Susquehanna University - Lanthorn Yearbook (Selinsgrove, PA)

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immediate families. A somewhat unusual occurrence, the two daughters of the groom acted as bride ' s maids. It is reported that the Baron, having married twice for money, can now afford to marry for love. The Baron and Baroness Von Wackernogel leave immediately for Germany, and will make their home in one of the Baron ' s beautiful castles down where the Wurtsburger flows. The president turned the paper and his eves fell on this announce- ment. Mr. Calvin P. Swank, of Philadelphia, has taken the place of the late Bernarr Macfadden and now publishes the Physical Culture Magazine. Mr. Swank has been before the public for some time as a prominent food inspector. The president, throwing down the paper and turning to the man next to him said: Is it not strange that within the last twenty- four hours I have seen and read of all the members of the class of 1904 of Susquehanna University.

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Class Prophesy. HE President of Susquehanna University in the year 1914 was taking a trip through the West for the purpose of soliciting students. Leaving the railroad station at San Francisco, he was attracted by a disturbance on a street corner. Joining the rapidly growing crowd, the two central figures took his attention. They proved to be two of the city ' s cabmen engaged in a warm dispute over the meritsof two local pugilists, who were to take part in a mill the following night. Each was proclaiming the vir- tues of his favorite, and it was but a short time until words turned to blows. The smaller of the two finally landed a terrible blow upon the jaw of his huge opponent, which brought him to the ground and a cry went up from the c rowd, Nice one, Barry. the little cabbv swelled his chest with pride, but not long did he enjoy his victory, for pushing her way through the crowd Captain Focht of the Salvation Army, brushinghim aside, stooped over the injured man, tied up his jaw, meanwhile reproving the victorious cabby and inviting him to a meeting that evening. The president, being a sportsman and away from home, dropped in the next night at the Globe Athletic Club to see the much heralded contest. Promptly at nine o ' clock Jimmy O ' Brian entered the ring, the audience was becoming impatient until nine eighteen, Louie Gunderman, who weighed in at one hundred and ninety-four pounds, and stood favorite at odds of three to one, entered the arena and was boisterously cheered. The next morning the president while looking over the morning paper read the following: MARRIED TO MILLIONS. At the home of the bride ' s uncle, a wealthy pork packer, Miss Alice Breimeier, of Chicago and Baron Von Wackernogal were married at high noon. The bride was attired in a simple but elegant costume. There was no attempt at display, few guests were present outside the

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Farewell. $ O years, blest years of toil and joy, years of all life ' s years the best, In which the gushing springs of truth Have flown forth with eager zest — Kind years, too soon have ye fled And left us dazed at forking ways With the ceaseless world of strife beyond. Beyond the memory of happy days. No more the silvery maple boughs Will sway above our weary heads, No more the stately pine, the oak, Nor fragant flowers in grassy meads. Surrounding Susquehanna ' s shrine, Will greet us five in search of love Which gracious Nature gives so free From out her rich and boundless store. No more shall we as in days of yore Rove o ' er bold Shikillimmv ' s crest; Nor climb the steep sides of Mahanoy, Nor glide so swiftly o ' er thy breast, Fair Susquehanna, placid stream, Along whose arborescent shore Ne ' er more shall wander gay and free, The noble class of Nineteen-four. Some other feet must tread the nooks Where trailing arbutus grow ; Some other ear must list to the sound Of gurgling brooks as they flow, The bluet beds will still reflect The hue of the heavens above ; But ne ' er again shall we stroll o ' er The hills and dales we dearly love. 23