Trivoli Community High School - Memoir Yearbook (Trivoli, IL)

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r The Melnoir 1 EXW He arose the nexg morning at daybreak and started his journey to the next water-hole, which was the farthest away. He knew if he could only make this he would be safe. The journey that day was very hard. He thought several times of giving it up, but the thought of gold in his pocket renewed his spirit. About mid- night he reached this water-hole, After feeding and watering his horse and himself he made ready for the night. He had not been asleep long when he suddenly awoke. He saw two gleaming yellow eyes shining out of the darkness. He mov- ed a little. Just as the cat leaped, he felt an iron grip on his leg. He got his gun, which was by his side and as the cat backed otf and leaped a second time, he shot and by accident the bullet went tiue and the cat dropped dead. He knew his leg' was broken so he set to work bandaging it. When morning dawned, he knew he could not move on because of his broken leg. Late in the atlernoon, he saw five small spots coming toward him. He groan- ed if that is the sherilf, I am gone. As the group drew closer, he saw it was as expected. t'John Day, you are under arrest , said the sheriff. It happened that we were hunting s.ollen cattle, when we happened in at your cabiin. After finding your pardner dead we started hunting for clues. Looking around we found the bullet that had been discharged in the gun was yours, you being the only man who used that size cartridge. You are Lhe guilty one, so we immediately started after you. UI thought I was a lucky man , said John, but now my mind is greatly changed. I might have known something would happen. I am ready to go with you. P. D. '27 Memoir-ies I sometimes think as I study Of the past four years of schoolg Of the hundreds of lessons I've mastered But more often the Golden Rule. The dear old building so ugly Where pleasant mem'ries resideg No one can realize its meaning, Who looks in from the outside. I think of the good times we've had there, And the work that we've struggled through, It's a place where you work and you play, And each has his share to do. So let's all join hands and rejoice That we've got a school like ours For in late years I'm sure you'll realize, Its much like God's gifts of Howers. The Howers we know are all pretty But of no use to us in this world. I wonder what this earth would be like If there were no flowers unfurled. B. T., '26, Page Sixty-one Ways f 1, Q, H, 5, . . 1925 1 l6Rqc1,h

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?L9., ... ,lf The Meln0il'1 uGQ?Z .N 142 Abraham Lincoln Characters ABRAHAM LINCOLN, an honest self-made man, who later became president of the Uniied States. STEPHEN DOUGLAS, a rival of Mr. Lincoln. FRANCIS BELL, a friend of Mr. Douglas. WILLIAM SAMSON, a true friend of Mr. Lincoln. BILLIE HART, a small admirer of Honest Abe. l THE INKEEPER. Aictl l Time: The day before the great Lincoln- Douglas Debate. Place: In the library of Mr. Douglas' home in Springfield, Illinois Enter Bell and Douglas. Bell: I understand that a young man by the name of Abraham Lincoln has challenged you to debate about the slavery question. What kind of a man is he? Douglas: From what I have heard of Mr. Lincoln he is a self-made man, hav- ing no education, but that which he received through his own efforts. There are many stories which tell what a studious boy he was and how he would walk many miles to borrow a book to read or study, He is well versed in the Bible and people say he is extremely honest. Bell: Yes, I have heard about his honesty. One time while he was clerking in a store he overcharged a woman for some of hor purchases. Discovering the fact after the lady had left the store, he walked many miles that evening to give the lady the few pennies he owed her. Though he is our rival, I must say I canno: but admire such a man. y Douglas: I have not as yet personally met Honest Abe , but am quite anxious to do so. I think I shall not have much trouble winning the debate because of Lin- coln's lack of education. I should like very much to find out some of his ideais con- cerning slavery so I can have answers prepared for all his arguments. Bell: I'll tell you, we will send little Billie Hart. He is a bright, intelligent boy, and have him play the spy. In that way we will discover all of Lincoln's ideas about slavery. Enter Billie. Douglas: Now, Billie, you understand exac.ly what you are to do. Make friends with Mr. Lincoln, then come and tell us all he says about slavery. Billie: Yes sir, but how shall I know Mr, Lincoln when I see him at the tavern? Does he like little boys like me? Bell: Mr. Lincoln is over six feet tall and is not what anyone would call handsome. He is extremely awkward and is continually telling funny s.ories. All you will have to do is to ask the Innkeeper which is Old Abe and he will be sure to know. Douglas: Now Billie, you be sure to keep your eyes and ears open and re- member all you see and hear. Billie: I'll do my best, sir. Exit Billie. Douglas: Well, that is settled. I sincerely hope he will be able to secure the informazion we desire. CExit.j .-. Page Sixty-three Q la lu Q gQgga f T- C- H- 5- ' ' 1926 1 'gigs