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

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1926 volume:

Elon Stanley Kitchin Principal Mathematics and Sciences Born at Palermo, Maineg educated in public schools of Palermo, Cony High School, Augusta, Maine: Colby Col- lege B. S., 19233 graduate work in Education and Chem- istry, Harvard University, l92-1-255 Principal of Strong High School, l923-245 teacher in Athol High School, Athol, lllassachusetts, 1925. Robert Malcolm Waugh SubmasIc'r, Colby ex-'25 Languages and History Born at Dover-Foxcroft, Maine: educated in public schools of Sangervilleg graduated from Sangerville High School in 19215 attended Colby College three yearsg teacher in Strong High School, 192-1-. Pauline Elizabeth Waugh flssistant, Colby ex-'27 English and Languages Born at VVillin1antic, Maineg educated in the public schools of Sangervilleg graduated from Sangerville High School in 19219 taught in Guilford from 1921-19233 at- tended Colby College two yearsg teacher at Strong High School, 19225-. DEDICATION HH' f1'wf1'f41lr flzix, flu' fijflz I'S.S'lIL' of 0112 ml f7tlfVL'I', In our '1'1f,-IC'HlflC.S' of 1037 um! 11130 fm' llzvir i11tc1'U.vt and lzulfv tfliffllx ffm xfllmlf AX'l'l!I'. 4 THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT Table of Contents Faculty Writeups Cillustratedj .... Frontispiece Dsnicnrou ....... . . . . . . 1 EDITORIALS What is Wrong with Our School System? 3 Ahtletics . ............................ 1. 4 Town and School . . . ' . . 5 Senior Writeups ..... .. 7 Under Class Writeups .... .. 10 LITERARY Fleetfoot . .......... . . . 12 For Honor's Sake .................. . . 15 Eleven Feet-or Better ................ 17 My First Experience as a Step-Father .... 19 The Strange Death of Edward Whitburton 20 The School Fair ....................... 23 The Best Man - - 24 Scnoox. Norms ................ . ...... .. 26 School Organizations, etc. Cillustrationj .... Opposite 26 29 ATHLETICS . ...... . Athletic Pictures ............... Opposite 29 League Champions fillustrationj Opposite 30 Hrrs .................................... 32 Excmmcas . . . - - 35 ALUMNI .. 36 Advertisers' Directory Franklin Theatres, Farmington. Kingsley and Allen, Strong. People's National Bank, Farmington. Phillips Savings Bank, Phillips. Strong Wood Turning Co., Strong. C. H. Brackley, Strong. Diah Sweet, Strong. Lake's Little Place, Farmington. C. V. Starbird Estate, Strong. New England Creamery Co. Adams, Undertaker, Farmington. George McL. Presson, Farmington. L. W. Harris, Farmington. Tarbox and Whittier, Farmington. R. F. Gammon Furniture Co., Farmington. Davis' Music Store, Farmington. Daggett and Will, Strong. First National Bank, Farmington. Frederick C. Lovejoy, D. M. D., Farmington. The Hardware Store, Strong. Luce's Studio, Farmington. Morton Motor Co., Farmington. Currier Insurance Agency. Farmington. M. M. Melanson, Strong. E. E. Flood, Farmington. B. D. Moore, Farmington. Maurice Dill, Farmington. The Davenports, Farmington. E. M. Higgins, Farmington. K. M. Robash, Farmington. Currier C. Holman, Farmington. Ernest W. Voter, Farmington. The Red Store, Farmington. Exchange Hotel, Farmington. Alonzo P. Richards, Farmington. Dr. J. F. Harris, Farmington. Carll N. Fenderson, Farmington. Clyde L. Austin, D. M. D., Farmington. Gray's Business College, Portland. Edgar R. Toothaker, Phillips. P. W. Mason, Strong. Frank W. Butler, Farmington, Hotel Strong, Strong. W. M. Pierce, D. M. D., Farmington. Franklin Light and Power Co., Farmington. McLeary's Garage, Farmington. Wilfred McLeary Est., Farmington. Chas. E. Dyer, Ph. G., Strong. Sumner P. Mills, Farmington. F. C. Colburn, Farmington. Field Pulpwood Co., Phillips. Aubrey Trask, Phillips. Chas. Chandler, Phillips. J. Guy Everett, Phillips. Leola J. Miller, Phillips. Phillips Hardware Co., Phillips. Hinds and Toothaker, Phillips. Franklin County Savings Bank, Farmington. Shaw's Business College, Portland. Main Street Garage, Strong. L. E. Peary, Strong. Knowlton 8: McLeary Co., Farmington. James Bailey Co., Portland. l la M l U 't Published at the close of each school year by the Students of Strong High School XYUI.. V STRONG, MAINE, JUNE, 1926 No. I THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT EDITORIAL BOARD JASPER FOSTER, '26 Editor-in-Chief GISRALDINE FOSTER, 'ZZT .dssistunt Editor ROY HAINES, '28 I-lllilvtic Editor THELINIA I-IAINIINIOND, '27 E.rclm11ge Editor ALMA RICCOURT, '28 Sophomore Editor ELMA IXICCOURT, '29 Freshnum Editor PHILIP STINCl'IFII2I.D. '26 Bu,tim'sx Zllonugur HUGH AI.I.EN, '27 First .-Lrsistrzfit Manager CARI. XVEYMOUTH, '28 Second Assistant Manager PHILIP STINCHFIELD, '26 Art Editor MAURICE PEARY, '27 Joke Editor GLENNIS KENNEDY, '26 .-ilumui Editor CII.-XRI,liS RICHARDS, '26 Pliotogrnplier EDITORIALS WHAT IS WRONG WITH OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM? ITIZENS of Strong! Are you aware of the number of students who fail during the high school course each year? If you are not yet you should bel If you are aware of it you should remedy it. XVe. the pupils of Strong High School, have noticed the past few years the number of students who fail in their work in high school. These failures are increasing instead of cle- creasing. At the present time the percent- age of failures is much larger than it should he. XYhat is the reason for this? XVhile you are pondering over this question we will show you some facts concerning the ages of the pupils from the Seventh Grade up to the Senior Class. In the Seventh Grade there are thirteen pupils. Five of these are eleven years old, and one is ten years of age. In the Eighth Grade there are sixteen pupils. Eight of these are twelve years old. In the Fresh- man Class there are nineteen pupils. Six of these are thirteen years old, and one is twelve years of age. In the Sophomore Class all pupils are fifteen or older. In the junior Class there are thirteen pupils. Seven are fifteen or younger. In the Senior Class there are lifteen pupils. Six are sixteen or younger. The object of the preceding paragraph is to show that pupils enter high school too young. Children enter school at the age of four or live years. As there is no kin- dergarten they enter the First Grade. Each year they advance a grade. VVhen they are thirteen years old they enter high school. Physical and mental strength are neces- sary for success. A well hody is one of the most important essentials for a well mind. Physical education is an important factor in school life today. Hy physical education we do not only mean the training of the hody, but also the training of the youth's mind as to the proper care of the hody. One year will help immensely to improve a pupil's physical strength. If a pupil is mentally unable to work, he fails. -lust one year may prepare a pupil for high school work. In the present Freshman Class there are several very bright pupils who entered at the age of thirteen, but they have not the mental and physical strength to do the work that they could do at fourteen or nfteen. Consequently the standards of the school are kept lower than they should be. All pupils above the age of thirteen were kept hack in the grammar school last year. If pupils over thirteen years of age are not able to carry on high school work, then certainly younger pupils can not do the work properly. Of course there are ex- ceptions, but they are few. Many young 4 THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT pupils barely pass the first two years. They fail the third and fourth years. In the present Sophomore Class the aver- age ages of the pupils are the highest, and their work is the best. All pupils who en- tered the Freshman Class in the fall of 1924 at the age of thirteen failed at least two subjects. Why? Is it because they have been pushed too fast in the lower grades? In many cases this is true. A pupil in general may advance in the grades when he is not prepared to do so, because the work is on the' same basis each year. The work in high school is so radically different from that in the grades that a pupil's ability is quickly discovered. One of the seven pupils in the Junior Class, fifteen or younger, is doing A work, another B work. Three of the seven are having trouble in their courses. Pupils who enter the Junior Class at this age are expected to do good work, for they are sup- posed to be exceptions. One of the six pupils in the Senior Class, sixteen or younger, is doing A work, an- other B work. The bare facts show that, in general, the pupils enter school too young. Therefore, we suggest three remedies: first, a ninth grade: second, not to allow pupils to enter school until they are six years of age, third, no promotion until child is six or seven years old. By adopting any of these three suggestions pupils would not enter high school until they were at least four- teen years old. We feel that the people of Strong do not understand the conditions in their school. They back the athletic teams, but athletics come second to scholastic work. We con- sider that school work comes first, and ath- letics and other activities come second. Therefore, the people of Strong should be interested, and should know the conditions of school work. We urge you, the people of Strong, to help remedy our school system. It is not a matter to be trivially spoken about. It is essential to the school. We pupils of Strong High School wish to raise our standards. In order to accomplish this we must have hearty support and cooperation of the citizens of Strong. Therefore, if you will consider this question very care- fully and remedy it, we will know that this art-icle has not been written in vain. ATHLETICS RE Athletics beneficial to high school students? This is a question often asked by parents, by teachers, and various other people in almost any walk of life. They are, when engaged in in the manner in which most high schools conduct their athletics. Of course a high school student should not go into long and gruelling con- tests with older men, his superiors in age and endurance, but any high school boy is fully capable of competing with others of his age and strength, and what is more, he will be better for doing this. Athletics build up the body, and, as we know, a healthy body makes a healthy mind. Some claim that athletics weaken a boy's heart, but this is the exception rather than the rule, and is played upon by those who are opposed to athletics. Any real American boy will delight in getting out and competing against other boys for his own honor, and for the honor of his school. A school which has a good baseball, foot- ball, or track team, is possessed with school spirit which schools lacking these winning teams do not have, and their school spirit extends to their studies as well as athletics. In most high schools a certain rank is necessary for one to be eligible for a team -this promotes scholarship. A good many times it will be found that the best athletes are among the best scholars. Athletics promote sportsmanship, a very necessary thing in the world today, and they teach a student to accept defeat as well as victory, and when he gets out into life Mir , n -. 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THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT Mertie Lillian Brackley - Mert Class President 115 125 135 145, Preliminary Speaking 125 145, Final Speaking 125, Class Editor 115 125, Literary Board 125, Sis Riggs in Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick 135, Hortensy Smatters in The Dutch Detective 145, Cheer Leader 145, Uke Club 145. Mertie lives at the southern part of Tough End. She is a very Hirtatious young lady. While in school she al- ways studies hard 1?5 but we sometimes think that her mind is in Rumford. Mertie likes to dance especially well. Her favorite song is Wally, My Boy. We expect Mertie will be a great author some day, because she can write excellent dialogues. After reading David Copper- held she declared that she knew just what the costume of a gentleman should be in public. How come? Kenneth Malcolm Brackley- Kenneth Track 135 1-15, Math. Club 145, Class Oration 145. In his spare moments Kenneth is heard singing his favorite song- lt 's nice to get up in the morning, but it 's nicer to lie abed. He is a very cheerful young man. Nothing ever worries him, whether it is an errand he has forgotten to do, or a theme that he has forgotten to write. Kenneth has many ambitions, and we are sure that they will all be realized. Jasper Munroe Foster- Jap, Lanky College Course, Class Valedictorian 145, Editor-in-chief Mussul Unsquit 145, Basketball 145, Captain 145, Baseball 135 145, Track 125 135 145, Class Collector 145, Volley Ball 145, Preliminary Speaking 145, Class Sec- retary 115 125, Math. Club 145. We all have to look up to Jappy, not only because of his heightjbut also because of his abilities as a student. Jap is our champion jumper, but he has never jumped out of work. As editor-in-chief of the school paper he is one of the best. Jap left us to go to Farmington for a while, and we are not sure but what he left his heart there. Jappy goes to Colby next fall, and we surely wish him success. Lyde Sherwood Howes - Shrimp Salutatory 145, Vice President of Class 115 125 135 145, Baseball 125 135 145, Captain 145, Track 125 145, Winter Sports 125 135 145, Captain 145, Volley Ball 145, Basket- ball 145, Secretary and Treasurer of Math. Club 145, Assistant Editor Mussul Unsquit 135, Vice President Student Council 135, Treasurer 145, Preliminary Speaking 145, VVinner of Lincoln Essay Medal 145, Jabo Grabb in The Dutch Detective 145. Four years ago Lyde moved to Strong, and entered S. H. S. Then he was a quiet bashful boy, very fond of hunting and fishing. He is still quiet 1at times5 and has not forgotten how to hunt and Fish. But you should see him some evening, walking along Depot Street. Alone? Well, I should say not! Four years can make a lot of dillerence. . THE MUSSUL UNSQVIT Hilda Johnson - Hilda Q Class Secretary L35 L-U, Secretary Student Council L-U, Gladys Howler-Eva in The Dutch Detective L-lj, l.iterary Board L-lj. llilda hails from the lower end of Main Street. She must be a strong-minded young woman, because she has never succumbed to the lure of the barber's shears. Al- though her uncle Dick has a Velie, we think Hilda had rather have a Dodge. Glennis Eleanor Kennedy - Glennis Class llistorian L-lj, Alumni Editor Hlllussul Unsquitu L-U, Volley Ball L-lj, Rosie Berry in Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick LIU, Publicity lloard L-lj, Standing Board LM, Math. Club L-lj. lilennis is always smiling. She is tall, and we all look up to her. She is full of mischief, and never fails to say, Oh, l didn't do it. Her greatest ambition is to become a trained nurse. Llf you were sick wouldn't you hate to get well?j just take a peep at her picturcg she has blue eyes and rosy cheeks. Glennis is the lire wire of our class. Roland Parsons Kershner - Dippy, sc Rolly vs Baseball LID L21 L33 L4j, Manager LBJ, VVinter Sports LZZJ, Track L25 LID L4J, Captain Lllj L-lj, President Stu- dent Council LSU L-lj, Math. Club L-U, Member Ode Com- mittee L-lj, Class XVill L-lj, Aaron Slick in Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick LIU, Arnold lrlaye in The Teaser L-lj, Volley Ball L-lj, Acy Gump in The Little Clodhop- per LBJ, Plunk ,larleck in The Uutch Detective L-ll. Preliminary Speaking L23 L-lj, Finals L-lj, Dramatic Board L-lj, Board of Review LU. Roland is a fellow full of fun, who hails from Depot Street. lle is liked by all his classmates, We have noticed, during his two years in our class, that he delights in teasing Glennis. Wie think his favorite pastime is amusing the Freshman girls. Roland is the champion speller of the school. Charles Milton Richards - Charlie, Chard Photographer nlllussul Unsquitn LH, Math. Club L-lj, lfxecutive Committee, Student Council L-lj. You would know by the looks of Chai-d's picture, that he likes a good time, especially if there are any girls around. He seems to be the most prominent speaker at Student Council Meetings. His favorite pastime seems to be growing xnustaches. g................o :HE NIUSSUL UNSQUIT Lucille Myrtle Smith - Ceil Preliminary Speaking 141, Won cup at Finals 141, Class Treasurer 111 121 131 141, The Girl in Red in Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick 131, Ambrosia McCarty in The Dutch Detective 141. Cei1 has a very quiet nature and is very studious1?1. She is five feet two and has eyes of blue. Anyway, I think they are blue. Ask Eustis, for he can tell you for sure. The live feet two part is all right. Ceil's favorite pastime last year was said to be Hirting. This year she has added anotherg breaking test tubes. They are borrowed ones of course. She hates the movies and doesn't like to dance, she says, but we don't think she means it, Ceil is also famous as an actress. Philip Alston Stinchfield - Phil, Stinch College Course 141, Class Prophecy 141. Winner of Lincoln Essay Medal 131. Basketball 141, Baseball 121 131 141, Track 121 131 141. Volley Ball 141, Manager 141, Winter Sports 121 131 141, Preliminary Speaking 131 141, Final Speaking 131, Math. Club 141, President 141, XVilbur Merridew in Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick 131, Major Hannibal Howler in The Dutch Detective 141, Vice President Student Council 141, Entertainment Committee 141, Business Manager of Mussul Unsquit 141, Art Editor 131 141, Chairman Class Committee 141, Ode Committee 141, Orchestra 141. Philip, a boy who is always willing to help his teachers and classmates, and is interested in the general welfare of the school, is well liked by all. He is the baby of the class and must have a great career ahead of him when he gets into long trousers. His greatest ambition is to be president. Erwin Edson Toothaker - Toot Baseball 131 141, Basketball 141, Track 141, Volley Ball 141, Math. Club 141. Erwin, better known by his classmates as Toot is our class freckled beauty. NVhatever Toot decides to do in the future we are sure will be successful. His two failures are spelling and reading hooks. 1Ve notice Toot takes great pleasure in entertaining the Freshmen girls. Florence Ethlyn Welch - Ethlyn Math. Club 141, Publicity Board 141, Essay 141. Ethlyn has been with us the whole four years of our course. Perhaps she copies her characteristics from the name of the hill on which she lives 1True Hill1. She is always willing to work when there is anything to be done, whether it is interior decorating, popping corn, or a mem- ber of some committee. She is quiet. studious, and well liked by all. Classes of 1927 1928, 1929 10 THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT JUN IORS CLASS OFFICERS President Geraldine Foster Vice President Milford Beal Secretary Selma MacPhail Treasurer Christie Vining THE Junior Class of S. H. S. presented The Teaser, a rural comedy in three acts, at the Grange Hall, Feb. 12, 1926. The following is the cast of characters: Ellice Flemyng, Mrs. Flemyng's daughter Selma MacPhail Arnold Haye, a young journalist Roland Kershner Mrs. Marion Flemyng, a widow - Geraldine Foster Dr. Thorpe, homeopathg a philosopher as well Milford Beal Drusilla Todd, Uraliah's best girl Thelma Hammond Uraliah Higgins, Rural Free Delivery Randall Vining Ebenezer Randall, a man of means Leeman Haines Specialties were presented between the acts. The High School Orchestra fur- nished music for the dance that followed the drama. There was a large attendance, and the class made a good profit. STATISTICS, 'Il Nemo Nleknnmo Disposition Harry Allen Harry Talkative Hugh Allen Puke Bashful?? Lucy Allen Lucy Touchy Milford Beal Brad Gentle Geraldine Foster Gelly Sweet Leeman Haines Joe Just so Thelma Hammond Fatty Variable Selma MacPhail Sis Pacific Helen Richards Helen Curious Robert Sample Bob Foolish Christie Vining Chris Pleasant Doing nothing Writing stories Ambition To have his way Favorite Pntlme Sleeping Yet to come Translating Latin To play whist Arguing To be married Playing jackstones To visit F. H. S. regularly Teasing someone To play basketball Going to class meetings To have her hair cut Washing dishes? To own some stilts Talking To attain knowledge Getting 0 in French Hasn't any To be an old maid SOPHOMORE CLASS THE Sophomore Class has been dimin- ished since we came here in the fall of '25. Some have left us. Our class otlicers are as follows: Roy Haines President Clarence Lawton Vice President Theron Stinchtield Treasurer Carl Weymouth Secretary Roy Haines Collector Alma McCourt Editor Our class has had a candy sale this year and we also had a booth at the school fair. Last fall the Sophomores gave the Fresh- men a reception. Although our class is not very large we have been represented in nearly all the sports. Some of the boys are on the base- ball team while others are going out for track. One of the girls was on the volley ball team. SOPHOMORE STATISTICS Nome N icknnmo F avorlte Pnstime Disposition Ambition Roy Haines Pood Doing geometry Harmless To be a sheik Bernice Smith Biscuit Walking Bashful To be a vamp Theron Stinchtield Finn Plaguing the girls Jolly To be a president Roland Hunter Juby Being late All his own To become famous Iverna Morse Dorcus Going to church Sunny To be a belle Venard Sample Ven Studying Quiet To grow tall Clarence Lawton Kike Talking French Mischievous To be a speaker Carl Weymouth Lankey Escorting the girls Bashful To be a doctor Alma McCourt Becky Getting a haircut Coaxing To be chief cook Tllli BIUSSUL UNSQUIT 11 , ' ff.. fl 21 'gf'-' Cl ,f :-,.1s ..' Q rf' r - t if fa U1 t if-7:5fQ'i22': 2113 5 vi ,. ,- - ,7.,5.f. o. : QP-as '- p E? Q CLASS OF '29 rlillli lfreslunan Class this year is large the beginning of the fall term twenty-two entered, but some have left. The class chose the following otiieers: l'rt'xi'tivi1t Jeannette Mitchell l'i'i'u Pl'C.YliLfL'JIf Lauris Macljhail .5'm'r1'Im'y lrene Kingsley T1'i'izsit1't'i' livelyn liraekley litliior Elma McCourt C011 L'L' for Albert :Xyotte Our class has done well in the things that it has undertaken this year. Wie have had one Candy sale. It paid well. VVC also had a hooth at the school fair, which netted more than any other of the class liooths. Besides helping in indoor activities, we aided outdoor sports. Two of the .Fresh- inan girls played on the volley hall team, while two more were sulws. The hoys also have taken part in athletics. Some have gone out for liaselmall, some for track, and others for hasketlmall. As yet we are only Freshnien. hut we hope during the next three years that Strong High will not he ashamed to own us as her students. as compared with the upper classes. At Name Annie Braekley livelyn liraekley l,ettie Haines Irene Kingsley lihua Kletiourt glanet Mitchell Doris Moore Ruth Stinehtield Allmert :Xvotte llerlmert llurrell Kenneth llunter Nortnan Kennedy Charlie l,isherness l.aur1s iNlael'hail NVQ-sley Norton Ross Richards lillxridge Vining Nickname A n nie livelyn 'lietltly lvelle M idget -lean Dot Rufus All llude lien Norniy tfliarlie lirnd XYes lluster lflw FRESHMAN STATISTICS Disposition Good-natured l'hangealJle Harinless Cloudy lfasy going Nonsensieal Sunny Sour Mild llashful? Studious Quiet All his own Coaxing ,lust so llold Curious Favorite Pastime Laughing Studying lletting lioing to church Laughing Riding Daneing W'hispering liseorting the girls Asking riddles Asking questions Reading NVhispf-ring 'leasing Looking around Driving his own Doing algebra Ambition he a nurse he a teaeher grow tall live alone have bolihed hair get niarried he a stenographer live in the city grow tall he .1 inan he l'resitlc-nt talk plainly he an aetor lie a farmer lie it liaehelor reduce be Pitcher 12 THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT Y I Will!! lrrglma IIIIIIIWIIIIHIIHllulm IIsl'I'I' :Wi:I,,i4 1IIlII'III'I M: ll'ilf,.IaII1IlIm If IOIIIIIIQ I' 'III IIIII III', 11lII'I'IIIiIIIfIII III' I I 'IIIMI IIIIIIP-' JI' 'WIIIIIIIIIII III I: II II IIIIWII 'L Ai' -'-'I:II'II'1m :II IIIwIlI!'1'VI ,II I' qw ,:nIIfIWw'IIIfI'II In IM I Y 'II.I,' II IIN ff .WIfII!,,IlII1,,1 III: , . I II , ,IJ III IH ,fjll IIIr'f'III,1nI -,,,- I I aIII'I . 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A soft east wind soughed through the tops of the vast pines standing in quiet serenity on the fertile slopes, - the wind of the East bring- ing dreams of the cities to the Indians sit- ting in council on the low bluff overlooking the river, and seeming to the young men gathered there a kind of promise of under- standing, for the tribe was assembled for the purpose of transacting business, of such moment that the calm deliberation of all the chiefs was needed. The pipe slowly went around consuming time which would seem interminable to a white man. At last the head of the tribe, Chief Ka- homa, arose and surveying his people, said: My children, the time has now come which we have long been awaiting. We are to be driven from our lands, from our homes in which we have lived for years. Our fathers kindled their campfires in the shelter of these mountains. The white man gave us this country when he came, prom- ising that it should always be ours. Once we were powerful and could resist our ene- mies, but now -. His head drooped upon his breast and he was silent. Instantly one of the young men sprang to his feet and stood before the council. He was tall, lithe and strong, but there was something in his face, in his manner that had given him the name of The Snake. Oh my brethren, he began, our father says that we are weak, but we are strong. Our braves are armed with the best of the white men's weapons. Up! Let us go and regain our lost homes. We will drive back the white invaders like autumn leaves before the west wind. Our numbers are -. Few, sadly broke in the old Chieftain. No. It cannot be. We cannot fight. Listen, my children, to the plan of your chief. One of the bravest and keenest of our young men must go to the white men's school, and learn their ways. Perhaps then we can regain our lost lands. Is it well? The Indians gazed at their chief in won- der and admiration, and then turned and looked at the young men. Who would go? This was the question in every breast, al- though each stoically hid his feelings. Ev- ery man wished to go, but only one would be chosen. The appointment was to be made by the chiefs of the tribe, who even now were assembling. The Indians squat- ted patiently on the ground and waited. Finally Chief Kahoma strode into the firelight. Listen, Oh my people, he said. We have decided. Fleetfoot is to go. THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT 13 He waited a moment for his words to take effect, and then Fleetfoot was pushed for- ward. until he stood face to face with the chief. liahoma gazed into the dark eyes of the youth. and he as steadily looked back. Fleetfoot was strong and lithe like A' The Snake. though not so old, but his face was not so crafty and his black and somber eyes were yet deep and steady. Wie must have money, the chief con- tinued, for Fleetfoot. You know the law. All members of the tribe slowly rose and going to their wigwams, returned with va- rious articles: blouses of deerskin em- broidered with shells and fringe, decorated pouches, head dresses of eagle feathers, ornate bows, and an assortment of arrows, fringed moccasins and woven baskets. liach lndian cheerfully gave his share with the exception of The Snake, who threw down a pair of inoccasins with a growl. The pile grew steadily larger, until at last the chief raised his hand and said. linoughf' These articles would later be sold to tourists for a high price, and would tlms supply lfleetfoot with money. The next day Fleetfoot. accompanied by several braves, strode out of the village amid the shouts of the people, hound for the railway station twenty miles away, where lfleetfoot would take the train for the liast and school. Fleetfoot went directly to lllilo, lowa. which is the seat of Linden College. Thanks to his early training in the schools able to enter the high mastered his on the reservation, he was upon the third year work in school. lly hard work he studies. and also took part in athletics. He was the star track and football player in the school, and his fame penetrated even to Linden College, where he registered after graduation. Fleetfoot was larger now, and one meet- ing him on the street would hardly notice his dark skin, in admiring his matchless carriage and the swift play of his rippling nmscles. Each year he brought encouragement to his people. An able lawyer was investi- gating the case, looking over old treaties and grants, but with only mediocre success. In his third year in college he became captain of the football team, and during the first of the season he led his team to victory in all its games. The Linden machine , as it was called by the papers, was one of the most successful teams in many years. The biggest and most important game, however. was to be played the last of the season, when Linden would meet her old rival, lllethen College. The morning of the great day dawned bright and cold, a typical late fall day. liarly in the morning, the trains started for lllethen, loaded with cheering students, loyal alumni, and eager fans. Everyone prophesied a great football game. .Xt two o'clock the lllethen team trotted out onto the field to be received with cheers from the Blethen section and curiosity from the Linden fans, who were sizing up the Iilethen team. A moment later the Linden players ran onto the held, took their places and went through some snappy signals. At last the referee's whistle blew, the teams lined up, and the game was on. Linden received the kick-off and ran it back thirty-five yards before the runner was downed by Murphy, the big lllethen right tackle. Linden had the ball at the middle of the field. ti 4 8 Us 46 'DT' Sl, .. ..i, . Q barked the quarterback, and the ball was snapped to Fleetfoot, who started to skirt right end, but before he reached the line, the burly lXlurphy rushed through and downed him. Again the teams lined up, again the ball was snapped. and once more the player was dropped almost in his tracks. Third down and eight to go. Once more the quarter- back barked his signals, received the ball and threw a forward pass to Strong, the Linden right end. lt seemed as though the 14 THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT pass was to be completed, but Callahan, the Blethen halfback, rushed up, grabbed the ball and started headlong down the field with most of the players in pursuit. Suddenly a player leaped out of the body of pursuers, it was Fleetfootg with feet like wings he fiew down the field and tackled Callahan twelve yards from the line. First down and but twelve to go!! On the second down Callahan carried the ball for a gain of seven yards, third down and three to go. But here the Linden team held with the strength of desperation, held them until they lost the ball on downs. The game continued, neither team seem- ing to gain an advantage until the last of the second quarter, when the Blethen quar- terback by some miracle of skill, kicked a goal from the thirty-five yard line. The whistle blew and the score was posted: Linden 0, Blethen 3. The Linden team had been outplayed by a lighter and less experienced team. What was the matter? The coaches frenziedly questioned the players, alternately praising and bawling them out. A change of signals was made to see if that would make a dif- ference, and three substitutes trotted onto the field at the beginning of the third quar- ter. The team was determined to get a touchdown. The Blethen contingent was jubilant. If their team could hold the lead and prevent the visitors from scoring, it would mean victory. Using the new signals the Linden team seemed to do better. It gained more ground, and its defense was tighter. Fleet- foot seemed to be everywhere, if a Blethen player started with the ball, it was usually he who made the tackle. In reality he was the backbone of the team. Back and forth the two teams surged, neither one seemed to gain an advantage, and the score at the end of the quarter was still 3 to 0. Touchdown, Touchdown, the crowds chanted monotonously, and each team tried to comply. Now Linden had the ball on Blethen's twenty-five yard line, and the fans added to their comments and advice. On their sec- ond down they gained seven yards, but a man had fouled and they were penalized fifteen yards by the lynx-eyed referee. 'K 27 - 42 - 63 - 9 - '72, the quarter barked, and as the ball came back he threw another pass to Strong. On, on the ball soared until it struck fairly in his eager arms. As it settled he started for the goal, but he had scarcely gone five steps before the big Blethen halfback met himg there was a crash, and when the players came up Strong was lying where he had fallen, but still clasping the ball. He was carried off the field for medical aid, and another player took his place, but Strong's run net- ted eight yards. Fourth down and over forty yards to that fatal white line, but only two yards to make their downs. Once more the quarterback ripped out his signals, 32 - 48 - 64 - 97 - 12 - 19 - 4, and the ball was passed directly to Fleetfoot, who started through the broken field at full speed. Swaying, bending, straight arming this man, dodging that, he sped down the field like an express train. He eluded Murphy, but there still was Callahan between him and that beckoning white line. On-On- Oh, for a guard to ward off Callahan, coming in at him like a huge battering ram! On-l On! Then the shock, the impact of leather against bone and muscle, and Fleetfoot went down with the line only two feet away. Fleetfoot lay for a moment dazed by the shock, then snapped to his feet, his leg was hurt, but he ignored the protests of his fellow players, and went to his position. The cheers of the crowd died down, they waited the touchdown which now seemed certain. First down and only two feet away was that magic white line. But they had not reckoned with the in- domitable will of the Blethen team. Three THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT 15 times they attempted to carry the ball through the red line, and three times they were stopped by that wall of will and des- peration. Fourth down and only two feet to go! C'ouldn't they? Oh, couldn't they break that line that grimly set its teeth and held? The players assumed the huddle formation. Fleetfoot was to take the ball 'round left end. Understand? They did, and jumped to their positions, crouching low, their faces set with determination. 41 - 63 - 92 -- Sti-101- 19- 11 3 rose the clear voice of the quarter- back among the hushed stands: the center seemed to hesitate a second, then the ball came fast and true to Fleetfoot. He waited an imperceptible instant for the hole his comrades were to break in the line. Then to his dismay he saw the red shirts of the ,lllethen team break through the gray wall! His team had failed. NVith a sob of des- peration he launched himself to where his center was crouching almost unbalanced by his burly opponent, leaped to the broad back. and threw himself into space. He felt something tug at his ankle. Then the ground seemed to come up and strike himg then queerly through his disordered brain he seemed to hear the shrill note of the whistle, then - darkness. Ile regained consciousness later to find himself being carried off the field by his comrades. VVhat happened? he asked feebly. Happened? they said in chorus, why, you got a touchdown. He heard the roar of the stands and his name being called. Then he understood. This was the last game and soon Fleet- foot would go back to his people for vaca- tion. Thoughts of his mission were with him more and more now. He spent long hours with his lawyer, digging up old rec- ords and treaties. One day as he was looking over an old record of the territory, he came across, on a partly torn page, the words: Land treaty with Gros Ventres Indians, see page 5122, vol. 9, National Record. He excit- edly brought this to the lawyer, who read the sentence, and with one word, Wash- ington, went out of the otiice. Four days later Fleetfoot received a tele- gram from VVashington, which read: Treaty O. K. Land is Indians'. Particu- lars later. Signed, Lawrence. Fleetfoot impatiently waited for Law- rence, who returned the next Thursday after bringing the matter before the State Senator. He'll settle it all right, he said confidently, the treaty'll hold. And it did, for at the next session of Congress the matter was brought up, and the treaty was upheld. What rejoicing there was among the Indians, when Fleet- foot himself brought them the news, and Kahoma addressing the tribe said in his majestic calm voice, You see, Oh my children, the wisdom of waiting. The Great Spirit still watches over his people. Peace is best, war is evil, and it begets evil. Always keep the peace, my people, and prosperity will follow you. The white men are our friends. Their laws are just. Let their laws be our laws. And now my people-comes the time of the setting sun. The promise of another day is at hand. My work is ended. No more can I lead my tribe. I must place my burdens on stronger and more able shoul- ders. I have no son. Some of the tribe must be your chief. WVho shall it be? U And in one voice the reply of the tribe came back, F1eetfoot. FOR HONOR'S SAKE U HAT I want you to do is to bring this man in, dead or alive, pref- erably alive. He murdered his father, so be careful. He is probably hiding about two hundred miles north of here, on the edge of the barren lands. If you do not come back successful, never again consider yourself as a member of the police force. 16 THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT This speech was made to John Marlowe, a member of the police force of Montreal, by the chief, Edmund Miles. Two days later found John Marlowe plod- ding steadily north on his snowshoes, with a toboggan loaded with provisions. Nights and mornings he built fires in the great open and cooked his meagre repasts. He had plenty of time for reflection. What would this man, Peter Karlock, be like? He had his photograph, given him by the chief, but it was the face of a boy. John Mar- lowe wondered if his task would be a diffi- cult one. Whenever he had been sent for a man before, he had always been success- ful. Somehow he did not feel so sure about this one. When John Marlowe reached the last settlement before the barren lands, he se- cured provisions for his trip into the far north. He also made inquiries concerning the man for whom he was hunting. No one had seen anyone around there by the de- scription he had given. Two weeks later John Marlowe found snowshoe tracks leading into the north. Now he was sure of being on the right trail. Marlowe travelled days and sometimes part of the nights, for the weather was bitterly cold. It kept growing colder and one morn- ing his feet were frozen. He was alarmed, but still kept on the trail of Peter Karlock. The last thing Marlowe remembered was of falling in the trail. When he came to himself again he found that he was lying in a rude, log hut. Marlowe looked a- round, but he saw no one. Presently the door opened and a man entered. He had a beard and his clothing was old. When the man saw that Marlowe was awake, he came to his bedside and said, You're bet- ter? You were pretty near gone when I found you. How did you happen to find me? asked Marlowe. The man started a trifle, then said, care- lessly, Oh, I was around looking at my traps and I stumbled onto you. As Marlowe tried to raise himself in bed, the trapper said, You won't be able to be about for a month, because your feet are badly frozen. The following days Patterson, the name that the man had given Marlowe, would go out and stay for about two hours-look- ing at his traps, he said. However, Mar- lowe thought it rather singular that he never brought back any furs. Marlowe and Patterson became quite friendly and, in the evenings they would tell each other of their past lives. Marlowe had not intended to tell the trapper why he was up north, but he thought that maybe Patterson could give him some information. So one night he said, I shall have to be leaving soon. I was sent up here to find a man by the name of Peter Karlock, and take him back as my prisoner. What did this man, Karlock, do, asked Patterson, with a gleam of interest in his eyes. He murdered his father. Maybe he was justified in the act, said Patterson. Do you know what his motive was? No, all I know is that I must take him back. Otherwise, I shall lose my positionff It would be a pity to send an innocent man to the gallows, remarked Patterson. I once knew a man who killed another, but did it in self defense. However, the authorities believed him guilty, and he had no way to prove that he was innocent. Did they catch the man? Marlowe asked. I don't know. Maybe, but I never heard. Marlowe planned to leave the cabin on the day following, and voiced his intentions to Patterson. The latter said nothing. The next morning when Marlowe awoke, he sat up in bed with a start. There was no sign of Patterson! After a brief search he found all the provisions gone! Pinned to the wall was a note. My real name is Karlock. I did murder my father, THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT IT hut it was in self-defense. I hate to leave you without provisions. hut I know you would follow, if you had them. The first week passed all right for Mar- lowe, heeause he shot some small game. However, it did not prove to be plentiful, and Marlowe again found himself without food. He hunted every day, but had no more success. One morning he did not rise, for he was in a delirium. His condition was worse the next morning. VVhen he came from his stupor, he did not seem to be hungry. He must he dreaming! But who was that sitting hy the fire? It was Karlockl VVhen the latter saw Marlowe gazing at him, rather intently, he said, You are surprised to see me here again? XVell, my conscience trouhled me. I knew you wouldn't find much game around here. and I didn't want you to starve, heeause I took a liking to you when you were here, You told me once that you would have to lose your position, if l didn't go hack as your prisoner. So here I am. Karloek, in that note you said that you killed your father in self-defense. I be- lieved you. I would rather give up my honor than he the Cause of sending an in- nocent man to the gallowsf' Marlowe said to him. You mean that you will let me go free? asked Karloek, jumping up and seizing Mai'lowe's hand. Yes, hut you 'll have to leave the coun- try, for other otlicers will he looking for you. .lust three months from the time Mar- lowe had heen sent after Iiarlock, he again stood in the chief's otitice. A'You were not sueCessful?'i were the first words of the chief. No, hut how did you guess? Two days ago Karlock came and gave himself up, explained the chief. You sent that man to the gallows? almost shouted Marlowe. No, for after you had gone we gained sufficient evidence to prove that he was innocent. And Marlowe, retiring from the ehief's ortice, thought it worthwhile to risk one's honor for a man like Iiarloek. GN'fzIdz'11e F. Foster, '27. ELEVEN FEET-OR BETTER ICD ,IONES was a Senior at Hilltop Academy, which was in the town of Medford, Maine. He had come there Iour years hefore. These years had heen the happiest of his life. although he had to work hard in order to stay at Hilltop. His parents died when he was eleven years old. He worked his way through Grammar School, and now was working his way through Hilltop. 'I'hough Ted had no particular ahility in any line of sport, he wanted to make some athletic team. He was too light for foot- hall. I-le could run faster than ninety-nine men out of a lnmdred, yet he was not a sprinter. Ile didn't have the endurance for long runs, and he did not take any in- terest in lield events. Ile was discouraged over his failures. and would have quit if it had not heen for Sue Carson. She had encouraged him, and told him that he would he remembered hy Hilltop long after he graduated. Old Pop Carson. Sues father, owned a small store, stocked with goods which the students needed or wanted for pleasure. llc was one of I'Iilltop's most loyal sup- porters. 'l'he fellow who goes around with Sue must he an athlete, I'op was heard to say once, at a hasehall game. 'liherefore he did not faxor 'lied -Iones. Finally eonvineed that Ted would never he an athlete, despite 5ue's pleadings, llop forhade Sue to associate with him. Sue did not seem to be affected hy this sud- den turn of alifairs. l'op investigated one night, and he found out that 'lied was climbing over the back wall to see Sue. 18 THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT If I see you around here again I will use my shotgun on you, he shouted, angrily. That same night he placed broken glass on top of the wall. The next day Sue met Ted in the library. I 'm through, Sue. For the fourth time, I've failed to make the track team. Don't be discouraged, Ted, returned Sue. You will be a member of the track team when Hilltop meets Hartford two weeks from to-day. Not unless every man is sick or hurt, replied Ted, somewhat bitterly. A week later Pop Carson was think- ing of Ted jones. I 've got rid of him, he muttered. Sue tried to make me think that he was an athlete. I 've watched ath- letes perform for nearly twenty years. Guess I ought to know an athlete when I see one. There is one thing I don't under- stand. My currant bushes are tramped into the earth and there are tracks all over my garden. No one can climb over that wall because the top is covered with broken glass. Yet- he paused and stared fix- edly at the ceiling, I'm not sure that Jones does not visit Sue. Nearly two weeks later Ted received a list of the events and the men who would compete in them. Scanning the paper un- concernedly, he saw his name among those who would pole vault for Hilltop. What crazy fool has sent in my name, he ex- claimed, angrily. Seizing the telephone he called up the track manager, and heatedly told him to scratch his name off from the list. I can 't do that, came the voice over the telephone. We 've printed five hun- dred of those lists at the cost of ten cents each. All right, let it go, but I will not be in that event, Jones exclaimed, hanging up the receiver. Who sent my name in, I wonder? he muttered to himself. Somebody did it for a joke. The next Saturday afternoon Pop Carson closed his store and took Sue to the track meet. Sue glanced at the list of com- petitors and exclaimed, Why, father, Ted is entered in the pole vault. He might as well stay out, returned her father. Possibly you are right, but I don't think so, replied Sue, tears dimming her eyes. Her father glanced at her sharply, but said nothing. The meet proved to be very close. First Hartford led, then Hilltop. Ted, sitting in the bleachers, heard a stu- dent say: Smith has hurt his wrist. Our chances in the vault are gone. If we had someone who could clear eleven feet we would win! A sudden resolve came into Ted's mind. He hastened to the lockers and changed his clothes. He met Smith going upstairs. Come with me, said Smith. He led Ted to the vaulting pit. Do you know how to hold a pole? Smith asked. No, replied Ted. Keep the end of the pole up and be sure to throw your feet up. . Results of the two mile run, boomed the announcer. Bell of Hartford, first: Simpson of Hartford, second, Dickey of Hartford, third. You got to win this event for us, said Smith, because the score is a tie. All ready for the pole vault ! shouted the announcer. At ten feet six inches one of Hartford's men failed. At ten feet eleven inches an- other one failed. This left Snell of Hart- ford and Ted. At eleven feet Ted cleared the bar by sheer nerve alone. As he picked himself out of the pit he heard Smith say: Gosh! He did it! At eleven feet three inches cleared the bar in a way that opened the eyes of the spectators. When they reached the eleven feet ten inches Snell of Hartford failed on his Hrst attempt. Ted duplicated his feat. The announcer's voice was heard above TI-IE MUSSUL UNSQUIT 19 the din: The bar is at the height of eleven feet and ten inches. Both contest- ants have failed in their first attempt. Snell and Ted failed on their second at- tempt. Sue, high up in the stand, exclaimed to her father, I hope he makes it, donlt you, father? Yes, for the sake of Hilltop, replied H Pop . Snell failed again, but Ted sped con- fidently down the lane, and cleared the bar with the skill of a natural born vaulter. The bar remains at eleven ten, came the voice of the announcer. jones of Hilltop is the winner. Sue hastened down and congratulated Ted. NVhat did I tell you, Ted? I knew that you were for I-Iilltopf! What puzzles me is this. I wonder who sent my name in? IfVhy-er-I did, said Sue, with downcast eyes. I knew that you could beat lIartford because that wall is twelve feet high, and you cleared it with ease. So that is how my currant bushes met their fate, exclaimed Pop , who had just come down from the stand. But what did you use for a pole?'! XVhy. I used a clothesline pole, replied Ted. I want to apologize for destroying your currant bushes, for you see that- 'I Darn the currant bushes! broke in Pop . Now you two go on and have a good time. Suddenly glancing at Ted, he said: If Sue says yes that is my answer. VVhy, father! murmured Sue, blush- ing furiously. You've given me an inspiration, Mr. Carsonf' said Ted. Come, Sue, I've got something to tell you that shouldn't be said right here-at least not now. Jasper Foster, '26, MY FIRST EXPERIENCE AS A STEP-FATHER RIQAK! creak! creak! I rose up in bed with a start. There was some kind of commotion in the hall down stairs. Then I heard soft, muffied steps as though somebody was climbing the stairs. XVheu I came to my senses Cfor I had awakened so suddenly that I could hardly think where I wasl I realized with sudden ter- ror, that those soft steps belonged to an in- vader of some sort. Burglar, or murderer? Perhaps both, and they were coming after me, I thought. On this instant I was so terrified that I covered my head with a pillow, but my heart beat so furiously that I just had to take it away and listen. Yes. they were nearing the landing at the top of the stairs. I jumped out of bed, pulled open my door quietly CI must be bravej and looked out into the hall. Yes, there he was! His shadow was outlined on the op- posite wall and, to my relief, there was only one. Oh, the fear that grappled my heart as I crept stealthily forward. .XVith one terrific jump, I launched for my assail- ant's throat. Crash! Bang! down the stairs we rolled. Blood-curdling screams sailed forth from my yictinfs mouth. Oh. Illl never forget the victory at one mo- ment, and the next- Ry this time, the whole company of my relatives stood around us yelling, wanting to know what the trouble was, when somebody turned on the lights. and there, Oh merciful heavens! with her face black and blue, lay my oldest step-daughter. Well, my wife of a day, fainted away, and I followed. VVhen I came to my senses I was in bed, and my valet was fanning me. Git out of heref! I yelled at him, and he got. Oh, what a mistakef' I groaned aloud. Then I began to think of what a fool I'd been. That afternoon I had taken Alice Froth- bit for a wife. and now how I regretted it all. She and I had met one day at the sea- shore, where I had gallantly rescued her from a mad dog, and you know the rest. She was very wealthy, and was a widow, so, as I'm not much of a fellow for work I knew this was a good chance, and I had married her. Not only Alice. you under- 20 THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT stand, but the whole family, servants and all. My grief for the next few hours was overwhelming, but I managed, however, to grin and bear it, although what my wife might say to me the next morning was not pleasant to think about. The following morning, as I was dress- ing, I decided that I must make a favorable impression upon my family, so I put on my dark green suit and a bright yellow shirt to help along the impression. I marched downstairs grandly, my shoulders very straight, for my coat was a little tight. Breakfast was about to be served when I entered the dining-room. There they sat, everyone of them at the table, even to Celia, whom I had beaten up so the night before. They all smiled except Celia, who looked at me as though she wanted me to drown. Good-morning,'f..I greeted them. Then I turned to Celia. I'm very sorry for what happened last night, but you must be in the house before ten-thirty every evening hereafter, my dear. She sniffed proudly and acted as though she might not follow my advice. Say, Pop, can you shoot a gun? in- quired my nine-year-old son, Willie. Yes, very well, too, I remarked, casu- ally. It was all I could say under the cir- cumstances, for about this time Alice spoke. Oh, that 's wonderful, she exclaimed. Let 's go hunting today. Why er, -er, are there any huge, wild animals around here? I asked. You see I wouldn't think of going unless I thought there might be some bears or something of the sort. Let 's wait until tomorrow. The sun looks as though it might be very warm. ' I tried to turn the subject but I couldn't. They were the most persistent people I ever met. The whole family went, even to Aunt Abigail. I just prayed that we wouldn't see anything in the shape of an animal. Well, we got along Hne. At lunch time we sat on the ground, and nothing serious happened except that Aunt Abigail fas I had to call herj tipped the thermos bottle, full of hot coffee, onto herself, and she took on so, and shouted, Fire! that I threw-her into the brook. This didn't please her either, so I decided to leave her alone. Willie was getting uneasy, so I took him and Rosy, who was twelve, and started out hunting. VVel1, we didn't see or hear a thing for two hours, until Rosy screamed, Look! There in front of us was an animal, a big black and white beast. I fairly shook with terror, while the young- sters jumped around me crying, Shoot him, Pop, shoot him! I 'm afraid I can 't get a good view, so as to shoot, I stuttered, but I'll catch him for you. So I chased that varmint for about a mile. Willie ran after me hollering, Grab him, Pop! I fell over logs and stumps, and as I gave a tremendous leap, my coat ripped way up the back. I was getting pretty tired, and that animal seemed to be, too. All of a. sudden he stopped, and I jumped with all my might. I landed right on that animal, but didn't remain conscious very long, for it seemed that my body was full of needles. When I finally came to my senses, I was in bed, and two or three nurses, and a half- dozen doctors were fixing me in bandages. About that time Aunt Abigail, and the rest of the family, came in to see me Call ex- cept Alice, who was suffering with hystericsj. They tiptoed over to the bed, and stood smiling at me. Poor guardian angels. I wish they were somewhere else. Christie Vining, 127. THE STRANGE DEATH or-' EDWARD WHITBURTON S I picked up my morning's paper one day in June the following head- lines met my eyes, Prominent Explorer and Sportsman Murdered. Casually I read on, and my interest quickened as I THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT 231 saw his name, Mr. Edward Whitburtonf' for I had known him, not intimately, but in a business way. I knew him to be a man of a rather spotted character, gossip had him connected with several scandals, which amounted to nothing definite as they were quietly hushed up. How Illillly people will listen when money talks! I read on. 4' Mr. Whitburton was found this morning by one of the servants. He was sitting in an arm- chair, nothing in the room had been disar- ranged, there were no signs of violence. The cause of his death is unknown. As I sat thinking of what I had read my door hell rang and Detective Grey entered. I had known Grey since our college days and, except for a few years during which he had been away on an exploring trip, we had been together most of the time. Ilullo Dave, he greeted me, and then seeing the paper in my hand, VVell, what do you think of the case? I don't know, I replied thoughtfully. Have you investigated any?', No, and I don't care if they never find his murderer. he said, with a sudden burst of anger, I guess he won't be missed much. I was surprised at the emotion my friend showed. lint why get so excited about it? Pardon me. he replied, with a little laugh. But if you knew the man as well as I do, you would not be surprised. I tried to get him to tell me what he knew, but he would not, and left, leaving me to wonder at my friend's sudden anger, and more deeply interested in Mr. VVhit- burton's death. The paper next morning had nothing of importance, except that Grey had taken the case. I immediately called upon my friend, hut was informed that he was not at home, but had left word for me that he would be at Mr. XN'hitburton's home. I accordingly went there. It was a hue old house, large and splendidly furnished as befitted a man of blr. XVhitburton's wealth. Grey had undoubtedly been watching for me, for he met me at the door, and conducted me to the room where VVhitburton was found. This room had undoubtedly been his den. I noticed at once the strange appearance of the place. The walls were covered with curiosities from other lands, many things which I had never seen before. Here, said Grey, pointing to a large armchair, was where W'hitburton was found. I looked at the chair more closely. It was a large easy chair, and within arm's reach stood a table with a box of cigars, and a number of magazines and books upon it. 'Whitburton had evidently been read- ing, went on Grey, for a hook was found upon the floor where he probably dropped it. There it is now, you see. I have tried to keep everything just as I found it. And he had been smoking also. for the stub of a cigar tells us that. There is nothing sur- prising in these two facts, for Miss Penn tells me that her uncle smoked a great deal and was also a great reader. Miss Penn? I said. Yes, returned Grey. Her mother died recently, and since then she has been living with her uncle. Her father died when she was a little child. VVhat do you think was the cause of VVhithurton's death ? I' Well, I don't know, Dave. There does not seem to he the least thing to start with. Of course I did not expect to find the mur- derer's calling card, but we don't even know how he was killed. 'K How do you know that he was mur- dered? He might have had heart trouble, or even taken his own life. No, I do not think that. I have seen his doctor, and he informed me that XVhit- burton was in excellent health. And as for suicide, I think that very improbable. A man in his circumstances would have no 22 THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT excuse for taking his own life, at least, be- cause of financial difiicultiesf' said Grey. Do you suspect anyone? How about Miss Penn and the servants? I asked. I don't think either could have mur- dered him, he replied. I have ques- tioned all the servants, and I believe they are all innocent. As for Miss Penn, I do not suspect her in the least. She is the last one I should accuse. There is nothing more that I can do here, he went on, at least not at present. As we went out he cautioned the servants about letting anyone enter the room where Whitburton was found. The next day we returned to the house. It was then that I met Miss Penn. She was a lovely young woman, and I could see at once that Grey was in love with her. I didn't blame him either. Couldn't Whitburton's death have been caused by poisoning, Grey? I asked that evening. I shouldn't be surprised, he answered. And still at the inquest they did not find that it was. The case grew more baffling than ever. Grey did not seem to make any progress, at least toward finding the murderer. He and Miss Penn were more intimate than ever. The case ran on unsolved for over a week until one morning Grey greeted me with the announcement, McCreigh has taken the case. Good, I said. He ought to be able to find out who the murderer is. McCreigh was a well known detective. His discoveries were sometimes uncanny. He was to the detective world what Sher- lock Holmes was once reported to be. Yes, returned Grey, I'm afraid he will solve it. I looked at him curiously. I could not understand my friend lately. 41 Ik 4' 41 ik The next evening Grey called and told me that he had received a note from Mc- Creigh asking him to come to his room that evening. Grey asked me to go with him. We found McCreigh sitting in an easy chair smoking. He asked us to be seated and then said to Grey, I have asked you to come here this evening because I believe I have discovered something of importance that concerns you. I have found out how Mr. Whitburton was murdered. Do you know who did it? asked Grey. Eagerly I waited for the answer. The older man nodded. There was silence for a time. I murdered Whitburton, said Grey. I was too amazed to speak. Before we go any farther, while I can, may I tell you my story? asked Grey. I should like to hear it, returned Mc- Creigh. I was born at a trading post in the South Sea Islands, began Grey. My father was a trader there. Besides carry- ing on quite a trade with the natives father one day had the good fortune to find a pearl bed. We soon had a small fortune. I remember one pearl in particular, the largest one I had ever seen. Father was proud of his pearls, and showed them to many people. One day an explorer came to the island. As usual father showed him his pearls. The man wanted to buy them. He seemed to have an uncontrollable de- sire to get them, and, although he offered father a large sum, father would not sell them. The next night he came ashore again. He tried once more to buy the pearls. I can see it now, the fiend, the pearls lying on the table between them. Finally, becoming enraged he snatched the pearls and put them in his pocket. He started for the door with father after him. He turned and, jerking a revolver from his pocket, fired twice. Father fell without a sound. The shots aroused the house. A native blocked the explorer's way, and he immediately shot him. My mother came across the porch. It was dusk, and I don't know whether he knew it was a woman or THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT 23 not. Anyway he shot her. I swore then that I would kill him if it was the last thing I ever did. That explorer was Whit- burton. I am his murderer. I have waited a long time, but at last have I found him. W'hen I was taken away from that island I had some poison with me. VVhen heated it forms a gas, a little of which will immediately cause death. I entered his room one night and put a little powder in each cigar, those in the top layer. There was a silence for a time. Finally Mcfreigh said, I knew VVhitburton. He was such a man as you have said. He would stop at nothing, in order to get what he wanted. He was rich, and he thought that would protect him, but he was clever, though, I 'll admit that. I know Miss Penn, too. She is a fine girl. As far as I am concerned this case will remain as it is. Miss Penn told me tonight of your engage- ment. I congratulate you. And so was closed the case of the strange death of Mr. VVhitburton. the only case Detective INlcCreigh failed to solve. The End Lydc Howvs. THE SCHOOL FAIR T the beginning of the winter term work was begun in earnest on prep- arations for our first school fa.ir. Com- mittees were chosen as follows: General committee, Helen Richards, chairman, Myrtie Brackley and Philip Stinchneldg Senior committee, Charles Richards, chair- man, Hilda johnson and Ethelyn Welchg Junior committee, Lucy Allen, chairman, Christie Vining and Hugh Allen: Sopho- more connnittee, Roy Haines, chairman, Alma McCourt and Bernice Smithg Fresh- man connnittee, Ross Richards, chairman, Elma McCourt, Lettie Haines, and Lauris MacPhail. McCleary's Hall had been hired for bas- ketball and school events, and what better way to christen it than by making it the scene of our first fair? Friday, February 12, was the date. and at two-thirty a large number of our interested friends came to make our efforts a success. The Senior booth, decorated in old rose and silver, was presided over by Myrtie Brackley, and took the form of a novelty booth. Lucille Smith had charge of the Senior grab bag, and dressed as a nurse. She wheeled a baby carriage filled with mystery packages among the crowd. The juniors sold food and light lunches, and financial results showed that this booth was well patronized. It was prettily dec- orated in blue and gray, and was in charge of Helen Richards and Christie Vining. A candy table and fish-pond, decorated in blue and white were the attractions offer- ed by the Sophomores. Roy Haines and Clarence Lawton presided over these. A large and attractive booth was prepared by the Freshmen, the decorations being rose and white. Paper flowers were used to good advantage. The Freshmen sold fancy work and candy. Perhaps the most attraction was offered by the IN'Iathematics Club. Under the super- vision of Mr. Kitchin, Charles Richards, and Lyde Howes, it proved to be the most successful financially. Prizes were offered for getting the most baskets in succession, for throwing washers into a plate, and throwing of balls into a barrel. In one corner an Indian wigwam attrac- ted a great deal of attention. Hilda john- son, and Alma McCourt were dressed as Indian maidens. Upon entering the wig- wam, one was blindfolded, and made to taste of many spices, foods, etc. A prize was offered for the one guessing the most. A box of candy was a reward olfered by the Freshmen to the one who drew the lucky number in a bag of popcorn. This went to Mrs. Flora Toothaker. Hugh Allen shot the most baskets in succession, and received an Eversharp pencil. Eddie Goodwin was the favored one at the Min- nehaha Wigwam and his prize was a box of chocolates. 24 ' THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT Once more the power of cooperation has been demonstrated. The earnest efforts of each committee and of each individual, com- bined with the loyal support and patronage of the townspeople, made our first fair a success. Let's make this an annual event! Helen Richards, J27. T0 THE BEST MAN H W gwan, you little runt, you can 't rung why, you couldn't beat my pet snail. The words came with a sneer from the cruel lips of Red Owen, the bully of Fairfield. I can, too, sobbed little Johnny Sand. You big red head. I'll beat you some day, you just wait. Why don't you try it now, you little shrimp? I will. You just come down to the corner. The two boys lined up at the start. The little sobbing Johnny and the big heavy- shouldered Red. At the finish Johnny was badly beaten, and ran off sobbing. A little way off he stopped and raising his fist he shouted that ever ready threat of a small child, You just wait! That was two years before Patrick Shane moved to Fairfield with his daughter Sally. Now Red and johnny were rivals on a different ground. Sally liked Owen because he was Irish, and Johnny because he was the brightest boy in school, and his cheery smile had been the first to welcome her to Fairfield. Let us pass on a few years. Red Owen is a Freshman in High school. But Johnny has been called away from school by the death of his father, and is working on a farm on the outskirts of the town to help support his family. For a whole year the boy worked, rising before daylight in the morning, and working as long as he could see. He was no longer the little Johnny Sand of old. The arms which were then small and scrawny were now heavy with muscle, and his back buldged with knots as large as his fists. One day near the end of the school year he came to town to see his mother. He was just entering the yard when he saw her and a strange man talking in the corner of the garden. The boy passed on into the house to wait for the man to go. But instead of going the man came into the house with Mrs. Sand. John, my son, the woman began, you will have a chance to go to high school at last. Mr. Larry has promised to take you to his home and let you go to school there. I hate to let you go so far away where you can't come and see me, but I suppose it is all for the best. Johnny could say nothing. He was torn between his love for school and his desire to remain with his mother, but he finally chose to go with Mr. Larry. So they set out for Little Forks two weeks later. Uncle Hiram Larry was like a father to John, and the boy loved him as one. The next fall Johnny went back to school. He became one of the most popular boys in Little Forks, but in all his host of friends he found none like Sally Shane. When the track team came out Johnny was there training for the hundred yard dash. He proved to be a fast man and was chosen to represent his school at Fairfield. In one event of the meet, the hundred, Sand won from Owen, his old rival, by a good lead, and Sally was there to witness the victory. Red was a poor loser. He said that Johnny tripped him on the start and swore that he would get even with him for it. But it was proven that the race had been won fairly, and Red was put off the grounds by his own school which was one of the cleanest in the county and liked fair play. Little Forks won the meet by one point and received a beautiful silver cup. In all Johnny's four years he never made an enemy, but he could not lessen Red Owen's hatred for him. THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT 25 Red was proud, and it lmrt his vanity to see his rival become so popular while he had so very few friends. Red knew that Sand was the best man, but he would not acknowledge it even to himself. He watched his success with jealousy and nursed his smoldering hatred until it kindled into an unquenchable fiame that burned into his hardened heart and told him to stoop to anything' to insure Sand's failure and his own success . In 'lohnny's second year at college Owen became a Freshman. The two became bit- ter rivals in everything they attempted. If Sand was out for track Owen was there too. ln football. baseball and basketball it was the same. Red took any means, fair or foul. to outdo johnny, but it was of no avail, for Sand was as invincible as fate. Ile believed that Right makes might U and made it his motto i11 everything. VVhat can be the reason for his success? Have we looked to every factor of his character? Here is the clue! He fights fairly, he has grit and determination to carry him through all difficulties, has his end in view and does everything in his power to attain that end. There is one other thing we have not mentioned. His love for Sally Shane has brought out in him the truest and finest trails of his character. ln his Senior year he became the best dash man in his college. and in representing his school was never defeated. Then came graduation. He was graduated with hon- ors, while Red Owen was turned out of school when it was discovered that he was plotting against Sand a scheme which if uncovered would break down the moral standards of the school in the eyes of the world. A few weeks later a large, roughly dressed man standing in an alley called a newsboy and bought a paper. As he read the headlines the deep, chok- ing fiame burned in his breast. Here is what he read. Famous sprinter sails. -lohn lf. Sand. intercollegiate sprint cham- pion, sails for France where he will com- pete in the Olympics for his country. Ilis bride, who was formerly bliss Sally Shane of Fairfield, sails with him. Red glanced over the paper for other news. He saw his own picture staring at hin1 under the glaring' headlines, XVanted for robbery. He realized that the prize had been awarded to the best man, and be was the victim of his own treachery. f l E? we 4. '- W n. x Y' '1 Q., .xx ,T ' 1 N A l ix 1 nfl, ' ' Q lake, A 1-as-..-1 3 ' '-'gd A 5 s NE W-fill , 'A I X -7 -- ' i, 0 bi l al 4 r S ' iz' - lx 'i f V --: 26 THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT SCHOOL 1 Je La. NOTES 'il R. MARSH, agent for the Curtis Publishing Company, visited our school again this year. He gave a talk on good salesmanship, and organized a contest to last for one week. This year The Ladies' Home Journal and Saturday Evening Post were included in his offer. There were three teams organized: the Rockets, under the leadership of Roland Kershnerg the Comets, under Glennis Ken- nedyg and the Meteors, under Selma Mac- Phail. Philip Stinchfield was the business manager of this project. Pens, pencils, and pocket knives were given to students get- ting a specified number of subscriptions. The Comets won the contest by a large majority. The two losing teams gave a party in honor of the winning team a few weeks later. The Senior Class gave a card party at the Grange Hall, Dec. 4. It was a success socially and financially. The Ten Commandments was given by the Senior Class, Monday evening, Mar. 1. This picture was one of the best ever shown in Strong. The class cleared about 3545. This was a large sum considering the cost of the picture. This year there 'was a speaking contest between the Freshmen and Sophomores, Dec. 18. This was a new activity in our school, but we intend to make it a perma- nent one. Each year prizes will be awarded the first boy and girl, also the second boy and girl. The speakers for the evening were as follows: FR:-:SHMEN Breaking the News Irene Kingsley The Wrong Train Annie Brackley Department Store Ditty Elbridge Vining Half Way Doings Ross Richards Piety and Civic Virtue Lauris MacPhail Sornomomzs Mrs. Smart Learns How to Skate Alma McCourt Competition Theron Stinchlield The Traitor's Deathbed Venard Sample Abraham Lincoln Clarence Lawton The decision of the judges was: First girl, Alma McCourt, first boy, Venard Sample, second girl, Irene Kingsley, and second boy, Theron Stinchlield. Ross Richards was given honorary mention. At this contest prizes were awarded to Bernice Smith and Carl Weymouth, the highest ranking Freshmen of last year. Two years ago the Student Council voted to award prizes to the highest ranking Freshmen: these to be given the winners on the night of graduation. But, owing to some misunderstanding, the prizes were not awarded last year. Different classes have held candy sales during the year, which were successful. The Preliminaries were held at the Grange Hall, April 30, 1926. The follow- ing program was carried out: P THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT 27 The Prince of lllusion .-flnonymous SHLMA TXTCPHAIL The Evolution of the Dreamer .'f7IOH:VVIl01l5 l'nu.lr STINCHFIIQLD The Busybody SYUCNUH l.lTt'll.IJ-I SMITH Jean Valjean Reveals Himself Victor Hugo XTENARI7 SAM1-Ln Selection from Seventeen Booth Tarlcington Cuinsrxa VINING Idols and Ideals 14005 Lvma Howlis Peter Patrick MCLPIHI Human Ricimuus The True Grandeur of Nations Simmer ,lasriza Fosrtza The Spirit of Gettysburg Bridyfn-Y Rol.ANn KlaasIIN1iR The decision of the judges was: First girl, Lucille Smithg first boy, Roland Kershnerg second girl, Helen Richards, second boy, Philip Stinchtield. The Finals were held at Kingticld, May 21, 1020. Lucille Smith won the cup for girls: and Roland Kershner spoke very well. ln the early part of the year an orches- tra was organized, under the leadership of Miss Vl'augh. lt has met with much suc- cess, and has been well spoken of at its public appearances. The members of the orchestra are: Christie Vining Piano Pauline NYaugh Violin Roland Kershner Banjo Ukulele Jeannette Mitchell Hanja Ulculclc Randall Vining Bars Drinrm and Traps A lllath. Club was organized this year. The purpose of this club is to create an interest in mathematics. The meetings are held once every two weeks, consisting of three parts: regular business meeting, working of problems, and a social hour. The charter members of this club are as follows: Philip Stinchheld, Presidentg Geraldine Foster, Vice President, Lyde Howes, Secretary and Treasurerg Glennis Kennedy, Thelma Hammond, Ethlyn Welcll, Selma MacPhail, Maurice Peary, Roland Kershner, .lasper Foster, Charles Richards. Robert Sample, and Milford Beal. New members are permitted to enter this club by initiation, composed of three de- grees. Randall Vining, Leeman Haines, Kenneth Brackley, and Lucy Allen have taken their degrees. The Dutch Detective was presented by the Senior Class of S. H. S., May 238, 10:20, at the Grange Hall, to a large and appreciative audience. The cast of char- acters was as follows: Otto Schmultz, a correspondenee-school detective Randall Vining l'lunk jarleek, escaped from the asylum Roland Kershner jabo Grabb, the police force of Spliuterville l.yde Howes Major Hannibal Howler, on the warpath Philip Stinchfield Augustus Coo, a newly wed Maurice l'eary Gladys Howler-Coo, his bride. the Majors daughter Hilda johnson Ambrosia Mcfarty, queen of the lunch room I.ucille Smith Miss Araminta Sourdrops, who lox es her jabo lverna Morse Hortensy Smatters, escaped from the asylum hlyrtie lirackley Katrina Kraut, from Hamilton C'idy by der Schtate of Ohio Alma McCourt FINANCIAL STATEMENT No doubt most of the people of Strong vvill be interested to know what it costs us to do business, and how we raise this money. Therefore, we have prepared a financial statement, which, even though it is not absolutely accurate, approximates very nearly our expenditures and income. This report does not include funds handled by the classes. which will this year raise money amounting to about S-100. R1 voter rua Scllool. XYICAR 1025-26 Athletic expenses to Apr. 15 32101.42 Estimated for remainder of year 90.00 Public speaking to Apr. l5 lbooks, prizes, hall, judges, etcfl 44.93 Estimated for remainder of year 30,00 School paper dencit of 1025 115.14 listimated cost of paper for 1920 190.00 Books and magazines for library 15.00 Tennis court repairs festimatedl 50.00 Scholarship medals 0,55 Scales and flag 44,022 3710.06 28 THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT INCOME Athletic dues from pupils 81.83 Estimated for remainder of year 15.00 Miscellaneous athletic receipts 26.45 Net proceeds from school fair 55.34 Basketball games 33.70 Sale of Curtis publications 59.00 School entertainment Cfor scales, Hag, and our share of profit! 49.19 Freshman-Sophomore Speaking Contest 41.35 Estimated income from school paper 160.00 Contributions by classes Cestimatedj 25.00 Speaking contest festimatedj 45.00 Baseball games Cestimatedl 35.00 Sale of papers H9251 29.25 Penny collections 8.00 Sale of candy and popcorn 35.00 Sale of bats 15.00 5714.11 Submitted by Treasurer of Student Council. THE UKULELE CLUB A Uke Club was formed by the girls under the supervision of Miss Waugh. There are fourteen members. At the Junior drama given in Strong, live girls gave some entertaining selections, and at Phillips played between the second and third acts, when the juniors took their drama there. The night of the preliminary speaking con- test, nine girls played. Although the club has been formed but a short time, it has made great progress, and the girls all play well. This year the school voted to have cabi- nets built, in order that we might place our cups in them. These cabinets were placed on the walls above the blackboards. They are very attractive, and we hope that it will be necessary for us to install more of them before the year is over. As a set of scales and a flag were very necessary to the school, all the grades united and presented a program at the Grange Hall. This was a success and after the scales and Hag were paid for each room received a small sum of money. The school has subscribed for several new papers among which are: Le Petit Journal, The World Review, Correct English, The Colby Echo, The Natural Geographic Magazine, Sprague's jour- nal of Maine History, and The Scientific American. THE MINNEHAHA GIRIS Recognizing the need and value of out- door sports and exercise, the girls of Strong High organized, early last winter, an outing club, with officers as follows: President, Christie Vining, vice president, Glennis Kennedy, secretary and treasurer, Miss Waugh. We took our first club hike to the Knowlton Spring House at South Strong. Fourteen girls enjoyed this hike. We built a large fire, boiled coffee, and roasted frankfurts. After the feed we gave school cheers and sang. On account of weather conditions and school activities, we have not taken any hikes lately, but we hope to do so some- time this spring. The club had an attractive and novel booth at the school fair. The booth was a Wigwam, with Hilda Johnson and Alma Mc- Court presiding over it. The girls were dressed as Indians, and the booth and girls both signified our name: The Minnehaha Girls. GRADUATION EXERCISES Strong Grange Hall. June l'l, 198 Music Invocation Salutatory Lyde S. Howes History Glennis E. Kennedy Oration Kenneth M. Brackley Music Prophecy Philip A. Stinchlield Essay F. Ethlyn Welch Class Will Roland P. Kershner Music Class Grumbler Erwin E. Toothaker Presentation of Gifts Charles M. Richards Valedictory Jasper M. Foster Conferring of Diplomas Benediction Music THE MUSSLl.UNSQUI'1' 29 BASEBALL, 1925 and 1926 'L'. 1 X rv' are doing well, hut Vining has pitelied a QUXM llltill, in the spring ot liljii, majority of the games. lle is one of the turned out the liest team that it ever had in the history of the sehool. XVe joined the Franklin County League. which was composed of the following schools: Farm- ington. Phillips, liangeley, and Strong. NVe did not lose a league game, and so won the Cup, presented hy the Franklin vlournal. llesides the regular league games we played two games with New Portland, winning bothg one with Fariniugton Normal, which was our lirst game of the season and our worst defeat: and one with .lay Iligh for the championship of the county, which we lost. Strong lligh lost hy graduation three let- ter men. Capt. Stan .-Xllen, our strike-out south paw, who pitched a no-hit, no-run game against l armington, left a position hard to till, XYe also miss D. Peary and Richards very niueh. Letters were awarded to the following men: Capt. S. Allen, 'Z-3: ll. Allen, '2'Tg L. Howes, Capt.- eleet, YH: I.. lfustis, Manager-elect, 'ZTQ 'l. Foster, 'ftig D. Peary, 'Qin M. Peary, YT: O. Richards. ,251 R. Sample, T273 P. Stinehtield, '26, and E. Toothaker, '2tS. XVith eight letter men we are being rep- resented liy a strong aggregation of ball tossers. VVith the loss of hoth first string pitchers hy graduation, the hurling job is being well handled hy Eh Vining, a Fresh- man, and Leenian Haines, a junior. Both steadiest pitehers we have ever had and mueh is expected from him in the future. 'lio date we have played seven games in which we have scored TH runs to 3213 for our opponents. ,X new school, Kingtield, has heen ad- mitted to the league. Next year we hope that a sixth school will he added. The Franklin journal is ottering a eup again this year, and the league otlieials have ohtained fohs for each memher of the win- ning team. The following is the schedule: ll1't'l'If League Games for Spring of 1926 1'I.ACli '1' Ii A M May l Phillips Rangeley - Phillips Strong Kingtield - Strong Nay S Farmington Kingtield -- Farmington Strong Rangeley - Strong May lil Phillips Phillips - Kingtield Farmington Strong -- liarinington May I9 Kingtield Strong - Kinglield Phillips Farmington -Phillips May 272 Kingtield Rangeley- Kingfield Strong Farmington - Strong May 16 Rangeley Phillips - Rangeley Kingfield Farmington - Kingtield May .20 Track Meet Cat Phillips! between six schools May 31 Strong Phillips-Strong Farmington Rangeley -- Farmington june 5 Rangeley Strong - Rangeley Kingfield Phillips -- Kingfield June I2 Farmington Phillips- lfarinington Rangeley Rangeley - Kingfield 30 THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT The following are the results of last year's games: S. H. S. 4 Alumni 3 S. H. S. 0 F. S. N. S. 8 S. H. S. 10 Alumni 5 S. H. S. 19 F. H. S. 6 S. H. S. 11 R. H. S. 1 S. H. S. 8 P. H. S. 0 S. H. S. 14 F. H. S. 0 KNO hit, no runj S. H. S. 5 R. H. S. 4 S. H. S. 11 C. H. S. 6 S. H. S. 10 C. H. S. 3 S. H. S. 10 P. H. S. 7 S. H. S. 3 J. H. S. 6 S. H. S. 105 Opp. 50 TENNIS HE girls, and boys as well, have taken keenly to our new sport, tennis. A few years ago a court was built in the school yard, but it was allowed to grow up to grass and weeds. Last fall, Miss Waugh, who was runner up for championship laurels in college, gave impetus to this sport, and a keen interest was manifested. That the court needs repairing and a fence should be built, were the general opinions last fall among the pupils. Where there is a will, there is a way, they said. By candy sales and selling The Country Gentleman nearly fifty dollars have been raised. It seems as if we ought to be able to build a court which will be a credit to the school and town, and which will last a long time with proper care. Tennis is cer- tainly an excellent clean sport for all. We hope the townspeople will spend some of their leisure moments on our new court. TRACK N the spring of 1925 Captain Roland Kershner called his men out for prac- tice with sixteen men responding. Three meets were scheduled: one with Wilton Academy, and two with New Sharon. We won two out of threeg losing to Wilton Academy and winning both times from New Sharon. Letters were awarded to the following men: Captain Roland Kershner, '26, Man- ager Stanley Allen, '25, Orris Richards, '25, Leeman Haines, '27, Harry Allen, '27, Carl Weymouth, '28, Elmo Morse, '25, Lyde Howes, '26, Jasper Foster, '26, Roland Kershner, '28, and Robert Sample, '27. Several inter-class meets were held, and the Seniors were the champions of the school. The prospects for this spring were very Roland Kershner elected captain. We have taken part in two meets, but the most im- portant was the Franklin County Inter- scholastic Meet at Phillips, May 29, in which Kingneld, Farmington, Phillips, Rangeley, New Sharon, and Strong com- peted for a twelve inch loving cup and for badges. We easily won the meet collecting a total of 49 points. Our nearest competi- tor, New Sharon, got 17 points. We had ten boys win places. They took five tirsts, seven seconds, and three thirds, and hence carried home fifteen badges. Our team was extremely well balanced, we had no indi- vidual stars. Day of New Sharon was high point man with 16, getting three tirsts and a third. Summary of meet: FARM- Nizw ING-RANGE-PHIL-KING- STRONG SHARON roN LEY mrs Frans 100 yd. 1 5 0 3 0 0 CHowesD 1 M mile 8 0 0 1 0 0 fStinchfield, Hainesl 220 yd. 3 0 M 5M 0 0 CHowesJ High Jump 8 1 0 0 0 0 CFoster, Ayotte, tiedj Shot tPearyJ 5 1 3 0 0 0 Mile 4 0 5 0 0 0 fHaines, Stinchfieldj Pole Vault 9 0 0 0 0 0 CFoster, Sample, Hunter, Allen, tiedj Broad Jump 3 5 1 0 0 0 Clfosterj Discus 3 5 0 0 1 0 CToothakerJ 440 yd. 5 0 4 O 0 0 CHowesJ Totals 49 17 13M 9M 1 0 0.15 : .nog Qu 'SQMOH imap qdej 'aldureg ga .13 'UQIIV 9ug12H 's ODS 191 puoaag Z MOH EH uszimllool WH ,req I LSP ffl D 'lvl ,iz-51111215 fd 'uauv N H18 'SUSUEI mad 'A qi? H21 01 wig.: H223 ZMOH S,131U!-XX 'D :qovoj 'uauy LKSUH I3 'Cl '.i.u2Qd :d :I fy 'Jalso H511 slag U'-I D '19 1 51 'PISUWUUS .CJJBH 'SNUIJIYVHD ?I1fJVEI'I 9561 THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT 31 WINTER SPORTS URING the winter Strong High put a winning team on the snow. Only one carnival was scheduled. This was a triangle meet between Farmington, New Sharon and Strong. A cup was up for the winner which was taken by our home team. The following is the result of the car- nival : 100 yd. Ski Dash: Peary. lst LSD: Howes, 2nd LSD: Sturtevant, Ilrd LFJ. One mile Ski Run: Howes, lst LSD, Stinchfield, Zlnd LSU: Stevens, 3rd LFJ. 100 yd. Snowshoe Dash: Flood, lst LFE: Ross. Sud LFE: York, 3rd LNSJ. 252 mile Ski Run: Peary, lst LSD: Stinchfield, 2nd LST: Stevens, 3rd LFH. Ski jump. nine points for form and nine for distance, divided as follows: Flood LFJ 6, l'almer LNSD Nj, Sample LSD 312. 11111100 LNSJ Il. Letters were awarded the following men: Ifltm-gg, '26, XVeymouth, '28, Peary, '26, Stinchhelfl, '26, and Sample, '27. VOLLEY BALL OLLFY BALL teams were organized by both the boys and the girls last fall. The boys' team played seven games with Phillips winning five and losing two. The girls' team played seven games with the Phillips girls, winning three and losing four. Next fall we hope to have teams, and to schedule games with several schools. BASKETBALL HIS sport was introduced to the school for the first time in its history. VVe did not get an early start, and therefore did not make much of a showing. Several inter-class games were played, and the Seniors came out as the champions. Strong High also played one game with Farmington Normal. VVe received a very had defeat. As there were several Seniors on the team that would not get a chance to win a letter again. it was voted to give them let- ters for their services. There was much interest displayed by the school in this sport, and it is thought that they will try hard to have a team next year. Those who were awarded letters were: Howes, '26, Capt. Foster, '26, Stinchfield, '26, and Toothaker, 'ZLL BASEBALL E won the opening game of the Franklin County League from King- field, 11 to 4. The score: STRONG ab r bh po a e Sample, 3b l 4 0 3 1 2 Howes. ss 5 3 3 1 1 0 R. Haines, lb 5 0 0 11 0 1 Peary, 213 4 l 3 3 3 0 H. Allen, c 4 0 1 7 0 0 Vining. D 4 0 2 0 5 0 Stinchtield, rf 4 0 0 0 0 1 Toothalcer, lf 4 0 0 0 O 0 Foster, cf 1 3 0 2 0 0 H, Allen, cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 11 9 27 10 4 KINGFIELD ab r bh po a e L. Cross, 2b, p 5 1 2 0 3 0 Foster, Ilb 4 l 1 l 1 'Z Kennedy, p, Sb 4 0 0 0 0 0 Dunton, c 4 0 1 11 0 2 Thompson, lb 4 1 1 9 0 0 Vainio, rf 4 0 1 2 0 0 VVitham, ss 5 0 1 1 1 1 Cross, lf 3 0 0 0 0 0 Gravlin, lf 2 1 l 0 0 0 Gilmore, cf 3 0 1 0 0 1 38 4 9 2-1 5 6 Innings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Strong 72 2 0 2 0 3 2 0 x - ll Kingtield 0 ll 0 0 0 1 2 0 1- 4 Two base hits: L. Cross 2, Howes. Stolen bases: Howes 4, Feary 2, Sample 4, H. Allen 2, Foster 3, Cross, Witham. Sacrifice hits: Dun- ton, R. Haines. Bases on balls by Vining 2, by Kennedy 3, by Cross 5. Hit by pitched ball by Kennedy, Foster: by Vining, Kennedy. Um- pires: NVoodcock, lVitherell. Time: 3 hrs. Our School May S May 12 Nay 19 May 22 May 27 second game was with the Abbott VVe won G to 1. Phillips Farmington Strong Strong Strong Strong Strong Kingtield Farmington Rangeley 32 THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT l'i-of.: Ilow do eels get over a small waterfall F lt. Hunter: They jump up over them. l'rof.: hYl1Cl'C did you get that idea? R. Hunter: The hsh do and I should think eels would. Prof.: I guess that is a fish story. Nr. XVaugh: Where are the Alleghany Nts? Helen Richards: Somewhere east of the lllississippif' Qlielinitej Lyde: I' Do nuts grow on trees? Mike: Yes, nuts grow on trees. Lyde: Vllell, then what kind of a tree pn did Roh Sample spring from. Sis: Why was Helen swearing so last Sunday morning? U Philip: Because she c0uldn't find her prayer hook. THE SENIORS' HOUR BETW1-:HN the A. M. and P. M. When hunger's beginning to lower, Comes a pause in the day's occupations That is known as the dinner hour. uv , I hear in the classroom above me The elatter of many feet, The sound of a door that is opened, And voices soft and sweet QFD. From my desk I hear in the hallway, Descending the attic stair, Dense Dippy and Giggling Glennis, And Myrtie with flopping bobbed hair. A rnstle,-and then a silenceg Yet I know by their smothered sighs, They are plotting and planning together To take the Prof. hy surprise. A sudden rush from the stairway, A sudden raid from the hall! They open the door with a snicker, And enter the classroom all! They race the length of the school-room, Ethelyn, Charlie and Toot, Kenneth, and Phil, and jappie, And Tuhby, so graceful and cute. They almost run over the Freshmen To reach the end of the floor, Hilda, Mike, Celie, and Eustis: Then Shrimp comes, slamming the door. The noise was hushed in a jiffy, VVith everyone in his own seat, While all stared in awe and amazement, At Prof.. getting ready to speak: TI-IE MUSSUL UNSQUIT 332 UU you ihillk. O fliilltihcd Seniors. liustis: So you are to speak at the de- liecause you have scaled the wall, lyme tonight ? N lhat as good a Prof. as l ain ls not a match for you all? You are still in my jurisdiction, I e'c-r hare your welfare at heart, You 'll all remain a while to-night For l 'll not let you depart. And here you will stay for correction Fully an hour or more: And, Mr. Howes, stay 'til Fire o'cloek For slamming the school-room door. liustis: Last night I went home and got San Francisco on my one tuhe set. R. Hunter: That 's nothing, last night l went home and got Greece on my vest. Mr. XYaugh in Latin lll: How did Cesar get to England? Mr. Foster: He huilt a bridge across the channel. lliology I-Miss -lohnson twriting on hlaekhoardl: 1 liter equals 500 c. C. li. Vining: 1 liter doesn't equal 500 c. c.. does it? l thought a pint did. llliss XYaug'li: Make up a sentence with the word nautical. l.isherness. solemnly: He ran a nauti- cal mile. Beal, translating in French lll fll y a des hosquets des palmiersj: There are groves of palmolive trees. Mr. VVaugh: Tell ahout the hgliting at Fort Sumpter? lXliss Yining: They shot at it from the ocean. Annie Gilmore: Let 's go to California in our Saxon? Rolie: IVhy. it 's too farf, Annie: XVhy so? These peaches came all the way from California in a tin can. tillennis twith a cold sore on the left- hand side of her facet: Oh, VVesley, see what you did last night! l'eary: Yes, are you going? Fustis: Yes: l have a seat in the gallery. Peary: Why not have one down front where you can hear me? Eustis: t'Oh, l can hear you all right. llot air rises. BRAVO As l was walking out on Main Street. Alone, last Friday night, A Senior went tlying past me, ln terror and in fright. l turned and looked hehind me, To see what was the cause. l saw the Seniors shadow, lint l think that 's all there was. Soon rushed by a Junior, So xery short and fat, l'ursued hy an ugly monster. l think it was a rat. On his heels there came a Freslnnan, ln his hand he grasped a switch As he fled in desperation. From a horrihle old witch. Then l saw the troop returning. Amid a great uproar, Seniors. hluniors, ghosts and all lfled from a Sophomore. IMAGINE IF YOU CAN Hunter: Looking wise. Venard S. with long pants on. tlarence Lawton: Not playing. Theron S. with his hair not comhed. Ciarl I'Veymouth: Dancing, llernice Smith: Not studying. Roy lflaines with his pants not pressed. .Xhna Nlcfourtz Studying. lverna Morse with a perfect French lesson. t7h. how I miss you to-night, says llelen as the rolling-pin sailed over Lyde's head. 34 THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT Toot: I complimented Christie on her voice last Sunday, and she hasn't spoken to me since. Phil: What did you say? Toot: I just told her I thought she was a howling success. Milford Beal: Who were the four horsemen? Harry Allen: Paul Revere, Jesse James, Bill Hart and Barney Google. You can always tell a Senior Because he 's so swelly dressed. You can always tell a Junior By the way he swells his chest. You can always tell a Sophomore By his good looks and such. You can always tell a Freshie But you can not tell him much. T. R. S. Mr. Vining: Say, Rolly, here 's a rid- dle. What is it that is black and white and red all over? Rolly: That 's an old one. A newspa- per, of course. Mr. Vining: There 's another answer. A Freshman theme. Miss Waugh uses a red pencil to correct them with. Mr. Kitchin fin Chemistry classj : What does K stand for, Miss Richards? Miss Richards: I don't know. Mr. Kitchin: Well maybe you don't, but you don't need to be so dramatic about it. MOTTO OF JUNIOR CLASS Mortua sed non sepulta. fDead but not buriedj Mr. Waugh Cin Latin IIIj : Where did the wealthy Romans go? Mr. Stinchfield, very seriously: To the public baths. , PREAMBLE OF THE SENIORS We, the Seniors of Strong High School, in order to make the pathway of those be- low us smoother to the summit where we now stand, make Biology a nature study and French translation a child's garden of verses, do ordain and establish these three simple rules by which we have reached our destination: 1. Don't try to fool the teacher by tell- ing him that you've swallowed your gum. 2. Never lend your ears to the poetic fellow who sits behind you, and wants your Math. paper. 3. Do your dreaming at night. Mr. Waugh: Mr. Eustis, spell raiser. Mr. Eustis: R-A-Z-O-R. Mr. Waugh: I don't mean razor, I mean kitten raiser. She told me she loved me, but oh how she lied.-Milford Beal. Mr. Waugh fln Freshman Historyj: Tell me something about David. Mr. Richards: David was a king, sir. Mr. Waugh: Quite right, but king of what? Mr. Richards: King of Clubs. Mr. Waugh: We are told that Noah met with many oppositions. Do you know who opposed him? Miss Richards: Why, Mrs. Noah, I suppose. Myrtie Brackley fReading in English IVJ : He devoted himself to an old gentle- man in long garters. fgaitersj VALUE OF WEEK-ENDS Teachers cranky, scholars few, Questions flying, zeros too. What 's the matter: don't you know? Monday morning, always so. MUST BE so RolanD Kershner Erwln Toothaker Glennis Kennedy Etl1elyN Welch Charlle Richards Jasper Foster Phillip Stlnchfield KennEth Brackley LyDe Howes Sis Cabsent mindedly singingj : Oh, I wish I had someone to love me, - Where is Jap Foster? Hugh Allen: Helen has got a coldsoref' Boys all yell at once: Where did Lyde get the ladder? Myrtie: I have been trying to think of a word for two weeks. Bright boy: Will fortnight do? TI-IE MUSSUL UNSQUIT 35 Q' .X 't.Q.,i.1,aE- if 'H :gt E hope that those schools on our ex- change list have enjoyed our school paper as much as we have enjoyed theirs. Vile are pleased to acknowledge the fol- lowing papers: The C.411I'01Il.CTt','H South Paris High School, South Paris, Maine. The T.l..VlIUl1I.lIJ1,u Lislmon High School. Lislmon, Maine. The T.tIlH't'T,H Farmington High School, Far1ning'ton, Maine. The lfalzirmzf' Rockland High School, Rockland, Maine. Thr Orm'Ic, liangor High School, Han- gor, Maine. T116 I'L'lITIlI'C,U Hallowell High School, Hallowell, Maine. The 1'!11'I1ifv1't111, Phillips High School, Phillips, Maine. 19o.vf011 LllI1 Z't7l'.YI-TDK' ,Vt'rt'.r, Boston Uni- versity. Mass. OM Golzff' University of Iowa, lowa. Tha C'1urio11., Freeport High School, Freeport. Maine. Tin' lllllfvle Leaf, Mapleton High School, Mapleton, Maine. K6 THE l'.lL'SSLl. UNSQUIT llQ QnN.ll i A , , 'lj - as ts. . m e ea HE following is a list of the graduates of Strong High School since its founding: CLASS OF 1896 Eda Gertrude W'illard--E. S. N. S., 19003 Utah Agriculture College, 1914, Columbia University, 1919, Supt. Schools, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, Teaching at Glosshoro Normal, Pitman, New Jersey. VVarren Sherman- Bowdoin Medical College. 1905, M. D., 504 VVyman's Ex- change, Lowell, Mass. Ernest Vining-Farmer, Farmington. Maine. CLASS OF 1897 Marie Louise Burbank - Gray's Business College: Mrs. Edward Wells, Readfield, Maine. Ethel Edna Sweet-Died 1915. Bertha Lucy VValker-Mrs. Louis Part- ridge, Greendale Ave., Needham, Mass. Nellie Marion Will-Mrs. D. T. Curtis. Freeman, Maine. CLASS OF 1898 Leona Fogg--Mrs. Dan Hodgdon, 134 Montague Street, Brookland, N. Y. Ena Thompson - Mrs. Ena Mason, Brookline, Mass. Vlialter Valliere- Died January, 1918. Ida Jackman-Mrs. A. C. Robbins, Strong, Maine. CLASS OF 1899 Ben jones-Bliss Business College, 19033 Address, 19 Grove St.. Auburn. tiertrnde Foster-Mrs. Frank Smith: Died December 23, 1922. CLASS OF 1900 Lawrence VVinslow - Bliss Business Col- lege: Winslow Sz Scannell. .-Xuhurn, Maine. George Porter-Syracuse, N. Y. CLASS OF 1901 Ernest Taylor-Strong, Maine. Helen Richardson - Mrs. Ernest Taylor. Strong, Maine. Harry Allen -Grocery business: Strong. Roy Atkinson-Reporter for Boston Post, Boston, Mass. Lilia Allen-Mrs. Burchard Tainter, Dover-Foxcroft. Blanche Presson-Mrs. George Porter, Heftley School of Shorthand and Bookkeep- ing, Brooklyn. N. Y.: 227 McKinley Ave., Syracuse, N. Y. Anna Norton-F. S. N. S., 19093 Strong, Maine. 1902- No Graduating Class CLASS OF 1903 Elmer bl. Brown- Bowdoin Medical Col- lege, M. D., Beacon Building. Manchester. N. H. Emma Dickey - Mrs. Alton Ladd Strong, Maine. r THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT 317 Freda V. Fogg-Mrs. liarl Sargent. C'-A550F1903 , 1 lieverly, Mass. llertram ll. Hartwell-Nexrhuryport, Mass. l.orette .-X. johnson- l,ynn. Mass. liarl Richardson - liowdoin Medical College, liltlilg Skonhegztn. Maine. llarold C. Shaxr- Lf S. Navy, Wash- ington. D. tl .-Xvis lYelch-Mrs. Manley XVhiting. Strong. Nlaine. Cliarh-s Sharkey - Maine XYeslt-yan Sem- inary, liillg l'resent address, Auhurn, Maine. Spaulding Norton- llliss llusiness Col- lege: Residence, Strong, Maine. 1904-No Graduating Class CLASS OF 1905 l.eha XX ymau -ti. S. N. S., 1911: Mrs. -lohn llealy. Skowhegan, Maine. Florence lllethen - Mrs. lidgar Mel'hail Strong, Maine. llammoud Richardson - Strong. Maine. Ralph lYorthley - Deering High School, Farmer, Strong, Maine CLASS OF 1906 Hermia Real - Mrs. Charles Cunning- ham, .'Xuhurn, Maine. llessie lYehster- F. S. N. S., Mrs. Farl lliggins. Z3 Lowell St., South Portland, Maine. .lune Harloxre-Mrs. Fremont Allen, Strong, Maine. CLASS OF 1907 llerniee Dickey-Mrs. Hammond Rich- ardson, Strong, Maine. Lillian M. Locklin - Mrs. Ray Ellsworth, Salem. Maine. Verne Richardson-Farmer, Strong, Fred Stevens-Died Dec. 23, 1918. Flizaheth True-Mrs. Norman Butler, I Ihillips, Maine. George lwurns-Norwood, Mass. Linxrood Foster- Farmer, Strong, MC. llarold VX . llntehins -- liinglield, Maine. Russell N. l.ynn-.Xlbany and Portland Sts., Camhridge, Mass. Ruth l. XYehster-F. S. N. S., 19141 at Arlington High School, Arlington, Mass. Add N. Vllillianlsfllruggist. Sanford, Maine. CLASS OF 1909 Yirian Rates-liliss llusiness College, Mrs. lfarl Humphrey, 18 Appleton St., lfverett. Mass. Laura V. l.uce-Mrs. Fred lf. Dodge, 1Vinchester, Mass. Mabel li. Smith-Mrs. Roy Lewis, Strong, Maine. Fthel llrackley-Mrs. Harry Hawk- hurst, Rangeley, Maine. David Norton-Died june 25, 1916. CLASS OF 1910 ' lilla Real-Mrs. Harry Chandler, Phil- lips, Maine. Leola Worthley-Mrs. Leola Miller, Milliner, Strong, Maine. Freda Mitchell - F. S. N. S., 1913, Mrs. Durwood Durrell, VVilton, Maine. .-Xda Smith- F. S. N. 1913: Mrs. Phillip Huse, Kingfield, Maine. Carroll Rounds-Marr's Drug Store, Farmington, Maine. William Stailings-Kent's Hill Semi- nary, 19113 Resident of Strong, Maine. Durrell Sample - Brewster Academy, 1912, Tufts College, 19105 Teaching at Tufts College, Cambridge, Mass. 1911 - No Graduating Class CLASS OF 1912 George Norton-University of Maine, 1919, Teaching at Richmond Hill, Long Island, New York. lithel Rounds-Maine School of Com- merce, 1917g Strong, Maine. Flenora Richards-F. S. N. S., 1915, Mrs. Harold Rice, Cliftondale, Mass. 38 THE MUSS CLASS OF 1913 Neil G. Luce-Farmer, Strong, Maine. Harold E. McCleary- Strong, Maine. William L. Rounds-Killed in U. S. Service at Belleau Wood, France, June 12, 1918. Clifton G. Toothaker-West Somerville, Mass. Norman G. Worthley- Farmer, Strong. Lulu Phillips-Mrs. Lulu McLain, Gor- ham, N. H. CLASS OF 1914 Charlotte A. Burns - Mrs. Harold Welch, Carrabassett, Maine. Chester F. Leighton-Residence, New- castle, Maine. Frank E. Phillips-Temple, Maine. Ardine F. Richardson-R. F. D. mail carrier, Strong, Maine. Bernard Toothaker- Bowdoin Medical School, 1919, Present address, Dr. B. Toothaker, jersey City Hospital, Jersey City, New Jersey. c1.Ass OF 1915 Gladys Johnson- Mrs. Carroll Ladd, Strong, Maine. Marion Presson- Mrs. Clyde Heath, Farmington, Maine. Marion johnson-Mrs. Robert Mc- Leary, Farmington, Maine. CLASS OF 1915 Holman Barnes Daggett- Strong, Me. Ralph Emerson Eustis-R. F. D. mail carrier, Strong, Maine. Donald Johnson-Stratton, Maine. Burchard Kilkenny Look - Bowdoin, 1920, Ins. business, New York. Mabel Christene McLeary- Mrs. Ardine Richardson, Strong, Maine. Marion E. Richardson-F. S. N. S., 1919, Mrs. Ralph Eustis, Strong, Maine. Hazel E. Rounds-F. S. N. S., 1919, Teaching at Rangeley. Nellie Sample-F. S. N. S., Mrs. Har- vey Berry, Teaching at Raymond, Maine. Mass. Clarence Andrew Tash - Pittsburg, UL UNSQUIT CLASS OF 1917 Bessie M. Burns-Mrs. David Lawry, Carrabassett, Maine. Faye Mitchell-F. S. N. S., 1919, Teaching at Windsor, Maine. Dorothy Norton-F. S. N. S., 1919, Mrs. Albert Scammon, Phillips, Maine. Earl Gordon Whiting-Bristol, Conn. Frank Merlon Toothaker-Gray's Busi- ness College, 1919, Strong, Maine. CLASS OF ms Claudia. Frances johnson-Mrs. George Fletcher, Teaching at Strong, Maine. Clyde Brackley-R. F. D. mail carrier, Farmington, Maine. Lizzie Florence Worthley- Teaching at Raymond, Maine. Lottie Anne Brackley-Mrs. Lottie Higgins, Seattle, Washington. Maurice Leighton-Boston University, 1922, Boston, Mass. Carolyn Marguerite Winslow - Bliss Business College, Mrs. William Crandell, Rumford, Maine. Milton Allen Lisherness - Oquossoc, Me. Lucille Esther Johnson-Teaching at Gorham, Maine. CLASS OF 1919 Emma Weymouth-Mrs. Norman Web- ber. Donald Horatio Luce - Resident, Strong, Maine. Galen Eustis- Colby College, 1923, State Legislature, going to Harvard and teaching at North Eastern University, Boston, Mass. CLASS OF me Ivan Martin Richardson-Colby Col- lege, 1924, Teaching at Livermore Falls. Zena Toothaker-Mrs. Algeron Kings- ley, Strong, Maine. Benjamin Warren Dodge- Attending F. S. N. S., Farmington, Maine. Augustus Richardson- Gray's Business College, 1922, Employed in the Fidelity Bank, Portland, Maine. THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT 39 Cora Mae Thompson- Mrs. Norman Berry. Freeman, Maine. XVesley Hubbard- Strong, Maine. Richard Kingsley- Strong, Maine. CLASS OF 1921 Katheleen Sephora Mitchell-Simmons College, Litchfield, Conn. Crystal Mae Robbins-F. S. N. S., 19233: Teaching at Stoughton, Mass. Fvelyn Myrtle Robbins-Training in Symore Hospital. Arlington, Mass. XYalter Lewis Kerslmer-Farmington, Maine. George Roy Norton-Ridgefield, Con11. Nelson Roger Stevens - Litchfield, Conn. Donald Harvey XYill-Ins. business, Portland, Maine. Roy Albert Hutt'-Strong. Maine. CLASS OF 1922 llorris Myrtle Dickey-Mrs. Chester Parker, Columbia Falls, Maine. Marion Flla Smith- Mrs. Raymond Stevens. Strong, Maine. Georgena Sample-F. S. N. S., Farm- ington, Maine. Grace Margaret Pinkerton -- Oakland, Maine. Melvin Arthur Spaulding-University of Maine: Strong, Maine. Clarence Bean Huff - Playing in Smith's Variety Orchestra, Rumford, Me. Floyd liarle Brackley- Kent's Hill Sem- inary, 19225 Attending Amherst College, Amherst, Mass. Guy Howard Burns-Norwood, Mass. CLASS OF 1923 .Xrlene Ruth McLeary-F. S. N. S., 19253 Teaching at South Strong, Strong, Maine. rlllltjllllil Gertrude Richards- F. S. N. S., 1926, Farmington, Maine. Hazel .lane Kershner- Portland, Maine. Rebecca Marion Rounds-F. S. N. S., 19253 Teaching at NVinsl1ip, Maine. May Dickey-Mrs. Maurice Barker, New Vineyard, Maine. Rena Lucille Brackley-F. S. N. S., 19265 Farmington, Maine. Blanche Vivian Lisherness - F. S. N. S., 1925, Teaching at New Vineyard, Maine. Florice Louise Johnson-Farmington, Maine. john llercy Sample-F. S. N. S., 1926, Farmington, Maine. Edwin W'illis Goodwin - Strong. Maine. Bernard Alonzo Kennedy-Kent's Hill Seminary, 1924, Gray's Business College, 1926. CLASS OF 1924 Glendon Ralph Brackley-Colby Col- lege, VYaterville, Maine. Harold james Spear-Colby College, Waterville. Maine. George Edmond Fletcher-Colby Col- lege, XVaterville. Maine. Bernard Orian Heald-Hebron Acad- emy, Hebron, Maine. XVinnifrcd Myrtle Hubbard-F. S. N. 1926: Farmington, Maine. Dana Edwin Peary- Hebron Academy, Hebron, Maine. Vance Elbridge Hammond - Strong, Maine. Richard Lambert- Strong, Maine. ,lessie Viola Sample- F. S. N. S., Farm- ington, Maine. Harold Charles Lawton-Strong, Me. Fmily Wfebster - Mrs. fyrus Neil, Strong. Maine. CLASS OF 1925 Henry Stanley Allen- Kent's Hill Sem- inary, Kent's Hill, Maine. Sara Bell- Strong, Maine. Virginia Irene Fitch- Mrs. Lauril VVl1it- temore. Strong, Maine. Helen Mae Goldsmith-Bliss Business College, Lewiston, Maine. Vivian Lucille Hammond-F. S. N. S., 1927, Farmington, Maine. Fred Arthur McLeary-Strong, Maine. Flmo Morse- Portland, Maine. Martha Ellen Richards- Strong, Maine. Orris Burehard Richards-Hebron Academy, Hebron, Maine. Frank Edward Spear-Strong, Maine. Bertha Marion Vining- Mrs. Erlon Richardson, Strong, Maine. THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT THERE'S ALWAYS A GOOD PICTURE ON AT THE GRANGE HALL WHY SEE THEM ELSEWHERE? MONDAYS and SATURDAYS All Summer Franklin Theatres A SURE CURE John, asked his nagging wife, as the bed-time hour approached, is every- thing shut up for the night? That depends on you, growled Mr. Henpeck. Everything else is. Kingsley 85 Allen Dealers in MEATS GROCERIES FRUIT TOBACCO and CIGARS Masury's Paints Barreled Sunlight STRONG, MAINE Both Phones Of th THIS MUSSUL UNSQUIT 4 COlNflPLllXllfN'l'S Ol? The Peoples National Bank FARMINGTON, MAINE BETTER BE SAFE THAN SORRY Phillips Savings Bank Ulifers its Dt-positors not only eir 1 rineipals, lint Coinponinl Interest :it the lilQllCsl Rate fonsistent J with Sonntl Ranking, Lzirge Reserve lfnncl. l3nrg'l:ti'-l'i'oot' Vznilt :intl Safe lflectric Protection HANKINLI HY MAIL ll.-XS l'ROXll li .'Yl l'liN'l'lON Strong Wood Turning Company C, ll. BRACKLIEY, 1Jl't'.YI.U1t'1lf Nlanufacturers of Turned Wooden Spools, Handles, Knobs, Pill Boxes, Syringe Cases, Mailing Cases, Ribbon and Wire Spools, and Paper Rolls, etc. -ll +++ STRONG, MAINE WIIIEN llli ll.XI.'l'lClJ One of Irving' Cohlfs best stories concerns :in zippinisei' who was sent to :1 homo to appraise its contents. The entries in his hook haltctl when the :appraiser came to :1 tzlhle on whieh xvns 21 fnll bottle of Scotch. llc cntereil in his hook, One bottle of oltl Scotch whiskey far!!-v full. Next entry vvxis. One revolving 'l'ni'kish rug THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT When in Want of Green or Canned Apples APPLY TO C. H. BRACKLEY CANNED APPLES' A SPECIALTY Strong, Maine DIAH SWEET Dealer in BOOTS SHOES DRY GOODS GROCERIES and PAINTERS' SUPPLIES Strong, - - Maine RESIDENTS OF STRONG To whom we have sold SHOES, or for whom we have done SHOE REPAIR- INC, are respectfully requested to tell their friends what they know about LAKE'S LITTLE PLACE A SURE CURE Joe: I sent a dollar to a firm for a cure for my horse that slohhersf' Bill: 4' VVhat did you get? joe: A slip of paper on which was written 'Teach him to spit.' 'I'IIIVI INIIISSLTI. L'NSQI'I'I' ++++++++ Are you Building or Repairing this Spring? . , , v II So Iiuy Xonr I'INI2 t'I..XI'I!OXRIJS. SHI?,X'I'IIIN11, INSIIDI-f .XNIJ ULI'I'SII5Ii FINISH. IIARIDXXOUIH l'il.tIOlQlNti, IJIINIICNSICJXS .XNIJ TIKIIIIQR. .-XLSU l,.X'l'llS Froin the C. V. Starbird Estate STRON G, NIAINE l'lione -I-251 t,OIXIl'l.lIXIICN'I'S UI? New England Creamery Company STRONG, MAINE IJ. IJ. Mcliimuxkims, Nlzuiagm-r VYI , Tliey ilu unto one ziiiotliur as they wuiilr ly :irc two girls kissing cntli other like emblems of K'liristi:1nitx'? I tlizit ini-ii wlioiilrl rlo unto tliem. 44 THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT ADAMS' George McL. Presson MOTOR HEARSE AMBULANCE armmg on' a me oPToMETR1sT F ' t M i Both Phones .M Farmington, Maine DAY AND NIGHT SERVICE Get Your SEND YVOUR Suoias T0 L. W. HARRIS CASH LEATHER STORE FARMINGTON FOR PROMPT NVORK AT REASONABLE PRICES ICE CREAM, CONFECTIONERY And SODAS at Tarbox 81 Whittier DR U G GIS TS Farmington, : : Maine R. F. GAMMON, Pros. J. F. PERHAM, Mau. Both Phones R. F. Gammon Furniture Co. Davis' Music Store EVERYTHING IN MUSIC COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHINGS , 71 Main Street 31-35 MAIN STREET FARMINGTON, MAINE FARMrNoToN - - MAINE A Charlotte, N. C., son frather dusky in colorj was husily engaged in a cootie hunt. When asked what he was doing, he said: Ise a-hunting fo' dem 'rithmetic hugs. What do you mean arithmetic bugs? 'Why do you call them that? 'Cause they add to ma misery, dey subtract from ma pleasure, dey divides ma attention, and they multiply like 1 +++++++++4-9 . . 1. 5 THIE MUSSU1. UNE-QUII 4 +4-++++ + D 8L W 'll aggett 1 XY11111cN:11c1's :11111 11011111 1561111111 111 l'41mIm'lMliNTS 111' 171.01111 1QR.XlN I h F' t 1l11111'1Q1Ql1fS 111111 1'R11V1?4117NS 6 171f1f1D 11,XR1JXY.X1Q1i 111.153 N , li at1ona,1 Ban 1',X1N'1' 1111. S.X1.'1' 1.1K1lC L'1iK11fN'l' z 1 1'111'N'1'1'Y 1'1'O1D11C1i , N X X 11A11M1NGT0N, MAINE Strong, - Blaine 120111 111101165 Girls lllllj'-IIS 11111111 111' 11111111 1111-w11111kc. 111'1111Q, 111110 111011 111l11' C111 1111111 ' A ' 'A '11111 1111 11111111 1111ll'C 111' 11-Ns Ill2lI11V 1 1Q11i1111 11'c:11' 1':11'i1111s :11'111'1cs 111 11111115 11111112 . 1 111111g'Q. 11111 we 11c1'1' 111. 11111111 111 C111-11' 11111111111 Il1ll1 11c1111i1'c 11111 1l1'111l1'lk'11L'j' 11111011 ' ' 111 1111 1110 11:11'11c1' 5111111 C114pi11111' :11 1111I'1y 1001. t'11ll111L'N ll 1111l4k'l111llC cx11cC1111':1l111 1 1 1111N.11'1as 81111111-1x11 111111115 g'I'17Yl'lS 51111511 W,11z1s Frederick L0Vej0y 1'1x1N'1's AN11 011,51 1XU1'1111111111.1-1 SU1'l'l.IICS 1f1Y '1-YY' 1 The Hardware Store 131 ll.-XIN S-'l'll1i1C'1' 1+'1'X1QK11N11'l'1'5N, MAINE GENERAL MERCHANDISE ,X. 12. IZUSTIS, l'r11j1. F:1r111c-rs' Tel. 51-SB STRONG, MA-XINI THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT At Graduation Tirne Your Family and Friends expect YOUR PHOTOGRAPH School and Class Work are an Important Part of Our Business Let Us Frame Your DIPLOMAS and CLASS PICTURES LUOE'S STUDIO M.-IIN STRlil5T, - - F.-IRMINGTON, MAINE Compliments of THE IVIORTON IVIOTOR OO. Rec Chevrolet Pontiac Oakland Cars and Trucks SERVIVE STATION GARAGE SALESROOM Main Street lllulsv lllfllfylfpxvls Your Hvcrdqiaarfmac when in. F:1RMINGTO.V K. E. RAMSAY F. E. KNOVVLTON Currier Insurance Agency INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS Established in 1884 FARMINGTON. - MAINE READY ON HER SIDE Bobby, your music teacher is coming. Have you washed your face and hands ? Yes, Mulamf' , And your ears? Well, Ma, I washed the one that will be next to her. Tllli MUSSUI- UNSQLTIT 41' ITXRISICR SHUI' POOL ROOM CONFICCTION ICRY lil.liL'TRltfXl. STORIZ M. M. Melanson STRONG, NIAINE DELCO LIGHT PRODUCTS Lighting Systems for City and Country Homes an sizcg 1 liif 1 Stylcs Frigidaire Electrical Refrigeration For llI'll'Zll0 llumcs zmrl COI1ll11Cl'Cl1ll Use lVashing lNlachines and Automatic VVater Pumps Vrotlucts uf the RilfNlfR.Xl. MUTHR5 B. D. MOGRE If.XRNllNli'l'ON, 3: MAINE The Family Shoe Store l?lfl'lfND.fIBl.E l'OO'l'H'lffIlC .-IT ICIQISOQVA-ll?,7,lf l RlClfS Mako Um' St mwl' c Your llczulquartcrs Sfzm' lx'l'fl11'1'1'r1gj ll Sf t'1' iulfy E.E.FLGOD Farmington, Blaine FOR GRADllATlOlNl Get a Suit of Blue Sersie The lk-st Value in T4 vxx' Il ill 3313.110 l'lZllltl Tzxilorcnl in Young' NIL-nk lfnglisll l'llZlI1llL'l Nlmlvls. also lAllll4t'l'X'ZlliX'CS . . . ,. -... ,... .-I l'11H Lzm' nj .-lfCl1.S,SUlx1l:5 for f7lflf5'5' or .Yl'0ff'li ll'lf.lN NIAURICE C. Dll,l, Clothing and Furnishings lf.'XRlXllNli'l'ON, - - lll.-XINIC + 48 THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT ++++ ALONZO P. RICHARDS Real Estate and Insurance Farmington, Maine J. F. HARRIS Chiropractor FARMINGTON, MAINE CARLL N. FENDERSON CLYDE L. AUSTIN DENTIST A TTORNE Y-.4 T-L.-1 IV Ono FEI,Lows BUILDING Farmington, Maine FARMINGTON, MAINE Gray's Business College and School of Shorthand and Typewriting PORTLAND, MAINE Sana' for Frm' Cafaloguv MEATS GROCERIES FRUITS CONFECTIONERY STATIONERY SOUVENIRS POST CARDS Edgar R. Toothaker Phillips, Maine AS ONE SCOT TO ANOTHER Sandy: Hoot Mon! If I should give ye 350,000 what would you do?', McDougal: I should count it. THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT 49 P. W. Mason JUSTICE OF PEACE NOTARY PUBLIC Strong, Maine Frank W. Butler fl TTORN1fl -fl T-LA W' Farmington, Maine I-IGTEL STRO Situated on the State Road to Dead River :md lizmgclcy Regions Newly furnislicd, broad piazza, excellent table. Steam licztt, clcctric lights, etc. AUTO l',-XRTI ITS ACCONI KlOIJ.X'l'l2IJ HARDLY Old Lady fto man who had just had both legs amputatedl : How are you to-day, my good man ? 'l Oh, I guess I can 't kick. THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT L. E. PEARY Dry and Fancy Goods. Clothing IVIGITS FLlI'f'IiShil'lgS, Footwear 1 STRONG, MAINE The Sporting Goods Store BASEBALL SUPPLIES SWEATERS TENNIS GOODS SWEAT SHIRTS BOXING GLOVES JERSEYS KNICKERS GOLF SUPPLIES SPORT HOSE STRIKING BAGS Headquarters for SCHOOL ATHLETIC SUPPLIES The James Bailey Company 264 Middle Street - - - Portland, Maine PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 'I'1IIi RILISSLII. I'NSQI'I'I' :HI 'I'IIIi UNIX XYXY IO kiIC'I' IIIINIIS IJIJNIC IS IU S'I',XIQ'I' IIICIVORIQ YOU I-XIQIC RICIXIIY. XYIC IIIXYIC S'I'.'XIQ'I'I-IIJ .-XNIJ .XIQIC NHXY IQIQXIHY 'IU HIST AI.I. YOI,'I! NIQICIJS IN MICN .XXI7 IIUYS' IIIISII IIILXIDIC FLIIQNISII- INLRS ANI! k'I-O'I'IIINli ,-YI' I'RIL'IiS 'VO I'I.Ii.XSIi YOU Ernest W. Voter THE RED STORE IIHXIIC UI II.XIQ'I' SVII.-XI I XIiIQ .XNIJ XIAIQX t'I,H'I'IlI-QS M.XI.I.l5IQY IIYIIS XYe specialize III Young IXICIIIS eIoIIIiIIg' :IIIII I1II'IIiNIIi1Igw, SZIIINIAZICII-.PII gII:II':I1IteeII J. E. MCLEARY, Farmington, Maine Exchange Hotel Elbridge Luce, Prop. I ,-XIQKIINIYIION, IXIAINIC A I ,'XBIII,Y IIONICYXIOUN XYII51 KI:Igg'y, IXII tIIoIIgIIt you :III was on j'lJlIZlIl IIIIIIeyIIIooII. XY:I4II't you IImI'I'ieII, IIoIIey-eIIiIII? Yes, AII was lllZ1l'l'IQlI :III rigIIt,ImI1t ileorge w:I1IteII to go Io KIQIIIIIIIB :IIIrI :III II:III been there before, so :III lets 1I1:I sister go in III:I IIIIICCKH ++++++ ++0+++++ ++++ N THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT F. G. COLBURN LIVERY AND FEED STABLE Sale of All Kinds of Horses Second Hand Cars Both Phones FARMINGTON Chas. Chandler 86 Son FURNITURE FUNERAL DIRECTOR Phillips, Maine AUBREY TRASK Certificate No. 133 OPTOMETRIST AND OPTICIAN Phillips, - - Maine Prescription I-Vork a Specialty J. GUY EVERETT Dealer in HARNESSES, BLANKETS and IQOBES Boot, Shoe and Harness Repairing PHILLIPS, MAINE Field Pulpwood Company Dealers in MILLINERY Good Line of POHLSON GIFTS, BASKETS, ETC. SPRUCI2 FIR POPLAR DRESSMAKING :md HARDWOOD PULPWOOD LEOLA J. MILLER Phillips, - Maine Strong HIS FOOD WAS PURE How many calories in this soup? Boss, there ain't none. This am a clean place to eat. THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT DEPOSIT YOUR SAVINGS IN Franklin County Savings Bank FARMINGTON, ME. ZISCQ, of the deposits in this bunk are in- vested in United States Government Bonds, the safest and best investment in the world. S HllW'S BUSINESS SSLLESE SIZCRETARIIXI. Portland, Maine Main Street Garage AUTOMOIEILE ACCESSORIES VULCANIZING lI:X'I'TI2RY CHARGING and RFPAIRING A Full Line of FORD :Xutomobile Supplies, Tires, Tubes, etc. Prompt flttwzlzkwz Gz'z'vn plll Cuxtouzers C. E. RICHARDS, Prop. Strong, Me. Farmers' Phone D. I-I. Knowlton 6: Company DEALERS IN SCHOOL SUPPLIES Farmington, Maine 5 HELP THOSE PVHO HELP US 54 THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT . . Pierce, D. . . DENTIST Farmington, Maine Franklin Light 8 Power Co. SERVAL ELECTRIC REFRIGERA TION Farmington, Maine The Winchester Store HARDWARE SPORTING GOODS and MILL SUPPLIES Wilfred McLeary Est. Ford Service Station The Finest Garage in this Sec- tion, .Miorcling Every Conven- ience ancl Luxury to Motorists LINCOLN and FORD CARS and FORDSON TRACTORS Supplies of All Kinds Competent .7lI6C11fl11-IICJ The F. E. McLeary Co. IWAIN ANU CHURCH STS., FARMINGTON Chas. E. Dyer, Ph. G. DRUGGIST Strong, Maine Sumner P. Mills fl TTORNE Y-.4 T-LA W' Farmington, Maine CONVINCING PROOF Ichabocl, I 1l0n't believe you love me any more. Why do you say that, Marcheta? The last six or eight times you 've been over, you have been leaving before father kicked you out. 'l' H Ii MUSSUL UNSQUIT 55 ++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ i Phillips Hardware i Hinds 8: Toothaker l Phillips, Blaine Company l FISHING TACKLE Klli.X'l'S i2IQt7L'liRlliS i i -w ' ' J ff Q' my CAMPIERS' sU1fP1,lEs i HUM Um ll mm Radio Equipment of All Kinds l l'llll.l.ll'S 1 , Hu' lhxvl I 1 r V lQlllC'I'.'X HI ,ICS fI'tlIfl'.V Ilf !l1r' f,,fl'Zi'r'.Yf PI'l't'L',V l'ONll'l.lKlliN'l'S Ol? Friend 'ff WI ii? -..a.,. ,f :Cf J' 'v iM. if MMR ik -fs' r2- ! ua I 6-+++++++0+++++++++ F I has M THE MUSSUL UNSQUIT THE DAVENPORTS Palmer Graduates CHIROPRACTORS Odd Fellows' Building Broadway FARMINGTON, MAINE K. M. ROBASH BROADVVAY Farmington, - - Maine MILLINERY ART GOODS HOISFRY CORSETS Agent for Declar Muslins and Rayon Silk Underwear Order now Agent for McCall's Patterns E. M. HIGGINS DEALER IN TOBACCO CIGARS CIGARETTES CANDY AND FRUIT ALSO HIS FAMOUS FRANKFORTS Corner Church and Main Streets Farmington, Maine CURRIER HOLMAN Lawyer Farmington, Maine Bride fat telephonej : Oh, john, do come home. I've mixed the plugs in some way. The radio is all covered with frost and the electric icebox is singing, 'Way Out West in Kansas' This is a fair sample of the many School Publications printed by The Knowlton 8a McLeary Co. Farmington, Maine Send for prices, etc. H+