnr liI.lVl0 MURSIE, '25 Joke Erllilw' SARA lllil.l., '25 flluimm' Editor EDITORIALS ll,-XT is education? This question has probably been asked thousands of titnes by eminent scholars and successful men. Almost every man has a ditierent view point. Some claim that a college edu- cation is absolutely necessary for one to become an educated man: others say that men can he as great without any schooling as with heads crammed with Latin and Greek. They hold up as examples Abraham Lincoln, tlartield and Franklin. They never had what is now called education in one sense of the word, They had no chance to go to High Schools and Colleges as the the youth of today but they had deep in their hearts the desire to get as much knowi- edge from the world as was possible. lt was this motive that made Lincoln sit by the tire at night, reading books borrowed from neighbors tive. ten and twenty miles away. Wellington, one of the greatest men in the world, was considered a dunce hy his parents and teachers. Yet at the age of forty-five he conquered the greatest living general except himself. There are men like Michael Angelo who was made by his parents to study surgery and destroyed his paintings and sketches but what other man could have built and designed St. l'eter's Cathedral. So throughout the world there are thous- ands of cases similar to these. l'eople cram their children's heads with a college educa- tion disregarding. perhaps, the child's natural inclination. If a boy dislikes a thing he will not study it and if compelled to do so he may learn it then from necessity. but in a few years all remembrance of it will slip from him. and it is when we become men. not when we are attending school or college. that the benefit of education comes. There are men having numerous degrees fastened to their names that hardly know how to make change. There are men with heads full of Latin and the dead lanffuaifes 5 FF who know practically nothing of the other branches of education. lt is not only in Colleges and l'reparatory Schools that we get an education but we must learn from the practical side of life. Nature has new lessons far excelling any of those found in college or anywhere else if we but study them. Nobody will say that a good education is a hindrance to a man but if he cannot mix common sense with it he really has no more education than one without an A. lt. after his name but who has a broad outlook on the practical affairs of life. COURAGE OURAGIQ is the boldness to encounter danger: fearlessness in all things which demand the greatest daring and 4 THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT valorg and bravery in emergencies. It is the defiance of peril which causes a man to stand out in a crowd and makes people say of him, He is no coward. It is the undaunted spirit of courage and heroism which sends men to their deaths every year while trying to make this world a better one. In another sense of the word it means generosity. Many times it takes real courage to give up things to friends who seem hardly appreciative. Also there is the courage which forces a man to say no to something which he really wants to do very much. The following examples may help to make my meaning clearer. There is the case of Philip Barton who went on to death in the mountains, when a single leap would have saved his own life, to save a train load of people. Everyone will stand up for their friends but it takes a brave man to give his life for strangers. Also there is the brave seaman who stayed at his post and guided the burning ship to safety. But not all the heroes are the ones which we read about in the news- papers. Many and many poor people, on the farm or in the city, give up every day comforts which they might have for them- selves. The little girl who rushes to save a friend from being run over by a car or the boy who helps an old woman across the street when he knows he will be punished for being late are both brave. The soldiers who fought for this country in the World War are perhaps the best ex- amples of courageous men. At any moment they might be killed. A great many of them would never go home again, but they did not back out. All these, and many other, cases of cour- age which I could give prove that it is a thing to be sought after. A coward is not much use in the world and everyone should try to be courageous, bold, and fearless. T is certainly more important for one to speak the English language properly than any other tongue, as English is spoken by eighty millions of the earth's inhabitants. Some of the most interesting topics lose tl1eir point because of the lack of proper words to express them. To appreciate the greater part of the best things in life a knowledge of good English is very necessary. Emphasis should be laid on this need in reading as well as understanding. Influencing the underclassmen. Set a good example to the underclassmen. How may we set an example? How many rules are broken every day? If we kept a few certain rules which we have in our High School the younger students would obey them and be more likely to copy after us. We can set an example in the way we use our school books. If books are given to pupils torn and marked the students will -be more likely to think that the class before them was allowed to do as they pleased and so they could themselves. We can set an example by preserving school property. Not only can we influence the younger pupils by keeping the rules of our school but by keeping politeness, courtesy and friendliness, and so let us try in the re- maining years of our High School course to set an example that will last for years to come. 1 't . 3 Ln THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT Henry Stanley Allen- Stan Baseball t2j Q31 t-ll, Track Q35 till, Captain Baseball HJ, Manager Track L-lj, Athletic Editor Mossui. LlNSQUl'l' t-lp, History t-lj. VVe are told that Stan's ambition is to become Secretary of State, but we doubt if he will stop at that, for we think he will go farther and become President. Anyway we hope he will. lVe think he would make as good a President as he does baseball Captain, and we all know what a fine Captain he makes. Sara Bell- Sadie Class lirumbler Q4 J. Sara, though she has not always been with us, is certainly a favorite among her classmates. NVith her sparkling brown eyes and merry smile, she laughs her way along always seeming to care not whether school keeps or not. Sara is very much awake and among all other sports we think she likes best to dance and ride her beautiful horse. Do you wonder then that she is often restless in school? Virginia Irene Fitch - Renie Address by Class President, Class President tlj till 132 HJ, Charmian Carter in The Little Clodhoppern t3J, Ida May Allcott in Village School lVla'am LED. Irene hails from Tough End. She is of medium height, with blue eyes and light hair. She 's one of the few long haired beauties in the S. H. S, She did like all the boys but lately her affections have been given to Hank, Irene likes to go to dances, socials, movies and May-baskets. She has been Class President for four years and as such is above the average. Helen Mae Goldsmith - Rusty Preliminary Speaking 131, Mrs. Chiggerson Boggs in Little Clodhoppei- tiij, Salutatory C-U. Helen's favorite occupation is quarreling with Matt. She is very studious fat timesj. It just occured to us that Helen could be a great singer, as we have heard her singing Charlie My Boy several times lately. We wonder why? She is very fond of all outdoor sports especially skiing. She has hopes of going to college and we surely hope she will. THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT Vivian Lucille Hammond - Viv Class Secretary 131 141, Editor-in-chief Mussur. UNSQUI1' 141, Chairman of the Standing Board, Student Council 141, Valedictory 141. Have you ever seen Viv during the whole four years not smiling? She has always been cheerful and willing to gratify our far too numerous clamors for help. lt is very fort- unate that she is so patient as she intends to become a school teacher. If her pupils love her as we do, her success is assured. Fred Arthur McCleary - Art, Curley Orchestra 121 131 141, Track 141. Class Will 141. Curley is famous for his wig and his temper which nothing disturbs except the disturbance of the aforementioned wig. Seriously, though, Arthur is a very gifted person. He is very clever at his studies and does all things well. not the least of which is playing the violin. He hails from a farm down in South Strong, but we have heard, 1and hope it's true1 that he intends to develop this last named gift further in Boston. Elmo Morse - Elbow Essay 141, Track 141, joke Editor l11lllSSL'L L'NSQUIT 141 Last year Elbow was our champion hot dog eater, but this year he has changed his occupation to become our champion story teller. We hardly know what to write about Elbow as he changes his mind so often, what we might write now may be ancient history by the time you read this. There- fore we will tell you of him as he is at present. Elbow, like Orris, is specializing in English under the same condtions. Elbow also is a radio Wizard. Martha Ellen Richards - Matt, Bobbee Class Treasurer 141, Assistant Editor-in-chief MUssUL Uxvsgurr 131, Judy in Little Clodhoppern 131, Preliminary Speaking 121 Exchange Editor, Mussm. UNSQUI1- 141, Prophecy 141. Matt, or Bobbee as she prefers to be called, is about the livcliest girl in our class. When it comes to whispering and turning 'round in her seat, she has us all beat. Somehow she and Helen always have something to tell the other just at the wrong moment, and so get caught. We expect Matt will be a great Editor some day as she has had great success writing Themes this year. We have tried to copy her style of writing several times but each time have failed. Here 's hoping she has the best of success. THE MUSSUL UNSQU Orris Burchard Richards - Orris Preliminary Speaking Q31 Q-11, Baseball Q31 C41, Track Q31 141, Address to undergraduates L41. Orris has been in our class only one year. He has always been interested in athletics. His favorite sport is baseball, and he seldom has to jump to catch the ball. We are told that English is his favorite study, twhen he can stay in the classroom long enough so he can say he has been there1. He drives a Nash car, and for that reason is very popular with the girls, Orris is a fine speaker and we expect to hear from him as one of the leaders in the Pine Tree State in a few years. Orris is also interested in the Poultry Business and as Treasurer of the C. M. P. A. is O. K. Frank Edward Spear - Frank First Assistant Business Manager Mussvi. LlNSQUIT 141, Vice President Athletic Association 131, Secretary Athletic Association 111, President N. F. l. P. S. C. 431, Preliminary Speaking Q21, lissay Q41. Here we have a very bashful young man t?1. He is quite a business man as you will see if you look at the list of important oflices he has filled to the satisfaction of all. We hope he will be as successful in the future as he has in the past, and we haven't the least doubt but what he will be. Bertha Marion Vining - Bertha Presentation of Gifts L41. Bertha has been with our class four years, and is well liked by all. She lives on a farm in Avon and is especially interested in her neighbors. Although Bertha is very quiet she enjoys a good time as well as anyone. 8 THIE MUSSUL UNSQUIT 'Min .222 C A FLOWER AMONG WEEDS OT far from a little town, a lonely shack hid itself among the foothills away from the grasp of civilization. Here lived a man and wife with a family of five children. They were very poor and barely earned sufficient bread and clothing and other necessities of life by selling farm products. The father was indolent and provided for his household only what might be absolutely necessary to keep them alive. The poor worn mother plodded daily on, caring as best she could for her children and bowing meekly under her husband's cruelty. Four of the children were too young to give life a serious thought and spent their childhood fighting with each other, for that marked the limit of their knowledge of conduct. However, there existed one beautiful exception in this wretched group, that of a young girl. A girl who seemed a living part of the wild beauty-steeped hills wherein she dwelled. They called her Sylvia, though it wasn't her given name, for always this daughter reminded them of enchanted woods and silvery moonlight, the luminous stars that looked down upon them at night and all the beauty about them. Little these people thought of beauty but they had sensed from the first that Sylvia was not one of them, that she was far. far above them, and, be- at ro cause of this they were in turn awed and angered. As for Sylvia herself, life was both sweet and sad. Her sensitive nature realized and loved the magnificence of all natural life by which she was surrounded. The continual quarreling among the rest of her family and the poverty in their home made her very sad. Sylvia had been sent to the village school for a few years where she had learned to read and write and had firmly implanted in her a desire to learn. Then her father would no longer earn money enough to send her and would not let her go any more. So, with a broken heart this child of the woods was forced to turn her back on civil- ization and turn for consolation to her only friends the trees. the blue sky and the fiowers. Still Sylvia could not choke back that longing to know more, to see more of the great world from which she was shut out. But she had no money, no one who cared, and without these things life seemed hopeless. Sylvia had one pastime from which she received her only real enjoyment. She loved to make pencil sketches of her mountains and sky and the surrounding all. One day in Autumn Sylvia was sitting at the foot of a fir tree on the summit of a high peak. Before her stretched a view that she had, somehow, never felt able to THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT 9 reproduce. She knew that it would require colors to picture what sl1e really saw and these she did not and could not have. How she wanted them Y How she longed to sketch the splendor that her eyes could see! As with sad. dreamy eyes this child artist gazed afar out in the hazy distance she was brought hack to reality hy the snapping of a twig. Looking up with startled eyes she saw standing near her a man. He was young and very handsome, dressed in sport clothes and carried a gun, apparently hunt- ing. Frightened, Sylvia sprang to her feet ready for instant Hight. Spellhound by the wild heauty of this woodland child, and alarmed lest she should run from him, the stranger stood very still, smiling at her. Reassured, Sylvia looked again at his clean, pleasant countenance and was no longer afraid. The hunter spoke, hegged her not to he frightened as nothing could induce him to harm her. As Sylvia timidly drew nearer to him, Malcom Godfrey, ffor that was his namej told her how he happened to he there. Gaining confidence Sylvia re- seated herself and in response to his re- quest. introduced herself. There was not much to tell until, for some unknown rea- son she found herself telling him her dreams and her desires. Young Godfrey was inter- ested. especially in her love of drawing and he asked permission to return there the next day with paints and a real outfit. He wanted to help her to realize her dreams and he told her that it might he very possi- hle for her to earn money hy painting. Temptation overcame all else and Sylvia agreed to meet him there the following afternoon. On returning home the girl said nothing of her adventure to her parents. The next day Sylvia was at the meeting place long hefore the appointed time. At last he came and Sylvia's delight in the paints was unhounded. Godfrey showed his eager student how to mix and use them and then remained very still while she tried her first real picture. lireathlessly she worked and Malcom was forgotten. After a long time Sylvia seemed to have completed her work and Malcom asked eagerly to see it. Amazement covered his face as he regarded the sketch. It was a very simple scene that she had drawn, and the work was crude, hut in the heauty of it Malcom realized that here indeed was tal- ent. He asked to take her painting with him and leaving her the paints he went away promising to come hack in a day or two. Malcom was true to his word hut this time he hrought a lovely lady and a college professor with him. They talked a long time with Sylvia and at last she fully real- ized that a wonderful thing was ahout to happen in her interest. She was to have a chance to go away to a hig school and hest of all to develop her new found talent as an artist. Taking her new friends with her Sylvia went down to the shack which for sixteen years had heen her only home. Much argument was used hut finally her father was induced to let her go. Thus Sylvia left her mountains to go into the world and have all her dreams realized. .In later years she often returned to her mountains and the little shack, now with plenty of money, for life had indeed been good to her. Not for one moment did she forget those whom she had never seemed to helong to and yet who had given her her he- loved hills, which still remained so dear. Neither was Malcom and his kind deed for- gotten. Wiith childlike love Sylvia rever- enced him as a young God, until as she grew up, hoth found real love and she he- came his wife. Helen- Gtlftfcflllffll, '25, THE THEFT T was too good an evening to remain in- doors. Alice decided to take a walk around the grounds of her home. She lived in a stately old mansion. a mile from the bustle and confusion of New York Citv. Her father and mother had gone to the hall 10 THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT that evening, but for some unaccountable reason, Alice had wanted to remain at home. As she stood admiring some beautiful flowers in the garden, Alice heard a light step behind her. She turned around and saw a man holding a hat in his hand. I beg your pardon, Miss, he said, for disturb- ing you, but I am a salesman, representing a publishing company. Here he held out a book to her. She looked at it and kept thinking it strange that he should call in the evening. Alice said that she didn't care for the book. The man, or rather youth, had hesitated, but, different from most agents, had not offered to continue the sales-talk. Instead he conversed with her a few minutes then departed. Alice was not usually nervous but this evening-probably it was because she was alone. As she had been talking to the stranger Alice thought that she had de- tected a shadow in the further part of the grounds. It wasn't anything, she kept telling herself, but somehow, sh-e could not convince her conscience and so she went into the house. As she went by her father's office she glanced in. The safe was open and their compartment of money and jewels gone! Alice suddenly felt weak, but finally reached the telephone. Police Headquarters, she said to the operator. When the Chief of Police an- swered she requested him to come to her house at once. He and several officers arrived in about fifteen minutes. Alice briefly stated the facts of the case. Did you see anyone on the grounds or prowling around? he inquired. N-no, she answered. Somehow she could not tell about the young salesman. Why, he probably wasn't only twenty, or maybe a little older, and anyhow he would- n't have done anything like stealing. Sure? the Chief asked. Yes. It was Hrmer this time. For several weeks the police searched but were not able to find any trace of the robber or robbers. One day Alice was going down-street and she met the salesman. Er-hullo, he greeted her. How-do-you-do, she answered. But suddenly a thought seized her. Did you see anyone prowling around the grounds that night you called? asked Alice. No, he said. She passed on. Alice was getting dis- the jewels and found. As her couraged now. Maybe money never would be family were by no means rich, they would have to move to less pretentious quarters until her father might have a higher salary. The jewels had been handed down from ancestors. One morning a few days later her father remarked at breakfast, If that money and those jewels aren't found soon we will have to leave this place. The day before packing, Eloise, the maid, 'brought a card in bearing the name, john Harrison. Who was that? She knew no one by that name. Bring him in, Eloise, she directed. Whom should she see but the salesman! I have come to return these thing, Miss Chalmers. Here he handed to Alice, to her utmost astonishment, the stolen money and jewels. I know you will think me nothing but a common thief, but, honestly, I did not want to act the part in the job I -did. The man that really did it knew that I owed some money. He offered to pay it if I'd talk to you until he could perform the robbery. I could see no harm in that then, but I do now. Afterwards I paid my debt and got the things away from that man. I couldn't ask you to forgive me after the way I've acted. But I do, she said, holding out her hand. Six months later the gleaming headlines THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT ll of the New York Tribune, were: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Chalmers announce the engagement of their daughter, Alice, to Mr. john Harrison, son of Mr. William Harrison, the copper merchant. Gfflltflflllf Foster, '27, THE THIRD WR ECK NE day an old miner, known in the west end of the mountain division as Peter the Hermit, because he lived alone, tramped into headquarters and an- nounced that he had been warned by God that the bridge at the west end of Gold- miner's Canyon would go down under the east bound fiyer at eleven o'clock the next night. The station agent. to whom he told the matter, listened calmly until the old man was through and thanking him gave him a pass back to the mine, considering the in- cident closed. lt would have been all right had not the old miner told the same story to some of the section hands who were more super- stitious than the station agent. By night the news had been well spread around and was on the wires. Of course nothing hap- pened to the heavy Hyer, but the very next night the fast number 16 racing down a steep grade, left the steel and piled itself up in a horrible mass at the bottom of a hundred-foot embankment. It is a notion on the railroads that when there is one wreck there will be two more. Soon after the first wreck there was a rear- end collision of a freight and passenger train in which several people were injured. Then everyone held their breath for the third and final smash. Nels johnson, a big Swede, was to fire number 516, his father's engine, on the hundred mile run through the night. When he went into the roundhouse, just before they left, to bring the big engine out, he overheard two men talking on the other side I tell you it's bound to come, one of them was sayingg never knew it to fail. When there 's two smashes there 's bound to be a third. What makes it happen is because everyone is on edge and thinking of it, said the other man. If I were the boss I 'd lay off every man that has the scare fever and would start with the big fellow that's taking this engine out tonight. He's about the most rattled, said the first speaker. Nels, working quietly around the engine, gasped with astonishment. It was his father that they were talking about, he was called one of the best engineers on the division. In due time he brought the engine onto the span. and, while waiting for his father. went to work cleaning the cab which was plentifully begrimed with the black coal dust. VVhile he was shining things up his father climbed aboard. Never a man to talk much. he merely nodded to Nels and took the oil can out to oil up. ln about fifteen minutes a mellow whistle rang out announcing the arrival of the be- lated special, and 516 was ready to start out on its run up the canyon and across the Red Desert. Five minutes more saw the west end engine cut off and 516 backing fo a coupling with the train. Then came the hiss of the air brakes undergoing the test and with a shuddering blast of the exhaust as the drive wheels of the big pacific type bit the rails and the long train moved slowly away. It was not until the Hrst stop at the edge of the desert that Nels had his first good look at his father. He had just re- ceived a telegram from the train despatcher and as he read the copy to his fireman he stumbled nervously over the words as if he could not see plainly. As Nels sat at his seat during the next half of the run watching the two narrow ribbons of steel whirl by under the gleam of the headlight he suddenly saw what seemed to be a hud- dled confusion down the track and a red light dancing up and down a short distance away. As be saw that his father was mak- ing no move to stop he leaned over and shouted as loud as he could, Red! Dad! Red! and at the frenzied shout of his l2 THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT father jammed the throttle home and snap- ped in the air brakes. It was a close call. A heavily loaded freight train had jumped the tracks and the flyer had narrowly missed plowing through it. From then on Nels kept watch of the signals and if his father did not slow down at the proper time he warned him. At their last stop the engineer climbed down from his seat ,and told his son to take the throttle because he could not see to drive any farther. Nels did as he was told and brought the train through safely. The next day he took his father to a doctor who told him that he would have to take a long vacation to rest his eyes. Nels work- ing as fireman received enough pay to support the family. Arthur McClc'ary, '25, ESSAY ON FEAR EAR is defined to be a painful emotion excited by an apprehension of impending danger. In this definition there are four things to be noticed. First, fear is an emotion of the mind. This dis- tinguishes it from bodily acts and affec- tions. Secondly, it is painful. This dis- tinguishes it from many other mental emo- tions, such as joy. and the like. Thirdly, it is excited in view of something impend- ing or yet to come. This distinguishes it from remorse and other such feelings which refer to what is past. Fourthly, it is ex- cited in view of coming danger. This dis- tinguishes it from hope and feelings of that kind which look forward to coming happi- ness. The definition, therefore, includes a great deal, although it is short. The scope of the utility of fear is broad. It makes people careful. There would be a great many more crimes than there are now if wicked men were not afraid of the consequences of wrong-doing. Fear of being drowned makes boys more careful about going into the water. Fear of bad marks or of other kinds of punishment sometimes keeps students from misbehaving or from neglecting their lessons. Though fear is a mental, not a bodily affection it shows itself in bodily signs. When a horse is frightened he often trembles all over, but generally runs away, looking wildly out of his eyes. When a dog is afraid he hangs his head and sneaks away with his tail drooping between his legs. In men, fear shows itself chiefly in their loss of color. A man who is very much terrified generally becomes ghastly white. I have seen it stated that the reason of this is that the blood leaves the face and rushes back to the heart. Fear is unreasonable when it is without good cause or when the danger apprehended is imaginary. This is what leads people to be afraid of the dark, or of witches and ghosts. Horses often get frightened at imaginary dangers. They see a leaf stir at the side of the street and they seem to think it is a monster about to spring upon them. Horses seem more easily frightened than any other animals by unreal dangers. When a person looks down from the top of a house or a high tower, he is apt to be afraid, even though there is a strong rail- ing so that he could not fall over if he tried. This seems to be an unreasonable fear, and yet almost everybody feels it. We have the same feeling when standing on the platform of a railroad station, as the engine comes thundering up. We know we are beyond its reach and yet we involun- tarily shrink back from the monster. Fear is reasonable when the evil appre- hended is real, and is of such magnitude that it is likely to cause us great distress. If a man had fallen upon the railroad track, and his feet had caught fast in the timbers, so that he could not get off and he should see the train coming very fast he would be horribly afraid and his fear would be per- fectly reasonable. If a man had murdered another or had committed any great crime, he would have reason to be afraid, because the hand of justice may at any time over- THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT 13 take him. The Bible says, Be sure your sin shall find you out. There is one fear which we should all have and that is the fear of God our Maker. Hilu'a, foluzxon, '26. THE MAN WHO WAS INNOCENT FNNFTH TAYLOR at the age of twenty-one was young and full of happiness. He held a good position in one of the largest department stores in Boston. He was always ready to help someone in trouble and many times he had given money to poor children in the streets so that they might have a warm dinner or supper. Kenneth Taylor on returning from his work discovered that he had left some papers and books, which he had wanted, on his desk at the department store. After eating his supper he decided to return to the store and get the things that he had left as he had a key and could enter the building anytime he wished. On entering the ofhee where he worked he discoverd that the safe had been broken into. He rushed to the street and called an officer and then telephoned the president of the company. VVhen they arrived Kenneth told them his story of returning for his books and discovering that the safe had been broken into. After hearing the story the president told him to go home as they would need him no more that night. About two hours after Kenneth had been home he heard a knock at his door. On opening it he met two ofiicers of the law with the president of the company and his best friend, Harold Phillips. One of the ofiicers said they had come to search his room for the money and papers that were stolen from the safe and that his friend, Harold. had seen him take the money from the safe and followed him home and seen him place the money in his room, then re- turned to the store and called an officer. I think you must be mistaken, Harold, said Kenneth, and you are welcome to search the room but I am afraid you will not be successful in finding the money here. Harold then spoke to the oliicer and, I.et's look in the bed mattress first, that is where he usually puts his stolen goods. You 're a liar, said Kenneth. The officers went to the bed and after removing the blanket and sheets they found part of the money and papers in the mattress. Well, what have you to say about your- self, now? said the officer, showing Ken- neth the money. l never took it. Someone else must have put it in my bed when I was out. I swear that I did not know it was there, said Kenneth. That is what they all say when they get caught, said the officer. You will believe me, Harold: you know that I am honest and would not steal, don't you? said Kenneth. No, Kenneth, said Harold. You might as well give up and admit that it is nothing new for you to steal. You lie, said Kenneth. Conte, said the ofiicer, you can tell this to the judge. . .Xt the end of Kenneth's trial the next day he was found guilty on the information given by Harold and was sentenced to ten years in the Federal prison near Boston. .lust before leaving the court room for prison Kenneth turned to I-Iarold who was seated near him and said, All right, Har- old, I know now who took the money. lt was you, but I can not prove it. You put it in my room as a blind to protect yourself. I thought you were my friend but now I know that you are my enemy and some day you will suffer as I am going to suffer for the next ten years. After saying these words Kenneth was conducted from the court room by two onicers and taken to the Federal prison. an ik if lk av Today, nearly ten years later, Kenneth Taylor is again passing through the gates of the Federal prison but this time he is 14 THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT passing out free to do as he pleases once more. As one looks closely and watches this man as he passes through the gates one can not believe that this is the same young man who entered the prison ten years be- fore. Today this man is older, his shoul- ders are rounding and stooping and in his face can be seen the suffering that he has been through. His eyes show no light of happiness that had once been there and on his hands are the signs caused by the hard work in the prison. As the gates of the prison close behind him he turns and views what has been his home for the last ten years and begins to think. Could he call this his home for the last ten years? Yes, it has been his home but still it was not a home. It was a place of hard labor and punishment. It made you a marked man for the rest of your life. It gave you a record but such a record as would injure you more than help you. In fact, it de- stroys all chances of success for you. You had no friends who would trust you and help you get started. It left you without money and with a hard life ahead. It fact, it makes you a lone man among thousands and thousands of honest people. It gives you the name of an ex-convict, a name that follows you to the end of your days and with it ten years of life that you will never forget. As Kenneth turned from looking at the prison there was but one light in his eyes, hate and revenge for the wrong that had as he was walking been done him. just away from the prison an oliicer came run- ning up and told him that he was wanted at the Courthouse and that he would take him there. On entering the Court room whom did Kenneth see sitting, handcuffed, before the judges' desk but his old friend Harold Phillips. Kenneth soon learned that Harold had been caught and found guilty of enter- ing with intentions to steal and of an at- tempt to murder a watchman, in the build- ing where he once worked. The watch- man had been found in the building with two bullet holes in his side when Harold was caught. When the judge pronounced sentence Harold was given twenty years of hard labor in the Federal prison. Fifteen years was for the attempt at murder and the other five was for deceiving the Court and giving false information ten years before that had sent an innocent man to prison. When Harold heard his sentence read he turned to Kenneth and said, Oh, Kenneth, can't you save me? You know that I was your best friend before you went to prisonf' Yes, I knowf' said Kenneth, and what did my best friend do but send me to prison? You forgot to mention that and now when you are in trouble you expect the man you sent to prison to help you out, but you are mistaken. I will not raise my little finger to help you out. I told you ten years ago in this same Court room that you would suffer as I was going to suffer and now the day has come. Be a man and take what you deserve, that is what I had to do. After Harold had been taken from the Court room Kenneth learned that a diary had been found in Harold's room and in it was a page written about how Harold had placed the money in Kenneth's room when he was out and that he had had him arrested by bringing the ofhcers to his room and showing them where the money was and making them believe that Kenneth had taken it. As Kenneth turned to leave the Court room he felt a light tap on his shoulder and on turning whom did he see but the president of the company where he had once worked. I am sorry that I made a mistake in believing that you took the money, said the president, and now I want to shake hands with you and tell you that I have a position for you at my office with a salary of fifty dollars a week to commence with. Will you forget the wrong that I have done by mistake and take the job ?', THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT 15 1 will, said Kenneth shaking hands with the president. 'A And will be on the job Monday morning. Today, two years later, Kenneth Taylor is manager of the big company' and is one of the most popular men in his district. Stanley Allen, '25. THE REVENGE HE ringmaster's whip cracked through the air once, twice, and the white horses pranced majestically into the ring, each one bearing its dainty rider. It was the first opening of the season and all performers were doing their best after the mid-winter vacation. Some were rather stiff, especially those who had been in the circus only a few months. Jack, the clown, danced rather ungrace- fully into the ring, then the bell rang. Each horse rising on l1is back feet, then dancing to the tune which jack was whistling, went out of the ring. All ready for second part, cried the assistant manager through his megaphone. All set. he yelled to some of the extras who were lounging around in some chairs. Gee! exclaimed Sally to one of her friends as she watched the lions marching slowly into the ring while a young girl followed with a whip. That girl El1en's got some grit. I'll say she don't know when she's lucky, leaving a good home and lots of money. But, of course, I suppose, her father was kinda cross to her. Cross ! exclaimed Betty. 'A My good- ness, I reckon he ain't so cross as old Mc- Pherson here, indicating the manager. The girl who had been spoken of as Ellen was greatly enjoying life. She loved the animals, especially the lions, whose care had been given to her. She thrilled at see- ing them cower, as she would snap the whip, or watching them doing stunts, as she swung upon the trapeze above their heads. Ellen Marshall had left home be- cause of a quarrel with her father. She wanted to have adventures which she read about. Ellen hated to leave her mother but the world and its ways called to her more than luxuries. Now, as she walked behind the lions, a sharp pain of regret seized her-if her father could only see her now. Good work, said McPherson to Ellen as the act was finished. Hut, he added rather grimly, always be sure the lions think that you can handle them, or, perhaps, some day tl1ey 'll not be under control. just a week from today and we start on our contract. 4- 41 ik lk uf Meanwhile, in New York City Ellen's father, john Marshall, was busy with large contracts. In his spare moments, only, did he think of his daughter. Well, anyway, he thought grimly, I'll get my revenge some day. I'll show her that she can stay at home and be my daughter or go with a show and be disownedf' But Ellen's mother was miserable be- cause of the absence of her daughter. She had only a vague idea of what Ellen was doing, traveling in some circus. There was to be a large circus due in their vicin- ity within several weeks. If only- if only Ellen would be in that one and she could bring her home. At last the great day arrived, when New York's people expected to see the largest circus in the country. The day was hot and sultry. and john Marshall could not settle down to work, so he went home. Several business callers had aske-l him if he was going to the circus. As he went hon1e he decided to take his wife and go to the circus. :of -if if lk ik It was a busy day for the circus people. After the parade in the morning, everyone prepared for the afternoon. At last the afternoon came with all its glories and thrills. The main tent was packed. When it was time for Ellen to enter with the lions, her heart beat fast. But she bore 16 THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT her head proudly and walked in. A great applause greeted her. She snapped the whip, then the intense moments came. She swung upon the trapeze, the lions doing their part. Ellen could feel the great ropes stretch as elastic, her face grew wliite as marble. If they should break she could save herself, but the lions would not under- stand, they would become unmanagable. She saw the second one look at her, then noticed the wild look which came into his eyes. The crowd was cheering, calling, and laughing. Then the fatal moment--the rope broke, she felt dizzy, the next she felt those outstretched claws tearing at her. The lions were fierce. Now the tent was filled with terror. Children and women screamed. She heard someone call her name hoarsely, opening her eyes she looked into the face of her father. I-I couldn't manage them, daddy, she gasped faintly. Oh, God, moaned her father as he held the dying figure close, is this my re- venge? Clisrisfy Vining, '27. A BAFFLED INQUIRER MONG the hills of New Hampshire there is a village called Southtown. It is not very large, having only about four hundred inhabitants. There are two stores and a church. The school building is on a hill overlooking the rest of the town. There is only one lodging house and that is very small and cheap. The people of the town are very proud of the fact that they have a railroad. True there is only one train each day which combines a passenger and a freight, but they think it is wonderful, nevertheless. No one ever visits Southtown unless it is absolutely necessary and then they never stay any longer than they have to. There is nothing to do, nothing to go to, and the people are so inquisitive that strangers have no peace from the time they come until they leave. One day there was unusual excitement. A strange young man had arrived on the train. He was a very common looking fel- low. He was dressed in a blue suit, much the worse for wear. His straw hat was rather battered. As he descended to the platform the townspeople, who were at the station, were very curious to know who he was. He set down his suitcase, yanked a faded blue handkerchief from his pocket and carefully wiped the sweat from his face, which was many times too red to be beautiful. He turned his pale blue eyes on the staring crowd and then inquired of the station master where he could find a hotel. The man pointed across the street to the dingy boarding house. The young man thanked him and made his way through the crowd to the building. Several days passed. No one knew any more about him than that his name was john Smith. He did not seem to have any business. Several people had tried to find out but he evaded all their attempts to pry into his affairs. At last the sheriff, a man long noted for his cleverness, decided that it was his duty to find out something about him. So that evening, as the men were gathered in the general store, he began, Ever in Southtown before? in No.0 Going farther, I expect? No answer. How much longer will you be here with us? Two weeks. Excuse my curiosity, but may I ask what kind of business you represent? There was a long pause. The listeners thought he was not going to answer. Then- You are the sheriff you said? in- quired the stranger. H Yes!! THIC IXIUSSUL UNSQLIIT I7 XYell, then, I suppose I ought to tell you. It would he no more than lair. Yes? XYell, ahout three weeks ago. over in Rockport I stole a-sawmill. l got away with it all right too, hut like a fool I went hack after the dam and got caught. The judge gave me my choice of six months in jail or three weeks in Southtown and like another idiot I took Southtown. .-X long pause followed this remark. Soon afterwards the talk changed to other matters. The next morning, as the sheritl' was loating in the post ottice who should Colne in hut the young stranger. The post master handed him an otiicial looking letter. As he lett Southtown that afternoon the towns- people thought his sentence had for some unknown reason heen repealed and the otlieial looking docmnent was a pardon. IYI.'Z'l.tIIl I.. Iitllllllltlllll, iff. A YEAR TO LIVE H Iil.I., my hoy. said the old Doctor laying his hand on the l1oy's shoulder. I 'm going to tell you the truth, you 've got quick consumption and I helieve you 'll die in less than a year, in fact, l'm positive. lllll sorry, you don't know how sorry I am to have to tell you this, hut I know you want to know the truth. Ilut, Doctor, broke in the lmoy, Don't you think l'd have a chance if I went to the dry plains of Arizona? No, son, I guess not, you may as well stay here and keep on going to school. lJon't work too hard nor play too hardg just get along as easily as possible. VI'ell. Hughes, I'm going to work hard for old Doctor. said the hoy. Robert Alma Mater if l've only got one year to live, and squaring his shoulders, he walked out of the room. Too had! Too had I mused the Doctor. That hoy would he a mighty smart man if he could live, but anyway we must take life as it goes and not cry over what can't Ive, Rohert Ilughes stepped into the street. and hailed a street car: he found a seat and sat thinking over what the Iloctor had told him. XYhy, it couldn't he so. llere he was healthy-except for that irritating cough and the Doctor said he couldn't live a year. XYell, anyway, he said to himsel f. I 'm going to put more good into that year than , . .. v ., I ve put into the rest of my hte. Xes. he continued. aloud. I get oll- here. and as the car slowed down he stepped oil. and walked up the path to his fraternity house on the College Campus I'ntil almost midnight he lay awake try- ing to think of some good that he could do. The next morning he arose and dressed at his usual hour and went down stairs to hreaktast. After he had tinished he strolled out across the Campus: things had never seemed so hright lnefore, he retleeterl. llere he was president of his class. one of the leaders in his fraternity and Captain of the foothall team, of course he would have to resign the last named position hut he could keep the other two. His eyes wandered a- hout and lighted on Haughton, a young freshman who had just come to the College. lle had heard from some of the hoys that Haughton wasn't standing very well in his suhjects Init was idling his time away. l'erhaps, he mused, l could stir up his amhition a little, guess l'll try. anyway. So he strolled over to him and said, Come up to my room will you, Haughton, I 'd like to talk with you, .-Xll right, the other assented and they walked up stairs together. When they were seated in Rohert's room, he said, I hear llaughton that you 're not standing very well in your studies, what's the IUIlliCl'?,, Uh, returned the other shamefacedly, I guess I've heen fooling too much. Well. said Hughes. ,'Xren't your parents paying your way through this College? IJon't they expect you to grad- uate? Or had they rather see you go out 18 THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT of College because you 've been too lazy to study? Now come, he added persua- sively, I 'll help you and if you 'll study I'm sure you 'll pass. Thanks, said Haughton simply, I'll try. Robert beard no more from him for a week or two and then he asked one of the teachers about him. Oh yes, Haughton, was the reply, VVhy he 's straightened out remarkably and he's doing excellently in his lessons. Then Robert decided that he could help a little by encouraging the idlers to work and be worked hard at this as well as for his fraternity. which he was boosting for all he was worth. His resignation from the football team brought a howl of protest and even when he told them the doctor's verdict they wanted him to be Captain even though he didn't play. It was towards the last of the season, late in the fall, when Hale played Illinois College, their ancient rivals, at Hale. At this time Robert was very weak and had to be in bed but he didn't want to miss this, the greatest game of the year as far as Hale was concerned, so he had his couch moved to the side lines on the Hale side of the field. Illinois scored a field goal in the first quarter, in the next two neither team scored and Hale was feeling rather blue. The team lined up and it was Hale's ball. The crowd were yelling for a touch- down, but as the ball was in the middle of the field this seemed rather unlikely. 6-14-24-7-Q, and the ball was snapped to Hull the quarter back, he in turn, with- out moving threw a long pass directly into the arms of Haughton, the young fresh- man, who was playing his first regular game. Haughton started down the field with the whole team in pursuit only the left end of the Illinois team was between him and the goal, but at this end a big burly fellow was thundering down the field upon him. As he was almost 'upon Haughton the young halfback dodged aside and threw out his arm at the same time caused the man to miss his tackle. However, now the right tackle of the Illinois team, a fast runner, was swiftly overtaking him. Haughton's course was taking him close to the sidelines where Hughes lay on his couch. When he saw the boy running down the field and the other in close pursuit he jumped up and cried, Run, Haughton, for the love of God and old Hale, Run. His shout ended in a fit of coughing, but Haughton had heard and it seemed now as though the two players were flying down the field. Suddenly the Illinois tackle sprang and threw out his arms to catch Haughton's knees and bring him to the ground, but his outstretched hands grasped nothing and Haughton hurried across the line for a touchdown, in the last minute of play. Immediately after his outburst that had so nerved Haughton, Robert faintedg when he came to he saw the boys gathering a- round him and Haughton standing at the foot of his couch, Did he get the touch- down? he asked weakly and at the reply in the affirmative he smiled, gasped and died. Philip Stinchfield, '26. ADVANTAGES OF A BUCKBOARD T was in the fall of the year. A husking bee was going on at Silas Pickleater's. The young fellows had hastened through their baskets of corn as fast as their stiff collars and Sunday clothes would permit, regardless of comfort. Harry was the last He felt disappointed and blamed himself for choosing a basket with the red ear so near the bottom, for now had captured brown-eyed one to finish. Donald Fields Betty, the belle of the evening as well as of all Greenville. But Harry resolved not to show his secret feelings, and among the laughter of those present, he lightly kissed the brow of THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT 19 Angie Lane, the angular wall-Hower, which made the long wait seem well worth while to her. She could not help the blush which rushed to her face and caused even more merriment among those watching. Harry then heroically ushered her to where the refreshments were being served. He danced with her all the evening, paying her all the attentions that might be ex- pected of a cotmtry youth of his position. The poor, ignorant Angie, thinking she was in Heaven, enjoyed herself more than she ever had before, little realizing that Harry's attentions were only intended as a source of amusement and gossip for others. VVhen it was time to go home, Harry helped Angie on with her wraps and assisted her to a seat on his buckboard. Having driven her home with the same pretended courtesies, he left her on her doorstep and with a smiling good-night, was off. Out of sight. Angie was soon forgotten. The smiles left Harry's face. He let the old horse jog along at her leisure, and de- voted himself to his thoughts. VVhat wouldn't he do when he met that Don Fields? just because he went away to school and could drive his father's Ford was no earthly reason why he had a right to have Betty all of the time. He ought to give the other fellows a chance, and he would too, and be glad to. when Harry got through with him. Betty Blaine was the prettiest girl in Greenville. Her father, the village store- keeper, had plenty of money and planned to send Betty away to school after she had finished in Greenville. Sometime in the distant future, when her education should be completed, she would return to Green- ville and marry Harry. They would have a nice little bungalow down near the river and - - - if only that pesky Don Fields would keep out of the way. He seemed to be always just a little ahead of Harry, who supposed that Betty really preferred him to Donald, if given the chance for a choice. Such thoughts and others crowded them- selves into Harry's mind as, with the fender supporting both the reins and his feet, he neared the four-corners. Quickly he stopped the horse and stared. He could hardly believe he was awake when he saw, ahead of him, a Ford hy the road- side. and a dark figure stooping beside it. apparently repairing a tire. There were only two cars in Greenville. and this unmistakably belonged to Mr. Fields, for was it not headed toward lilainesf and was it not Donald kneeling beside it, and was not that dark figure in the seat Betty? Yes, of course, for who else could it be? Thus again, rushed the thoughts of Harry. He instantly made up his mind to his coming triumph. He would drive up to the car, stop, and carelessly ask if he could help any. Of course Donald would refuse, for he knew that Harry was entirely ignorant about any- thing concerning a car. Then Harry would ask if it were going to take long to fix the car and would suggest that he take Betty home. Of course Betty would be anxious to get home and Donald would have to let her go, and after that the matter would take care of itself. It was an excellent plan, and as Harry rolled his eyes upward in anticipation of the pleasure that would soon be his, he felt a sprinkle in his eye. lt was only dew, but he hastily determined it was going to rain. Then, of course, his plans would easily work out right. Harry then slapped the horse with the reins, drove on a few rods and shouted, in a loud voice, VVhoa, Dolly, then to Don- ald, Busted-down, have-ye? Need any help? The figure beside the car arose to a height of six feet before the astonished Harry, and replied in an unfamiliar bitt decisive tone, Yes, I have punctured a tire, and cannot seem to fix it in the dark. 320 THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT I'erhaps you can help me if you are not in a hurry. Harry's dream was smashed. He had been too sure of his own success. How- ever. since he had offered his services to this unlucky traveler, there was nothing to do but make his word good. He soon learned that this gentleman was a doctor from a neighboring town. He had been called to a consultation with the Greenville doctor, concerning a chronic case of consumption, and was anxious to get there as soon as possible. Harry drove back three miles over the weary road and landed the stranger safely at the home of Dr. Smith, for which serv- ice he received the princely sum of two dollars. He then hurried toward home, for it was very late. However, he was happy, having forgotten the evening's misfortune, think- ing what he might now buy for Betty's com- ing birthday. After all, just one night wasn't much and he would see her in the morning, when he went to town for his father. By this time Harry had arrived at the four-corners for the second time. He saw the Ford beside the road and the figure in the seat, just as he had before. Who could this dumb person be, whom the doctor had forgotten in his haste? Driving nearer, Harry kicked himself for having compared the beautiful Betty to the limb of a dead tree. Ma-rtha Richards, '25, THE DOUBLE C AND DOUBLE WEDDING U PRINGDALE! Springdale! rang out the voice of the conductor. The small train was just slowing up at the station in the town of Foxgrove. As the train was taking a direction east from Fox- grove. it was necessary for those who were travelling east or south to take the stage- coach. By coach it was very dangerous, sometimes it was plundered by bandits and every passenger robbed, for the distance between stopping places was great. As the train came to a stop, a young lady, about twenty, descended the steps and en- tered the little station. She was pretty and well dressed but there was something about her appearance that gave one the idea that she came from the country, not the city. Her name was Annabelle VVeyland, and she was on her way to Dallas, Texas, to live on the large Double C ranch left her upon the death of her uncle. Annabelle noticed especially two young people, a man and a woman, perhaps they were man and wife, or they may be brother and sister: they looked so much alike, An- nabelle finally decided they were very closely related. She entered the station just behind them and therefore took the next seat, to wait for the coach. Evidently they were going the same way as Anna- belle. She soon found herself talking very freely with them. Yes, it is tiresome travelling, and I have been so far and have two or three hundred miles more to go. I am going to Dallas, Texas, to live on a ranch. I have no folks there except a nine year old cousin, but there is the cook, and the cow- boys, and the foreman. My uncle has just died, and his last request was that I should come and care for my little cousin, and look after the ranch. I hope I will enjoy it and have kind neighbors. Oh, how nice, exclaimed the other girl, whose name Annabelle had learned was Sally Gilpin, and the young man was her brother jack. We are also on our way to Dallas and I do hope our ranches are near together. It would be just grand to have some kind friend there so soon. As she finished, the stagecoach drove up, and, after making some change in horses, started towards the next town. The way did not seem so long and dreary as before. They were conversing continually, hardly giving the other three passengers time to think. THIE MUSSUI. UNSQUIT 21 Yes. Sally. I was born in Vermont on a little farm. I lived there for nine years and then my mother died. Father hired a woman to care for me, but Dad was soon taken very ill and lived but a week. Then l was hurried off to Connecticut and lived with my mother's sister, on a farm. I at- tended a little country school for a year and then went to Iligh School, from which I was graduated two years ago. Since then I have been studying music, lint, I suppose, when I get on the ranch I will for- get all I ever knew about it. I love the out- of-doors and will probably spend my time riding and doing odd jobs about the ranch. You were very unfortunate to lose your parents, and to have no brothers or sisters. My father is dead, but mother is in chicago. I was born on a farm in Illi- nois but when I was four my parents moved to Chicago, so you see I have become ac- quainted with city life. I detest it, and am longing for dear old Texas, remarked Sally. l'oor .lack had very little to say, only a yes or no, once in a while. Although .lack canle from the city he was a rather bashful young man. Ilut Annabelle thought to her- self that he could soon overcome his handi- cap. For a mile or two, little was said, and they soon reached the next town. It was now one hundred miles from Dallas. They could go twenty-live miles a day. O11 the fourth day they arrived in Dallas, and the foreman from each ranch was there to meet them. Soon they were seated on a buckboard and hurrying to their ranches. A very pleasant surprise came to them: their ranches joined each other. At Anna- beIle's ranch there were fourteen cowboys. The foreman, and the cook, and Cousin .lane all welcomed her to her new home. On the ranch that Sally and -lack were go- ing to occupy there were te11 cowboys, a cook, and the woman who did the other work. Now .lack would become foreman and Sally would be the lady of the house. Sally picked out her saddle horse and about the same time, on the neighboring ranch, ,Xnnabelle was doing the same thing. There soon developed a very close friend- ship between them. bnt there was one other included, Ifverett Lalnbert, the foreman on ,Xnnabelle's ranch. The four were seen many times out for a canter in the moon- light. They were all grouped together but it was very noticeable that ICverett's horse walked beside SaIly's, and -Iack's beside ,'Xnnabelle's. One night when lack and Sally were alone, ,lack asked, Sally, wouldn't you like to be lXIrs. Iiverett Lambert? Wlhy, jack. how did you know I would like to be? I am going to be tomorrow eve- ning at seven o'clock. .-Xll right, Sally, let 's make it a double wedding. VVouIdn't you like a sister? lft'I'flItI l'1'11i11g, '25, UNE AMERICAINE RI.E.AXNS est une ville de France oil demeurent beaucoup de gens, et de riches et de pauvres. Notre histoire com- mence ici au temps de la Grand tluerre quand on attendait fi tout moment des nouvelles des .-Xllemands. 'leanne I'erron y demenrait avec son pere et sa mere dans une petite maison basse. hleanne, qui n'avait que seize ans, ne comprenait pas le danger an pays et qu'il se pourrait que son pere allat it la guerre. ,leanne n'allait pas ft l'ecole depuis deux annees parce que sa mere avait besoin de son assistance chez eux. M. I'erron travaillait dans une fabrique Oil l'on faisait du drap. lintin le jour est venu quand le com- mandement est donne de partir pour la guerre et totls les hommes de la ville etaient tideles a leur drapeau. Jeanne et sa mere ont promis bravement it M. Ilerron qu'ils allaient travailler ferme pour oter de leurs esprits la peur du danger et qu'ils allaient attendre ensemble jusqu'il fiit revenu. INI. I'erron est blesse it la jambe es. apres 22 THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT beaucoup de jours et de semaines a l'h6pital, on l'a renvoye a Orleans parce qu'il n'etait plus utile dans l'armee. Quand la guerre est terminee des amis des Perron qui demeuraient a l'Amerique leur out envoye une letter en les invitant a venir aux Etats-Unis. Jeanne est bien emue quancl sa mere lui a lu cette lettre car elle avait lu beaucoup des Americains et savait quel beau pays ils habitent. Et au fond de son coeur Jeanne gardait un grand secret qui etait a elle et aussi a un autre. Jeanne n'avait jamais eu un amant et elle etait arrivee a Page ou la plupart de jeunes lilles en ont. Le secret de Jeanne etait qu'elle aimait l'.air dun des gareons en khaki qu'elle avait rencontre pendant la guerre. C'est peut-etre pourquoi l'Ame- rique lui paraissait si belle. La traversee de la mer etait une grande experience pour elle mais c'etait un grand malheur qu'elle devait rester toujours avec les autres emigrants au lieu d'entremeler avec les Americains qui etaient sur le bati- ment, car elle voulait savoir se comporter en Americaine. Quand ils sont arrives a New York leurs amis les attendaient a la douane. Ils ont trouve hientot des chambres a louer et M. Perron a trouve un emploi dans une fabrique. Jeanne a gagne du travail com- me commise dans un magisin ou l'on avait besoin d'une fille qui parlait francais. Ils ont demeure ainsi pendant quelques annees et alors un jour on a annonce des noces. Le garcon en khaki avait trouve Jeanne et elle est enfin devenue americaine. Grace Snell, '26. MARIE-ANTOIN ETTE ARIE-ANTOINETTE est nee a Vi- enne, l'Autriche, le deux novem- bre, 1775. Elle etait la plus jeune fille de l'empereur Francois premier et cle Marie- Therese. Al'i1ge de quinze ans elle s'est mariee avec le dauphin. le comte de Vienne. Plus tard Louis seize de France l'epousa. Marie-Antoinette etait belle et aimait les plaisirs de toutes sortes. Du reste elle etait fiere. Les autres femmes de la cour ne l'aimait pas parce qu'elle se moquait sou- vent d'eux. Puisqu'elle ne parlait guere le francais on l'a accusee d'aimer l'Autriche mieux que la France et on l'a appelee 1'Autrichienne. Quand elle est devenue reine beaucoup de ses actions ont scandalise le peuple. Marie-Antoinette avait beaucoup d'influ- ence sur le roi et a oppose toutes les methodes de reforme. Quelques jours apres une grande recep- tion qu'elle a donnee a Versailles les Parisi- ens ont fait une attaque sur le palais des Tuilleries. Quand Louis seize et sa reine ont trouve qu'ils etaient prisonniers aux Tuilleries elle a conseille de prendre la fuite. Cependant ils etaient pris et rendus en captivite. Quelques temps apres le roi est tue. On a accuse Marie-Antoinette d'avoir epuise leitresor, d'avoir correspondu avec les ennemis strangers de la France, et d'avoir favorise de tous les adversaires du pays. Si elle a aime l'autriche plus que la France c'est parce qu'elle etait son pays natal. Elle a denie toutes ces choses avec la fermete et Vindignation. Quand elle etait conduite avant le tribunal elle a parle tierement aux juges, et, comme son mari est mort elle est aussi morte, sa tranquilite ne la quittant jamais. Geraldine Foster, 127. V V , ,. qi Till-' lXll'9il'l, lN5Qlll ,,.l Q0 Q0 Q School Q notes N Xlareh filth the drania, ,Xrron Slick from l'nnkin' Crick, was pre- sented in the lirange llall hy the -lnnior Class. Following is the east of characters: Arron Slick, not as green as he looks Roland Kershner Mr. l.X'ilhnr Nlerridew, a crooked speenlator l'hilip Stinehtield Vlarenee lireen. a inysterions young inan Maurice Peary Mrs. Rosy llerry. an Oklahoma widow tilennis Kennedy Gladys May Nlerridevv, a sweet young thing Christy Vining The liirl in Red laicille Smith l.ittle Sis Riggs, a regular toinhoy Myrtle llraekley lklnsie was tnrnished hy Holt's Orchestra from l'hillips. .X large crowd was present and the elass made a good prolit. The Seniors gave a llallowe'en Hall in the sehoolhonse. Octoher 130, 15125. The rooins were all decorated with hlack and orange crepe paper and pumpkins and eornstalks tilled every corner, Games were played and also those wishing to dance had a chance to do so. The ditiferent classes have held Candy sales at diltierent times during the year hut they do not pay as well now as formerly. tl s 'l ul.. . ' fllilgln' ' Y A The l'reliininary Speaking Contest was held XYednesday. Nlay li, in the tirange llall to choose the speakers for the tinals which were held in Rangeley this year. Mr. Marsh, agent for the Vonntry tien- tlenlan, visited our school again this year. lle gave a talk ahont good salesnianship and organized a contest to last for one week. There were to he three teams, the Spark Plugs under the lead of Philip Stinchtield, the .Xndy tiinnps under Nlyrtie liraekley. and the Harney tloogles under l.nlu llnt't'. Yivian llaininond was to act as hnsiness nlanager. l'ens, pencils and hoys' pocket knives were given as prizes to the students getting certain nnnihers ot' snh- seriptions. A large ntnnher of snhscrip- tions were procured. The school was given half of the money. The Harney tioogles won the contest hy a large majority. The Senior tlass gave a Confetti Hall in the tirange Hall, April IT. The hall was tleeorated with crepe paper and halloons. liveryone present had a good tiine. 234 THE MUSSUI. UNSQCIT ATHLETIC Sz x X . 5- ' g se x YI X BASEBALL, 1924 and 1925 N the spring of 1921 under the coaching of Captain George Fletcher of the hasehall team we succeeded in having one of the most successful years that the school has had for some time past. winning eight out of ten games. The following is a list of the games played and the scores for the season 192-1: April 29, at Strong-Kingtield 141, Strong Q91 April 239, at Strong-Phillips tll. Strong L92 May 15, at New Sharon4Strong LTJ, New Sharon tl? May 19, at Phillips-Strong ttlj, Phillips 1111 May IS, at Kingfield - Strong t1:tt,Kingfield Q47 May IT. at Strong-Rangeley 187, Strong L91 May 31. at Strong- New Portland 425, Strong 191 May 24, at Strong--New Sharon UIQ, Strong HT? May Ill, at Rangeley-Strong tlfij, Rangeley 1153 june T, at New Portland-Strong tlllj, New Portland 191 For the season of 1924 letters were awarded to the following men: Captain George li. Fletcher, '2-lp Dana Peary, '24g Maurice Peary, '29g Harold Lawton, '24: Richard liell, '243 Orris Il. Richards, '253 Roland l'. Kershner, '293 Rohert Sample, '2T1 Philip Stinchheld, '29g Stanley Allen, '25, For the season 1925, Roland Kershner was elected manager of the team and Stan- ley Allen. Captain. At the opening of the spring term of 1925, hasehall practice was called, and sev- enteen men reported for practice. ln losing three good men, Captain George Fletcher, catcher, Harold Lawton. first hasemang and Richard Bell, second haseman, we still have nine letter men left and the prospects are for an excellent team here this year. A hasehall league including the High Schools of Phillips, Rangeley, Farmington, and Strong, was formed at Farmington, lVednesday, April 29, and a schedule of games was drawn up. A cup is to he pre- sented to the winning team in the league. The schedule and dates of the games that Strong will play in the league are as fol- lows: May 2 Farmington rs. Strong May 9 Strong vs. Rangcley May 115 Phillips rs. Strong May 223 May Strong vs, Farmington 29 Rangeley rs. Strong june 6 The games that have heen arranged for Strong rs. Phillips so far outside of the league hy Manager Kershner are: May 39 New Portland rs, Strong june 3 Strong vs. New Portland The following dates are still open for the arranging of games: May ti, 135, 29, 27. On April 25 we played our first game of hasehall for this season with Farmington Normal at Farmington. The Normal hoys had a stronger team and made fewer errors and so defeated us hy a score of 9-9. F. S. N. S. ah r hh po a e Flood, p in 72 3 1 2 0 Ross, Th 5 l l 4 Il 1 Mareho, ss -1 Z3 l 1 9 2 Cunningham, 3h 5 3 2 2 3 1 Dodge, cf 2 I 1 1 9 9 Tracy, lb 3 9 9 8 9 9 VVehh, lf It 9 9 L? 9 9 Knowlen, rf 4 9 9 9 9 9 Cough, c 4 9 1 8 1 9 Totals 35 9 9 27 8 4 STRONG ah r hh po a e Eustis. Rh 4 9 9 9 9 9 Howes, ss 4 9 9 ll 2 I Kershner, lf -1 9 I l 9 1 M. Peary. Bb 4 9 9 3 Z2 0 Sample, cf 4 9 9 9 9 9 Richards, 1h It 9 9 ll 9 9 H. Allen, c 4 9 1 8 0 0 D, Peary, rf 3 9 1 1 9 9 S. Allen, p 2 9 9 9 1 3 Totals 322 9 3 24 5 5 Innings 123456789 F,S. N. S, 3 9 3 9 2 U 0 1 049 'Tl-Ili CAPTAINS w w. CHIEICR LEAD BASEBALL TEAM, '25 Buck Row, left to right: R. Kershner, Mgr.g G, Winters, Lfmpireg D. Peary, O. Richards, I., Eustis, J, Fosterg S Allen, Capt. Front Row, left to right: M. Peary, L. Howes, B. Sample, P. Stinchfield. H. Allen OVER THE POLE FOSTER IN THE AIR Bob Sample ' ls fl ' A ' R- 231: ff.,.1. STRONG HIGH VS. FARMINGTON NORMAI. TRACK TEAM, '25 Back Row KR. to LJ: E. Morse, K. Brackley, M. Peary, C. VV eymouth, J. Foster, A. Mcl.eary Front Row: R. Hunter, H. Allen, R. Kershner, Captq S. Allen, Mgr., R, Sample, P. Stinchfield THE MUSSUL UNSQLQIT 27 Two-base hits: Flood, Ross and Kershner. Stolen bases: Flood 2, Ross, Marcho, Cunning- ham, Kershner 2, Richards, H. Allen. Sacrifice hits: Marcho, Tracy and We-hh. Base on halls: Flood Il, S. Allen 2. Struck out hy Flood 8, by Allen ll. Hit by pitcher, by Allen, Marcho. NVild pitch, Allen, Although tl1is is our first game played this year we feel that with practice we will be able to do much better in the next game that we play. TRACK, 1924 and 1925 N the spring of 1924 a dual track meet was held at Farmington with Farm- ington High School. the latter team being victorious hy the small margin of 59 points to Strong's 56 points. At the Abbott lnvitation Meet held at Farmington, we sent two men, Roland Kershner, who won second place in the mile run and Orris Richards, who won third in the high jump. Track letters were awarded to the follow- ing men for the season 1924. Manager Harold Spear, '24, Captain Roland Kersh- ner, '26, George Fletcher, '24, Harold Law- ton, '24, Stanley Allen, '25, Richard Bell, '24, Robert Sample, '27, Orris Richards, '25, Harold Allen, '27. For the track season of 1925 Roland Kershner was reelected Captain and Stanley Allen was elected Manager. At the opening of school in the fall the track team was called to practice. Several dual meets were tried to be arranged with different schools but none seemed to care to meet us. One interclass meet was held, the Seniors being victorious, by a large score: the juniors placing second and the Sopho- mores third. Soon after the spring vacation Captain Kershner and Mr. VVaugh, who is coaching the track team for this season, called the men out to practice. Mr. Waugh being a. track man himself, at college, and interested in this kind of sport we feel that under his coaching we should develop a very success- ful track team. Two meets have been arranged, one with New Sharon at New Sharon, on May 5 and the other with VVilton Academy at VVilton on May 15. WINTER SPORTS URING the winter one interclass carnival was held. the Seniors being victorious with the juniors a close second. .-Xt the winter carnival held at Augusta four men were sent from Strong, l.yde Howes, '26, Orris Richards. '25, Maurice Peary, '26, Roland Hunter, '28, Captain Dana Peary was barred from the meet, being a 1924 graduate, but who went along as a chaperon. At the carnival Maurice l'eary won 5th place in the mile and Lyde Howes won 6th place in the mile. VVe feel that this was very good considering who our boys raced against. i if Sl -Sa. tx lllllwil y as if 28 THE vrgjf li 1 . In X Y T: Ju K yy j ,V ,Jimi Q 1, luffurw : M ff if li 414:35 ll' flLL?3fS,:1':2f '!.f7 I ff! nm? ty 'l 'l 1 ,H ' ,I Qi Prof: It 's a simple example if you look at it right. At what angle did you look at it, Morse? Morse: At a right angle. Miss Moshier: What is a peninsula? Martha: A rubber-neck. Miss Moshier: No, a neck running out to sea. Martha: Well, isn't that a rubber- neck? Mr. MacDonald: Spring is coming! Miss Morse: Yes, and so is Christ- mas! Mr. Waugh tin French Classj: What is the plural of 'Mr.' in English? Eustis: Mrs Smart Boy ! Teacher: Who were the three wise men? Boy: Stop, Look and Listen. History I- Iverna Morse to Miss Moshier: Was the Roman Naval Battle on land or sea? Prof.: You really can 't use your play. It is too long for the stage. President of the Senior Class: But, I say, look here -that doesn't matter. Can 't you lengthen the stage, you know? V. H.: How does a Scotchman differ from a Ford car? H. G.: He never gets tipped. S663 0222 Knowg MUSSUL UNSQUIT O all Wanted: Prof. -to know the square root of 1. Though lacking a trifle in brains, she's an eyefulg She learned very little in school: Indeed when she 's pensive I get apprehensive Expressiveness being her rule, V. I. F. C. V. to C. C.: A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. M. B.: Beauty is but skin deep. S. Mac.: Handsome is that handsome does. Ven S.: I am hut a little child: gentle hearted, meek and mild. I stole a kiss the other night My conscience hurts alack Guess I'll go again tonight And put the darn thing back. R. V. Till fewer autos pass, said Art, I 'll stand right here you bet. Unless young Art has changed his mind He's standing right there yet. English IV fshort on booksj - Miss Moshier: A' You put your eyes right on your hook, Mr. Morse. Morse: I haven't any bool-cl HISTORY IV Miss Moshier: 'K What can you say of the abolishment of serfdom? McCleary: Oh, er, why-they abol- ished it FRENCH in Howes freadingj : Les paysannes sont bien habilees, elles ont aussi des tailles THE MUSSUL UNSQ.UIT 29 blanc. tTranslatingj The peasant women are well dressed. They wear also little white tables. Science courses oft remind us We can help if we but try, If, passing on, we leave behind us, Notebooks for the other guy. H. R. and D. P.: Birds of a feather flock together. FRENCH Ill Mr. Waugh: Miss Smith, translate this sentence. tj'ai un cheval.j Miss Smith: I have a chevoletf' Dull Student: He tried to cross the ra-ilroad track Before the rushing tram. They put the pieces in a sack But couldn't find the brain. The universal language begins with sneeze, yawn, cough, and snore. -M. R. QHunter comes in late.j Prof.: Mr. Hunter, was your clock slow this morning?i' Hunter: No, the hoss was! Morse has a railway hooked up on his radio set. How come? When it gets near a station it whistles and when it gets there is stops. Orris: Where does Eddie tune up his banjo? fMeaning on what octavej Christie: Oh, up to my house! SCIENCE I Mr. Waugh: Mr. Hunter, where do bugs go in winter? Mr. Hunter: Search me. Morning after a dress rehearsal of Junior Drama QGlennys' lips are very redj. Selma: Oh Glen, you didn't get it on even. Glennys: I got it on even, but I couldn't get it off even. M. Bz. My father is a business man. S. B.: Yeah, you look like his first failure. S. Bell: What do we have in English to-day? F. Spear: Don't ask me- l don't have anything. S. Allen: Eustis ought to make a good runner. Mike Peary: Yes, a good table runner. In Helen's Birthday Book: Behold, we know not anything! IMAGINE Iverna Morse standing still while giving an oral theme. Pauline Allen showing some knowledge in Algebra. Alma McCourt without a wandering mind. Bernice Smith without an A plus. Jeanette Mitchell not missing a day dur- ing the year. Irene Kingsley with an even curl in her hair. Birdena Lake wearing glasses. Erwin Toothaker fsign outjz Watch Repairing: watches dissected for merely nothing. Mr. MacDonald: What time did you get in this morning? Clarence: This noon. ENGLISH IV Morse ftelling about the life of Defoej. And so they put him in the pillows fpilloryj and he was so comfortable there that they put him in jail. The man is sure to fall at last Who does not stand alone Don't trust to other people's math. But learn to do your own. Sara Bell. Don't do school work unwillingly Or stop to plan and measure 'Tis work with the heart and soul That makes our duty pleasure. Erwin Toathaker. Politeness is to do and say the kindest thing in the kindest way. -Helen R1'c'lza,rd.s'. You are better than all the ballards That ever were sung or said For you are very much alive When all the rest are dead. Martha Richards. 30 THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT He that is good at making excuses is seldom good at anything else.-Hugh Allen. O many a shaft at random sent Finds mark the archer little meant. And many a word at random spoken May sooth or wound a heart that's broken. M yrtie Brackley. Rich in saving common sense, as the greatest only are.-Orris Richards. I slept and dreamed that life was beauty, I woke and found that life was duty. Lyde Howes. Better trust all and be deceived And weep that trust, and that, deceiving, Than doubt one heart that if believed Had blessed one's life with true believing. Ethelyn Welsh. Something beautiful is vanished, And we sigh for it in vain, As we long for those dear Seniors Who will never come again. The Juniors. There is always work and tools to work with, all for those who will. - Elmo Morse. And still the wonder grew That one small head could carry all she knew. Helen Goldsmith. Love is sunshine, hate is shadow.- Irene Fitch. Better late than never, but better never late-Arthur McCleary. Where ignorance is bliss 't were folly to be wise.-Frank Spear. It is the iron rule in our day to require an object and purpose in life.-Irene Kingsley. Little but-Oh my.-Randal Vining. Then come the wild weather, Come sleet or come snow, We 'll stand by each other However it blow. High School Students. Nothing was ever achieved without en- thusiasm. - Pauline Allen. There isn't a thing beneath our feet But teaches some lesson, short and sweet. Grace Snell. Make good use of your time for fast it flies and is forever past. - Selma Mac- Phail. Biology is hard, Latin is harder, Algebra is hardest of all. But I'll get there just the same. - Berneice Smith. The secret of success is constancy of purpose. - Carl Weymouth. On their own merits, modest men are dumb.-Stanley Allen. I am wearyg yea, my memory is tired. -Roland Hunter. For fools rush in where angels fear to tread. - Glenis Kennedy. Charms strike the sight but merit wins the soul.-Lucille Smith. Both minds and fountain pens Will work when willed, But minds like fountain pens Must hrst be filled. Christy Vining. May next year's Seniors be many and sweet And few be the thorns where wander their feet. A is for Arthur Whose hair is in curls. B is for Bernice, One of our wittiest girls. C is for Christy Who acts like a monkey. D is for Dana Whose nickname is Donkey . E is for Elmo, A regular clown. F is for Frank Who lives out of town. G is for Grace, A sweet little miss. H is for Helen And don't forget this. I is for Irene Who 's in love with Hanks. J is for Jasper Who never plays pranks. K is for Kershner -Lives on Depot Street. L is for Lyde So short and so sweet. M is for Martha Who never gets mad. N is for Night When we are all glad. O is for Orris So slim and so tall. P is for Pauline Who isn't so small! Q is for Quits Which we never say. R is for Randal Who comes every day. S is for Selma Who 's not very long. T is for Thelma Who hails from South Strong. U is for Useless Our school books we find. V is for Venard Who does hate to mind. W is for Weymouth Who never complains. X is for the Unknown Which taxes our brains. Y is for Youth Who goes to school And always follows The Golden Rule. Z is for Zeal With which we all strive And that is what makes Our High School thrive. n THE Mussui. UNSQUIT FRESHMAN STATISTICS 31 NAME NICKNAME DISPOSITION FAVORITE PASTIME AMBITION Pauline Allen Larry Sour Riding To teach algebra Roland Hunter juby Easy going Doing algebra To be a speaker Roy Haines Pood Changeable Working To be a sheritl' Irene Kingsley Rene Coaxing Whispering To own an airplane Clarence Lawton Kike Arguing Cutting up To be a diplomat Iverna Morse Ivy jolly Laughing To live in Phillips Alma McCourt Becky Harmless Looking around To be an old maid Jeanette Mitchell jannie Old maidish Studying To be a police matron Birdena Lake Dena Quiet Maytlowering To be a teacher Berneice Smith Smithy Studious Attending to her business To be a teacher Theron Stinchlield Finn Innocent Sharpening pencils To be a congressman Venard Sample Ven Sunny Laughing To grow up Carl VVeymouth Lanky Bashful Doing math. To be a social lion SOPI-IOMORE STATISTICS NAME NICKNAME DISPOSITION FAVORITE PASTIME AMBITION Lucy Allen Lucy Peppery Whispering To be an opera singer Harry Allen Harry Pacilic Writing themes To be Secretary of State Hugh Allen Puke Innocent Dancing To be a speed demon Geraldine Foster Gelly just so Talking To be a missionary Helen Richards Helen Mouthy Gossiping To grow wise Milford Beal Brad Easy going Escorting the girls To be an athlete Robert Sample Bob Scholarly?? Talking To become famous Leeman Haines Lee Good natured Studying To be a doctor Thelma Hammond Teddy Mild Doing French To be a teacher Selma McPhail Sis Arguing Flirting To grow tall Christy Vining Chris Nice Playing piano To be a musician JUNIOR STATISTICS NAME NICKNAME DISPOSXTION FAVORITE PASTIME AMBITION Kenneth Brackley Ken Bashful Studying Physics To be president Myrtie Brackley Mert Curious Dancing To be a cook Floris Cook Floris Harmless Laughing To cook Clyde Chandler Clyde Innocent Writing letters Doesn't know Lawrence Eustis Eut Foolish Picking blueberries To be an actor Jasper Foster ,lap Quiet Studying T0 be a ball player Lyde Howes Lida Permanent Looking around To be a large man Hilda Johnson Hilda Pleasant 'Thinking To write stories Glennis Kennedy Glenn Changeable Coaxing To grow tall Roland Kershner Dippy Nice Going to Grange To be a ball player Maurice Peary Mike jolly Playing pool Hasn't any Lucille Smith Ceil Nonsensical Flirting To be a belle Grace Snell Gracie Quiet Walking To go to New Hampshire Erwin Toothaker Toot Mouthy Aggravating everyone Doesn't know Ethlyn NVelch Ethlyn Modest Learning To be a sorceress Philip Stinchtield Phil Harmless Drawing pictures To become a runner NAME NICKNAME DISPOSITION FAVORITE PASTIME AMBITION Helen Goldsmith Rusty Changeable Reading To go to college Martha Richards Matt Saucy Whispering To be a missionary Sara Bell Sadie just so Riding To go to school Stanley Allen Stan Studious Playing ball To be governor Irene Fitch Rene Pleasant Dancing To get married Arthur McCleary Curly Sunny Plaguing the girls To be a violinist Elmo Morse Elbow Gossiping Telling jokes Doesn't know Orris Richards Ichabod All his own Studying To grow tall Bertha Vining Berfa Quiet Working To have her own way Frank Spear Frankie Innocent Sparking To become famous Vivian Hammond Viv Calm Speaking in public?? To he a teacher 32 THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT 1 -3?-'...f:-2. - J . S Q -- ' -Erie? EX A WW, F 5 i ii - '- -,1,.. I C aa I I,...4- X . Xs.a,,,J...J ' offs .. D ' HE Exchange Department is beneficial to the school. Hy reading about what other High Schools are doing, we get ideas for the improvement of our own. All the papers which we have received are of the best. This makes them hard to comment on. However, we have enjoyed them and hope that we will see all of these papers again. As many other schools as wish to exchange will be welcomed. The Clll'0l1I't'IC' South Paris High School, South Paris, Me. Your cuts are good. We appreciated your stories, especially The Movie Fan. T110 Clrwzlv ' jay High School, Jay, Me. Your Literary Department shows wit and originality. There are also some good poems. The Bouncer Madison High School, Madison, Me. The joke Department is very interesting, also the stories. The Venture Hallowell High School, Hallowell, Me. This paper contains very good cuts. We would suggest some pictures. The CII-VI'Ilbfl'S.S'Cf Ripple Central High School, New Portland, Me. You have a Hne paper. All departments are complete. We hope to see a list of ex- changes in your paper next year. Boston l!1lI Z'f'7'Sifj' News Boston, Mass. We appreciate the papers which you have sent to our school. The Laurel Farmington High School, Farmington, Me. S. H. S. has enjoyed your paper very much. A' The Pl1iIlipian Phillips High School, Phillips, Me. An interesting paper, with good cuts and jokes. The Bagaducian Castine High School, Castine, Me. We admire the originality of your Literary Department. lyla fxvl XXX! l ll' .. l 9 .. ... ,ad - . X' Z- . ' -'ij Jf -N X Q33-Q-anno-g'fQ9 ? ijfi' PMN, Illl 'NIUSSUL LlNSQL'I'l' 332 . . l . . g l 3 W - 2' fs if C 'X fel lt, 'il g 3 gl'll7Eg7 'ivfX xi 8 'WQQ' V, X 136' . ' I ' Il . ' o, N -' 'Avro' 1 rl r Siem I' 'il 'i iii liilll-lg 5 . 1: 15:51 ax N A A A6431 ,L Qxx'w X I ' 'iftfsf lgm ' .- ' - 1. Q i' 3 5, 3 ' i ,xl ,lf l ,a ' Q L 9 CLASS OF 1923 .Xrlene Rntli Nlefleary, F. S. N. S., Farmington. Maine. 'FllClIll1l liertrnmle Ricliarcls. F. S. N. S.. Farmington. Maine. Hazel ,lane Kersliner. lirayk Business College, l'ortlancl. Maine. Relreeea Nlarion Ronncls. F. S. N. S., Farmington, Maine. Mary lilizalwetll Dickey lMrs. Maurice llarkerl, New Yineyarcl, Maine. Rena Lucille llrackley, F. S. N. S.. Farmington, Klaine. lllanclie Vivian Lislierness, F. S. N. S., Farmington, Maine. Floriee l.onise -l0llllS0ll, Strong, Maine. -lllllll Percy Sample, F. S. N. S., Farin- ington, Blaine. Iimlwin XVillis Goodwin, Strong, Maine. Bernard .Xlonzo Kennedy, Strong, Maine. fl: CLASS OF 1924 Ulenrlon Ralpli llraekley, Uollny College, Vliaterville, Maine. llarolcl blames Spear. liorliani, Maine. George lfmlnionfl Fletelier. folliy College. NN'aterville. Maine. llernarrl Orin llealcl, lleliron .'XC1lilCl1lj', Hebron, Maine. VVinnifreml Myrtle llnlmliarcl. F. S. N. S., Farmington, Maine. Dana Fclwin l'eary. Post liraclnate course, S. ll. S. Vance lillmriwlge llaminonfl, Strong, Maine. Rieliarcl liclnionml l.amlmer1., Strong, Maine. .lessie Viola Sample. F. S. S., Farm- ington. Maine. Harold Charles Lawton, Lincoln, Maine. Emily X'Velwster, teaching in Phillips, Maine. X4 THE MUSSU ADAMS FUNERAL DIRECTORS Motor Hearse and Ambulance FARMINGTON, MAINE ROTII PIIONI-35 Day and Night SCI'-z'iCC SENII YOUR SHOES T0 L. W. HARRIS CASH LEATHER STORE FARMINGTON FOR PROMPT WORK AT RIQASONARLE PRICES UNSQUIT COMPLIMENTS OF B1a.ke's Jewelry Store FARMINGTON, MAINE COMPLIMENTS OF Tarbox Es? Wluttier DR UGGISTS FARMINGTON, MAINE R. F. GAMMON, I'r'vs. J. F. PERIIAM, Man. BOTII PIIONIZS Roy F. Gammon Furniture Co. Complete House Furnishings 31-35 MAIN SIRI-:ET Farmington, - Maine George MCL. Presson OPTOMETRIST Farmington, Maine 'l'llIi MUSSUI. L'NSQl'l'll 35 'I I I l ! ! ! ! I ! l ! 1 ! l I I ! ! ! l' t Graduation Time Your Fzmlily :md Friends lfxpcct YOUR l'llU'l'UKlR.'Xl'll School and Class Vlfork are an lnlportzmt llilfl of Our lIllSlllCSS Let Us Frame Your lJll'l-OlNlAS :mel CLASS PICTURIQS, too LUCE'S STUDIO .IIAIN .S l'R1iliT, I7.f1K,ll1rYG7'O.X', ,ll.-ll.Yli Compliments of THE MORTON MOTOR CO. Reo, Chevrolet and Oakland Cars and Trucks SERVICE STATION GARAGE SALESROOM on Both Sides of Main Street FARMINGTON, - - - MAINE Make ,llm'tun'x Your Hmrdqlnzrlmw fvlzvaz in l'l11'111i11glm1 K. IE. RAMSIEY F. li. KNOWLTON Currier Insurance Agency 1lVSllR.A1NC,'li OF .AILL KIXIJS Established 1884 FARMINGTON, - - INIAINE 'l ! I l I I I ! I ! ! l Z l ! l ! !0! !- elnjooloef 36 THIC MUSSUL UNSQUIT l l'+4'4 P+'P+'!'+'!'+4 I l X Z I ! I'4'4 !'4'+'l' DAGGETT 81 WILL VVI1olc-sale and Retail Dealers in FLOUR GRAIN GROIQFRIES AND PROVISIONS FICICD HARDWARE GLASS I'.-XINTS OILS SALT LIME CIQMIENT AND COUNTRY PRODUCE STRONG, - MAINE BOTH PIIONFS Compliments of The First National Bank orton's Candy Store ICE CREAM FRUIT CANDY BROADWAY Farmington, Maine FrederickG.Lovej0y,D.M.D. DENTIST G4 INTAIN STREET FARMINGTON, : : MAINE THIE M USSUL UNSQUIT 'INN-'I'-! l l 1'4 !-'! Z l'-I' KINGSLEY 8: ALLEN Meats and Groceries Grain Fruits Tobacco and Cigars Musury's Paints Barreled Sunlight STRONG, MAINE FURN.-XCES SPORTING GOODS STOVES AND RANGES SILVER NVARE I'.-XINTS AND OILS IXUTOIXIOIIILIE SLTI'I'I,II2S THE HARDWARE STORE GENERAL HARDWARE A. G. EUSTIS, Proprietor Farmers' VFCICIJIIOIIC 9-3 STRONG, - MAINE -x-1-z-x--1' THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT MAIN ITREET GARAGE Automobile Accessories, Vulcauiziug, Battery Cliarging and Repairing A full liue of FORD Automobile Supplies, Tires, Tubes, Etc. Prmnjvl Attention Given :III C1fsfo1m'r.v C. E. RICHARDS, Proprietor STRONG, MAINE - - - Farmers' Phone AreYouBuiIdingor Repairing this Spring IF SO BUY YOUR Pine Clapboards, Sheathing, Inside and Outside Finish Hardwood Flooring, Dimension Timber and Laths FROM THE C. V. STARBIRD ESTATE Phone 4-23 - - - Strong, Maine Barber Sho Confectionery T H li M U Q p Pool Room Electrical Store M. M. Melanson STRONG. M A I N E .SUL UNSQUIT 39 FOR GRADUATION GIET .X SMITHSON SERGI2 SUIT The Best Value in Town :lt 35355.00 Hmm' 'l'u1'lnrvcl in lytlllllg l'lfClL'X Ellglislb .llmivlx also f1UlI.Yl'l'T'lIff'I't'A' A FULL I.lNli OF .-1CCli.S'5ORll5S FOR DRESS OR SPORTS H-'ISAR MAURICE C. DILL Clothing and Furnishings FARMINGTON, I Z : MAINE The Family Shoe Store IJICI'l'fNIJAHI,,I2 FOOTVVEAR AT RIi.'XSON:Xl3LE PRICES Make Our Store Your Sinn' R v Headquu1'te1's f1a,1'r1'ng tl Sjwcialty E. E. Flflllll CUMPANY FARMINGTON, MAINE Q! - !1 w iwl Q., G QEEIH mnlwzsfyinn M-n5b-F T l M l '.f-wwf' ,M MQ 'n31 v,,,,,, , ,,....fnvv- A1156 theAthle1wEqu1pmgnlM1uWant T f MW .maxi 74 Summer Stjf, BOSTON .9- 74 I l T 9 ':. 9 ' f 9 o 9 1 ! 1 1 41' Q' 0 9 6 -4.9.14 4 ' , T 'UA,n,15l. ' N I A 1 ' 5 , f hir, V ' ' I, 'I JZ C ffn..,...,-,W--v,fz ' 1473- f 7 . I . X- . . -A 'dr J ' KK' S+.,- OU I' 9 gl l A k l s ' ' - ' 'D 3 4 1' -,A .- ,Vx . .- .:, ,,,..- , . . -Y 40 THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT P. W. MASON JUS7'lC'1i OF THE PEACE .Volary of Pulgliv Franklin Light E99 Power Company Exclusive Line of Reading Lamps STRONG- - MAINE FARMINGTON, MAINE G. A. HODGDON WilfredMcLearyEstate Crockery Stationery HARDWARE SPORTING GOODS AND MILL SUPPLIES School Supplies Farmington, - - Maine FARMINGTON, MAINE V RY N A. G. BARKER E E Tm G IN MUSIC Auto Electric Service BATTERY CHARGING AND I REPAIRING FARMINGTON, : : MAINE DAVIS MUSIC STORE 71 MAIN ST., FARMINGTON, ME. 'l'IIlC MUSSLI. l'NSQl'I'l' 4I 'INK''! I I I ! ! ! ! ! I !'4 1 I ! 1 I I I ! l''! I I I l I ! ! ! ! ! 1' 'P'X P'I Z I I'4'4 P'! I'+4'4 P'P'I ! !'+'P4'4'4 P'P DIAH SWEET Boots and Shoes, Dry Goods, Groceries and Painters' Supplies STRONG, NIAINE EXCHANGE HOTEL ICI.HRlI3lllC l.UQ'IC. l'rofv'iuIwr FARMINGTON, - MAINE Residents of Strong TO XYHOM NNE HQXVIC SOLID SHOICS OR FOR XYIIONI XYIQ HXYIC DON ii SIIOIC REI2-XIRING ARE RliSI'ICL'TFUI.l-Y REQUliS'l'IiI7 TO TELL 'l'lIlilR FRINIJS XYHA-YI' THEY KNOW' AIEOLUI' LAKE'S LITTLE PLACE 472 ++'l' THE MUSSUI. UNSQUIT 4' + +++++ COMPLIMENTS OF T u E eoples N ational Bank FARMINGTON, MAINE Strong Wood Turning Company C. H. BRACKLEY, President Manufzicturers of Turnecl VVooclen Goods, Handles, Knobs Pill Boxes, Syringe Cases, Mailing Cases, Ribbon and Hire Spools, Tape and Paper Rolls, etc. STRONG, - - MAINE When in Want of Green or Canned Apples CARRIJLL H. BRACKLEY, Strong, Maine CANNED APPLES A SPECIALTY THIC IXIUSSVI. UNSQUIT 43 +++++++++++++++++++++++++Q++++++++i++++++++++++++++++++++++++i HoWatt's Barber Shop LADIES' ROOM CONNECTED .XLL KINIJQJF SHlNkAJzlHJHb AIAIWTELIAWI WC4VhWG FARMINGTON, MAINE ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++44++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++?+++++++++++++++46+4999++++?++++++++++++++++++++++E Good Printing and i Moderate Prices ff With Printing as with most other lines of Work, the price and quality are in harmonyg low prices mean inferior work. For this reason we cannot talk low prices. Quality counts, and that is what our patrons want and get at a rea- sonably moderate price. When you Want anything in our line, come in and let 's talk it over. i THE KNOWLTON 85 MCLEARY COMPANY 51-53 MAIN STREET FARMINGTON, MAINE ++++++++++++++++++++++ i+++++++ . 44 TIIIC MUSSUI. UNSQUIT 'P+4-4 !'4 P+4 ! P'P'!'4 P'P+'! Z'4-4 P'! P'P'P1'4'4' ++++ +++++++ Chas. E. Dyer, PI1.G. DRUGGIST Strong, Maine C. B. MOODY For First Class PLUMBING AND HEATING Farmington, Maine VOM Pl.IMITN'I'S OF F REMONT ALLEN OLDSMOBILE and APPERSON CARS STRONG, - - MAINE Compliments of E. M. HIGGINS FARMINGTON, MAINE Lflt 1.-XRS 'I'OR.'XCCO CIGARETTS FRUIT and CONFICCTIONERY Also his Iffzumnx Hut Ifranzkfrrrts Arbo C. Norton DRY AND FANCY GOODS SHIRTS, COATS AND DRESSES FARMINGTON, MAINE Fine Groceries at the NEW YORK STORE Farmington, - - Maine W. M. PRATT, Prop. BOTH PHONES +-I-HHINI' 'l'Illi MUSSUI, UNSQUIT 45 4 P'P+'P'P4'4'40P'P'P+4 P'9'E+'P'P+4'4'4 P++'P4 P+4'4'+'F'1 I !''P'I P'Z ! ! ! P'P'l P'X ! ! P'I I P'X X !'4-'X X' COHlf'1l'HlL'ILf.Y uf New England Creamery Co. STRONG, MAINE IU. IJ. NICIQIIWARIJS, Jlmz-nym- Millinery and Art Goods E A M. GARVIN FA R M I NGTON, M AIN Ii Farmers Tel. 161-4 gwulm 9 Mqvllq . , I Q 'iUiifEf fv!:qjq -ww Q an 4 W M w m M Q M xp MV' . YJ., I fx 1 ' ,vii , 1 .4 r. psgg .. ix!! 'ff ' ' :I k',?'su5'2 ,Au .13 .J-1 . v. ' N ' Q ,vf2h:g?2+f . .,. , nf ':'fi5f?-:fi - .,,, , . 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