Vermont High School - Comet Yearbook (Vermont, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 94 of the 1910 volume:

THE COMET ' , THE YEAR BOOK PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF THE VERMONT HIGH SCHOOI IN THE INTEREST OF THE SCHOOL AND CITY VERMONT, ILLINOIS ,MAY Nineteen Ten .M NUMBER -Q4 IF i! Q. 1 THE Ylil.l,UXY AND 'l'lllC I3 l llurrah for the Yellmv and lllnel XYe know we have chosen Z1l'lg'llt. XX'hen at half inile away Clleams the football array. X . lfl. 5. can he tulrl at hrsl sight. llnrrah for the Yelluw ancl liluel liest eolors that ever were known. XX'hen presented lo view. They shine fresh and new, lvX'e're glad that they're our very Own. llurrah fm' the Yellow anrl liluel XYe'll never fllSl1t'll1lJ1' thv name. lf you win in the light, Wie will yell with our might Z- lf you lose. we will vell jnsl the same. llurrah lor the X ellow :mil lllnel lfroin us none can lake von away. Yun shall wave there on high, Against the clear sky, Y. H. forever and aye. LEE. G. L. 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E ,av If I V IL 'rms ct ggi' pp e 1910 The South School Building HISTORY The construction of the South School lluilding was begun in the fall of V866 and completed in the following spring. Martin Mercer was the con- tractor. The building then contained three rooms and tivo halls. The large room on the second Hoor was used by the high school and the lower floor by the grades. ln 1894 an addition consisting of two rooms. one above the other was added on the west side. The lower room was used for the primary grades and the upper as a recitation room for the lligh school. The original rooms .in the hrst floor were given to the intermediate and grammar grades. The addition was built by David Beal. In IQO4 the senior class of this school and that from the lligh school in the north district were graduated together in order to lessen expenses. lt was afterwards suggested by Principal lf. XY. Dunham of the south school and Principal C. Shields of the north, that a union of the districts would be of great advantage in advancing the efficiency of the school system in Ver- mont. 'ln IQGS a petition was drawn up to effect a consolidation of the two districts. The subsequent vote decided in favor of the proposition. Since then the south building has contained the union High school, the primary, and the third and fourth grades. ln tooo considerable improvement was' made on the building. A steam heating plant was installed, the rooms papered and painted and unused room on the first floor fitted up for an additional high school recitation room. a large laboratory cabinet built, a platform put in the assembly room. a new desk and 45 tablet arm chairs installed. Through the efforts of the lllini Literary Society a fine new piano was placed in the High school, and the upper floor wired and fitted with electric lights, N. D. B. ,II. SIX 'lllli eOM12'1' mio The North School Building 1- W' l HISTORY Une night in the year 187: there was a great disaster in the quiet little village of Yerntont. ln that year it was decided, through the generous efforts of the School llireetors, to put a hot air heater in the North School lluilding. .Xs there was no baseinent in which to install tl1e furnace. excavations were begun. The work was about eonipleted when to the great consternation ot everybody concerned the building. whose walls had been weakened by the mining operations, eollapsed. The rnin was complete so it was neeessary to 'rlan an entirely new building. It was then that work on the present edifice began. The contract was given to ,lohn Sinith. a well known eitizen of Yer- mont. The new structure was finally completed and remains to-day practically the same as when built, barring the ravages of age and usage. The hot air heater installed in IQO4 and an oeeasioual coat of paper and paint represent the improveinents added. Prior to 1905 the school contained all the grades and a lligh school. The grammar grades and the High school occupied the second lloor, the priiniiry and intermediate grades the tirst tloor, while the baseinent was used for heater and fuel 1'OOlllS and a bad-weather play room for the children. Since the union of the north and south districts in IQOS the building has been used for the grades alone. The primary classes use the south rooin on the first Hoor, the hfth and sixth grades the north rooni. The seventh and eighth occupy the south room on the second rloor. while the north room is used for a basketball and play room. N. D. l3.'1I. SEVEN UC THE EYGHT OARD AT HIE COMET 107 The High School Teachers IiUGEN1,x M. B1-31.1, B. S., Principal VERA H. NME. A- B., ASSiSt11' cC?ll't111lgC Collcgcj QUn1vcrs1ty of Chlcagob F. M. CoC14R151.L, Superintendent LU11iversity of llliuoisb NINE 'I llli COMITI' 1910 Alumni South High School ill--Laura Nelson, Ida Sargent, Lotta Amrine, Charles Durell. U73--Dell Nelson, Nellie Cleavinger, llannah O'Hern, Roy VVinans. .Q U.,-Ln lfreeinan, liva Craft, Bessie Stoops. Rebecca Musgrove. U4-jesse Taylor, llaisy Bruner, Maine Kirkhride, Homer Musgrove. Ralph VVinans Kttthyrn O'l lern. Q U5-ASada llartliolcinew, Grace Jones, Loyd Andrews, Tone lXlcCurdy. U13-Edna Branson, Arthur Freenrtn, Cassie Jenkins. Amy Klusgrove, Mike O'l-lern. .Xlanie Stoops. Lola Smith, Maud Taylor. '97 EHS-Cliarley Jenkins, Ollive Foster, Laura Branson. Mary Gilson, Harve Carnahan. 'Slit-Lottie liasly, Dora Guthrie, Jessie Chicken, Austin Chirken, King Andrews. Frank iklusgrove, Fred lllusgrove. 'U0ffEclna Guthrie. liessie Ross. Ruth IXlcCurdy, Nina Felozi, Bessie Chipman, Edward Durell, Frank llollister. 'UI--Myrtle .-Xndrcws, lNlinnie Carnahan, lloward llartholeniew, Sarah Durell, Mary I loopes. 'urzv 0.3--Ivy Andrews, Pierre Tlioinas, Guie Davis. ,174- ,lenkins 'ri -Beauford Miller, Cleve Schroeder, Forrest Greenup, Mabel Roy llartholeniew. -Parke jenkins. Bret Tlionias. XVilmer Craft. -Rosa lleaton, Leonard Buck, Nellie Smith, Charley Ross, Olive Klnsgrove. Mabel Aten, Edwin Kirkbride, Carl Ham Carl Craft, Grace Scheeler, Grover Foster, Olive Johnston. Union High School 'Oli-Clyde Cox, lllanche 'liaylor, llarton Van Antwerp, Harry Aten, Klertina Kirk bride, Carl lllCCU1'lT1lCli. ,07-f '08-Vlfalter Mercer. Nellie Shaffer. '09-Dena Miller, Nellie 'lil1011l1lS, Mabel llztrtholeinew, Carl Tingley. . He could distinguish the divide A hair 'twixt south and southwest side, Un either side he could dispute, Confute. change hands, and Still eonfutef' WALTER MARTIN., lVhy so dull and mute. young sinner? .Prythee why so mute? VV1ll, when speaking well can't win her, Saying nothing clo't? WAYNE GEEK, at Station. Tired Naturels sweet restorer, gentle sleepf' JENNA FRAz1ER. 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W0 111110 110011 1110541 101111112111- 111 11a1'111g 1110 b0s1 111111 2111.11-S1 01 111s11'110101's. 1110 10111 j'CZ11'S spent 111 111011 SC11001 11Z1.YL' b1-1-11 21111011g 1110 1110s1 112111115' 11:1ys 01 O111' 11v0s. 211111 XV11Zl1CX'Cl' 1110 11111110 1121s 111 S11Jl'C 101' us, 1110111111 W0 111Zly be 1Y1f1Q1j' S1-11211211011, W0 11-111 1101 101301 0111 0121551113105 WUI' 1110 111011115 01 V011110111 111011 S1-11001. TWELVE TH li COM ET 1910 BARTON E. XVITCHELL. Honors. Athletic: Foot llall Team, CD. C-O. liase liall 'l'eam, tlb, Captain till, Manager liil, H7- 'llrack Team, Captain. HH. Dramatic: Regular Fix. Midnight lntruderf' Little Savage. Oak Farm. Girl lfrom Porto Rico, Oroanization : D V. ll. S, l1'md, l'resident, Solo Cornet 143. Class Secretary 143. lllini Literary Society. Publication : liditor-in-chief t l'he Comet. School Union ln ITST Congress passed an ordinance for the government of the Northwest Territory. 'l he third article refers to education in this mannerL Religion, morality, and knowledge being necessary to good goyernment and happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall forever be encouraged. Thus we see that in that early date our torefathers recognized the advantages of an education. and started the movement which resulted in the ultimate estahlislunent of our present public sehool system. :X comparatively short time ago, an education was looked upon by most people as a luxury suited only to those who had plenty of money and were not obliged to earn their way in the world by dint of hard labor. Now that condition has entirely changed, and men, in general, recognize the fact that an education is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. tor-it is fast coming to he the case that a man without the essentials of an education stands very little chance in life's struggle for existence. True it is that there are many positions open to unlearned men, but as a rule these are not very profitable and are hlled mostly by men whose laek of education makes them uulit for positions requiring a broad Knowledge. .Xn argument in defense of education, however. is not needed, for everyone will admit that the advantages which it offers are so many and valuable that it should he sought by everyone, The very foundation of education is the public sehool so let us turn our attention to the public schools of Vermont and ascertain how firm is the founda- tion of education here. For many years prior to 1905, Vermont was divided into two school districts, the North and the South, and a separate school was maintained in each district. The popula- tion of the two districts was formerly so small that the funds of each school were very limited and a graded school was impossible, so that our two districts were little in ad! 'canee of the country schools. ln the Stfs the North district had the largest population, and consequently had a better equipped school than the South. As time rolled on, the South district grew in population faster than the North, and its school became better equipped. At this time the South school was made up of three rooms containing three grades each in addition to the High school, which offered a four-year course, while the North school was composed of a primary and intermediate room each containing three THIRTEEN 7 , 'ruta const My gg gg 19191, grades, and a High school offering a two-year course, besides doing the work of the seventh and eighth grades. Conditions remained the same until in 1905 the two districts were united into one by a concurrent vote. This was done to save expense and promote the educational advan- tages of the town. The people did not feel able to build a new centrally-located building, so the grades had to be distributed between the two buildings. A primary room was left in each district, as it was thought that it might be too far for the smaller children to walk from one extreme end of town to the other. The High school, together with the third and fourth grades, was placed in the South building. ln the North were put the tifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth. Since then our schools have continued under this airangement and many advantages have been enjoyed which had been impossible under the old system. Formerly, when there were three grades in each of the grade rooms, only about fifteen minutes could be given to each recitation, This time was altogether too short for the proper teaching of an ordinary lesson, and classes were oftentimes compelled to be slighted, Now. since there are only two grades in each room, hfty percent more time can be given to each class. Of course, there are more pupils in each of the grades than formerly, but that is immaterial, for, unless the number is exceptionally large, just as good, if not better, work can be accomplished in a large class than in a small one. This is not only true of one room but it applies equally well to each of the other tive rooms. Let us now turn our attention to the High school where the last educational ad- vantages are offered to about nine-tenths of the pupils, for not more than one out of ten attends a higher institution of learning than this. This. then, is the most important part of the school work, and the htness of a young man or woman to enter upon a successful business and social life is largely determined by the quality of the training received in High school. There are many essential subjects which must be taught here as well as several of a distinctly cultural nature. Under the former management, one principal taught all the subjects in the South High school. This meant one of two things, either fewer studies were taught than now, or less time was given to each. A few years before the schools were united, an assistant teacher was employed and this added greatly -to the strength of the school. XVhen the two Iligh schools were united the work was done by a principal and an assistant. Since the money which was' formerly used separately by each district was now given over to the use of one, many advantages which formerly could not be afforded by either were brought within the reach of both. Take, for ex- ample, the laboratory. Formerly very little apparatus was owned by either district, but new instruments were added, a few at a time, until now we have an equipment which is as complete as that of most high schools of this size. At the beginning of this school year a third teacher was employed for the High school and this has been a great beneht. ln the tirst place, the work required of each teacher when there were only two employed was entirely too heavy. The day was divided into eight periods and the course of study. as then outlined gave the teachers recitations every period of the day except one, This did not give them time to properly prepare their lessons for presentation to the class, and, consequently, the quality was not so good as if they had had the time to thoroughly plan the work for each class. It may appear to some, at hrst thought, that the average teacher should be able to properly teach a subject without daily preparation, but this opinion is wrong. This is often! accomplished in the grades but High school subjects are of so much wider scope and complex in their nature that a thorough preparation is absolutely necessary. If very much written work is given, the teacher should have the time to properly correct it, and this cannot be done by one whose time is taken up with recitations. Under this plan is found another advantage, namely, the superintendent is 11ot com- FOURTEEN Tim comer t 1910 pelled to give up all his time to class work. This makes it possible for him to systematize the work of the school and keep the different departments working in harmony.. The question has arisen as to whether or not a superintendent is needed in a school of this size. Upon careful consideration, the answer must undoubtedly be given in the affirmative. Al- though each teacher may, and should be, competent to manage the work of her, own pupils. the best results cannot be obtained unless the work of each teacher is arranged to take up the development of the pupils where the last one left off. Also, there must be someone whose duty it is to investigate and settle all questions of school policy that are continu- ally arising. Another advantage, and perhaps the greatest of all, is the fact that when there are three teachers, one of them can have charge of the assembly room while two recitations are being carried on in the other rooms. The advantage of this is obvious, for it not only permits the pupils who are preparing their lessons to do so without being interrupted by a class reciting in the same room, but it also benelits those who are reciting. for when a recitation is being carried on in the front part of the assembly room, the teacher is usually compelled to give a certain amount of his or her attention to the conduct and wants of those seated in the rear. This naturally hinders the proper presentation of a subject by the teacher and the students are the ones who are losers thereby. The course of study here is so arranged that it can be very conveniently divided into three general departments, This makes it possible for each teacher to have charge of a de- partment in which he or she has specialized. The advantage of this can scarcely be over estimated. Viewing the question from the standpoint of economy, we tind that there is the same number of teachers now as there formerly was under the separate-district plan: so the cost for instructors is practically the same as it was. Vifhen we try to think of any reason why the schools should be changed back into two districts as they formerly were, we are obliged to give it np. The only argument advanced for their separation is the fact that some of the smaller children who live in one wart of the town are com Jelled to I I - . ' l l go to the school building situated in the opposite part. As stated before there are two primary rooms, one m each district. NVhcn the children have passed the primary depart- ment it seems that they should be old enough to walk to and from school even if it is clear across our not-overly-large town. The climate m tlus part of the country is of such a nature that there are onlv a few davs in each 'ear when the weather is too had for .- - 3 . . them to undertake the trip 3-and when the weather is good, the walk gives them the best ot exercise. Almost every year since the schools were united, some efforts have been made to have our school placed upon the accredited list of the University of Illinois. The move- ment was begun by Mr. Dyer in 19116 and after several years of effort on the part of the different superintendents acting under the direction of the Board of liducation. it has been accomplished. In May, 1910, Mr. llollister. the State School lixanuner visited our school, and great was our joy on lmding that he had recommended that it be placed upon the accredited list, This is the crowning success of the Union of the schools. for without this muon we could not have hoped to reach the standard set by the State of Illinois. lu view of the fact that there are so many advantages to be derived from the union of schools in comparison with the disadvantages, it is hard to see why men will deliberate- ly try to put us back in the old rut and try to curb the advantages which are so evident. Surely, if they would stop to consider the question. they would be broad--minded enough to see that the present union is far better than the old rivalry between the North and South, and would act. accordingly. VVe should like to have a new school house, but if the people consider this impractical just now we will do the best we can in the present build- ings, trusting that the voters will see the folly of separating the schools. and at least continue the system which has brought about such excellent results. ln the foregoing article, I have not been recommending any school svstem which would be suitable for a city several times as large as Vermont. and would call for the expenditure of large sums of money. Init I am in favor of making the schools of our town just as good as the finances will permit, and we are asking the assistance of those who are in favor of better education. FIFTEEN 'l HE COMET 1910 J. EVERMONT NVYNE. Honors. Athletic: Foot Ball Team, MJ. Base Ball Team Ciij, Manager HJ. Track Team CSD. Dramatic: 'fRegular Fixfl Midnight Intruderf' UPrairie Center. Oak Farm. Good Old Summer Time, A Little Savagef' Girl lfrom Porto Rico. Organizations : Class President MD. President lllini Literary Society HJ. V. ll. S. Band, Secretary and Treasurer, Solo Cornet C45 Publication: Business Manager 'The Cometfy Patriot and Traitor VVhen he is gone, a man is remembered, if at all, by one overtopping characteristic or deed, some great fact of lns hfe, for which his name stands in the minds of all. 'lhus the name of Judas is the synonym for treacheryg Xero for crueltyg Napoleon, ambitiong XfVashington, lofty patriotism. VVe associate Mrs. Stowe with Uncle Tom's Cabing Vlfhittier with the anti-slavery causeg Frances VVillard with temperanee reform. We speak of Alfred the Great: Cleopatra the VVantong Arnold the Traitor. lt is one of the rewards of a life of virtue, that when that life is ended, it's weak- nesses are lost sight of in reverence for the greater nobility which overshadows them. lt is the great penalty for such crimes as Arnold's, that the memory of earlier service is swallowed in horror at the foulness of the later deed. Yet there was a time in Arnold's life when he deserved the love of his countrymen, when he rendered services greater than any other in the army except VVasltington and Greene, lf he had died on that glorious field of Saratoga, few names would have been held in more loving remembrance by the American people. But he was destined to prove that with his good qualities were mingled the elements of baseness. His was a reek, coarse, nature, in which the weeds of personal vanity and revenge grew side by side with the flowers of bravery and patriotismg in which the forces of conscience and loyalty to country struggled with ambition and pride until overthrown and crushed forever, Yet has this dark ligure, this villain in the great drama of the Revolution, deserved the harsh verdict handed down through the years, deserved the scorn and loathing of :hose whom he once so faithfully and nobly served? It is htting that we who have heard so often the dark story of his fall should review candidly those earlier, happier years. On the day after that memorable day of Lexington, we Find him on the college green of New Haven, at the head of a body of volunteers bound for Cambridge towards which thousands of enthusiastic New linglanders were hastening. Here in Cambridge be- gan his long comradship with those noble patriots, Daniel Morgan, Nathaniel Greene, and -Philip Schuyler, who became his unwavering friends, but whose incorruptible loyalty, under nnmense personal wrong, only shows Arnold's ignoble revenge in blacker color by contrast. Here we find him, brave and sagacious, suggesting the capture of Ticonderoga and Crown Point, those northern guards of the Hudson, whose strategic value his active mind at once perceived. Joining the forces under lfthan Allen the forts were taken, but on SIXTEEN I 'V' 'lil Ili COMET 1910 this expedition was first shown toward Arnold that state of jealousy and political rivalry which tinally proved his undoing. Next we see him, at the head of an absurdly inadequate force, struggling through the primeval wilderness of Maine toward Canada, his iron will set on the capture of Quebec. This was an enterprise which called into play all his persistence and daring. They forced their way against the swift river current, carried the boats on their shoulders through the tangled undergrowth of unbroken forests, waded dangerous bogs, pressed on with feet cut by sharp stones and clothing torn to shreds, ate their dogs in their hunger, but followed their dauntless leader unfalteringly. Our hearts leap responsive to the Hsplendid bravadou with which, the historian tells us, he led his little wornout army, reinforced by Mont- gomery's weakened companies, before the strongest fortress in America, and summoned the enemy to come out and tight, or surrender. But with our present knowledge, we are tempted to regret that in the chivalrous charge on Quebec which followed, he did not fall beside his brave comrade, Montgomery, while his honor was yet stainless. Recovered of wounds received in that brave charge, he was sent to oppose the enemy's fleet on Lake Champlain. There, off Valcour island, he attacked a British fleet twice the size of his own, held his position till nightfall, and then, aided by the friendly darkness, stole with his crippled tlotilla between the enemies' lines and escaped. Yet, in spite of Washington's coniidence in Arnold, the latter's powerful enemies in- tiuenced Congress, and tive of his inferiors in rank, men who had shown no extraordinary abilities, '- ' ' ., .' ' '. afrrd f111 ITm'e could not forgive. Yet, at the request of Washington, his friend and general, he did not resign his commission. Shortly afterwards the British invaded Canada, and, still striving to aid l1is country and to gain the honors which he so justly deserved, Arnold joined the militia raised to repel them, and at the battle ot Ridgelield showed remarkable courage, and barely es- caped with his life. Congress, seemingly somewhat impressed by this evidence of his ability and courage, appointed him a major-general, but still declined him his proper rank, given to men of inferior ability. lrle then co-operated with Washington in opposing the advance of Howe toward Phil- adelphia, and was appointed to act with Schuyler, a brave and competent general, in checking the progress of Burgoyne through eastern New York. Given this command, he raised the siege of Fort Schuyler, and at the battle of Bemis Heights was recklessly prominent, ever in the forefront of battle. But General Gates. vain, cowardly, and incompetent, who by intrigue had superseded Schuyler, became jealous of Arnold, a bitter quarrel ensued, and the latter was deprived of his command. llut when the second battle of Saratoga, the last scene in Burgoyne's attempted march through the states, occured, Arnold, seeing his old command hard pressed and victory hanging in the balance, in detiance of orders, galloped from his tent, rallied the broken regiments, turned the tide of battle, and scattered all before him. A wound in the leg, received on that momentous occasion, disabled him for field service and after the evacuation of Philadelphia, Washington placed him in command of that city. There, moving in fashionable society and living extravagantly, Arnold naturally in- curred criticism, and to this the executive council of Pennsylvania added definite charges or arbitrary exercise of military authority and favoritism to Tories. At his request a court martial was appointed, but ahnost a year elapsed before it was held, when he defended himself without counsel, and was acquitted of intentional wrongdoing. but was sentenced to be reprimanded by XVashington, who, while rebuking Arnold, urged him to regain the esteem of his countrymen, which he had formerly so much desired and deserved. But these last events, coming on top of previous slights and insults, proved too much for Arnold's virtue. Up to this time he has had our sympathy, as he had that of his commander-in-chief and fellow officers. Now we turn in sadness and horror from the man who deliberately planned the betrayal of his coun- try, in revenge for slights, which, though they did sting at the time. yet sink into utter insigniticance in comparison with the foul deed he is plan- ning. Our souls revolt at the thought of his personal treachery to XVashington, ever his SEVENTEEN 1 Tim comm gg gg M gpg pg 1910 steadfast friend, who proved his confidence by giving him, at his own request, the most important post in the country-that of VVest Point. The same reckless impulsiveness which characterized his Fighting clung to him as a traitor, and would not let him be a villain on a small scale. He would not only go over to the enemy, he would also deliver his country to them by a scheme colossal in its wicked- ness. The fortifications of the Highlands were to be betrayed into the hands of Clinton. These fortilications were believed to be impregnable. They had been built with prodigius labor without cost to the state, by the hands of American soldiers,-soldiers in rags, ill- fed, generally unpaid-every stone a momnnent to the patriotism which nerved their arms. Now Arnold would betray these works, and the men who built them, to the enemy,- Arnold, whom the soldiers loved, whom he had led again and again in the van of battle. Through no rclenting on the traitor's part, the plan miscarried. he lived to see his name disgraced in the eyes of all honest men. lle is an awful example of a man of grand possibilities wrecked by his inability to conquer himself. His last years are said to have been years of remorse, and there is a tradition that on his deathbed the old lighter, feeling that death was at hand, donned his worn American uniform, saying: 'tLet me die in this olg uniform in which I fought my battles. May God forgive me for ever putting on any ot er.' On the old Saratoga battle ground towers a mighty obelisk of blue granite. In niches on the outer faces of the obelislc are heroic bronze statues of the great leaders of the battle. On one side stands Schuyler, the grand patriot who had patiently plowed and sowed, and then, for his country's sake, stepped aside without a murmur, while another unjustly reaped the harvest. ln a second niche stands Gates, the gatherer of that harvest. In the third Morgan, the hero of many battle fields. On the fourth side is carved yet another niche. The real hero of Saratoga was Arnold, who led the charge and won both Fights. His niche is there, but it is empty. In the designing of the monument, justice has been done to Arnold. In that empty niche the whole sad story is told. He lost what he had won, the verdict is just. NVe grant although she had much wit She was very shy of using it. - DOROTHY CRAFT. tt As in a cradled llereules you trace The lines of empire in his infant face. DEAN GEER. H VVhat a glorious creature was he who first discovered the use of tobacco. CLARE Fos'rER. l am sure care is an enemy to lifef' CLAUDE T1NoLEY. How happy Could I be with either, XXVCTC t'other dear eharmer awayfl CLARE FOSTER. Ulfragile beginnings of a mighty end. THE FRESHMAN. t'To say why gals acts so or so, Or don't 'ould he presumin'3 Blebhy to mean yes an' say no Comes nateral to women. ROXANNA JOHNSTON. EIGHTEEN THE COMET 1910 WALTER F. MARTIN How Vermont May Be Made More Attractive There are conditions in Vermont and in all cities, the removal of which would greatly benefit the town. The Business Blen's Club of Chicago awoke a year or two ago, to the faults of their city and are devoting millions of dollars to the removal of these conditions. They are straighten- ing streets and placing parks where they may be easily reached by the poorer people who will thus have a chance to gain fresh air, which is obtainable in no other way. ln order that people may have the most pride and pleasure possible, their home town must'be beautiful. And not only will they obtain --1-l ' pleasure from the beauty of the town, but if a public park is added to its beauties, they will receive physical and moral benelit. And be- side the pleasure of the people. the iinancial profit of the promoters of a more beautiful town is to be considered. Therefore there are two reasons why the Business Mt-n's Club of Vermont should exploit the natural beauty of their town and remove the blemishes placed on this beauty by man, the first of which reasons is love of their town and fellow-meng and the second, the promotion of business. The tirst improvement to be made in Vermont would be a general clean-up of the streets. ln the street is to be seen every kind of refuse, from small bits of paper to old broken-down vehicles, varying in size from the baby's express-wagon to the largest wagons in use. This is a condition seldom found about a private residence. Therefore. if it is not desirable about a private residence it is not to be desired in the streets. The streets must be cleaned and receptacles, so placed as to conveniently receive the rubbish and facilitate the keeping clean of the streets. These receptacles should not be of the huge wooden kind covered on three sides with printed advertisements and on the fourth with a gaudy picture of the latest vaudeville favorite, but they should be neat metal containers, conspicuously placed. The practice of posting bills, advertising various things, is also as objectionable as unclean streets. There is a street, passing east and west by the Lehmann Hotel, which is very conspicuous because of its old buildings and the accompanying adventisements. There is an old board fence, a barn and other buildings, well covered with old bills and advertise- ments of such kinds as to produce a very disagreeable effect. That part of this street ex- tending west is also disagreeably prominent because of the proximity of the Christian Church which makes it necessary for the larger part of the congregation to pass this col- lection of old shantics. Yet this same church keeps up an ash-pile a large part of the winter, solely for lack of a neat metal receptacle placed in a corner at the back of the building. buch conditions as l have described above must be prohibited in the public park, if it is to have the greatest effect for good. It would also be undesirable to have such ugly, supposedly ornamental decorations as iron fountains placarded with advertisements. Another source of ugliness in the streets of Vermont is the mass of overhead tele- phone wires which are supported by ugly wooden poles and zigzag from side to side ot the streets. These wires could as well be placed in a cable such as is already in use on one street, and the poles all put on one side of the street. The poles should also be painted some color such as would be appropriate to the adjacent part of the street. And in this matter of overhead wires the town itself is an offender, for it maintains wires and poles to furnish light. These lights are situated high in air above the middle of the street and not close enough to earth to be of much use. considering the kind and size of the lamps. The lights being hung over the middle of the street on wires, must be high, so as not to interfere with traffic. But why need they be over the middle of the street? As incandescent lamps are used, it seems that they might be placed at one side on shorter poles. It might even be well to NINETEEN 'rmz coMEr gg 1910 make these posts of concrete and a part of a curb, to be used in leveling steep lawns along boulevards. livery-one knows these lawns exist and what ugly places they are. They are too steep for the use of lawn-mowers and must therefore be, of necessity permitted to grow up in tall grass and weeds and these to be mowed ofi' and left lying. When this refuse is not gathered up, it forms brown, ugly spots until covered up by the next growth. By plac ing curbs along these banks they might be made in the form of a terrace and kept in good shape by a lawn-mower. I In the erection of telephone lines it is often thought necessary to trim away much of the shade trees along the streets, which in many cases spoils the shape of the tree for- ever and destroying the shade for some time. This tree butchery is practiced, not alone, by telephone companies, but even by property owners who hire their shade trees trimmed every year or two. Of course in case the trees are old and top-heavy it may be necessary in the interest of public safety to remove the top. But it is not necessary where the trees are young and stocky, that they be cut back to leave a large trunk, supporting a mass of ugly, stubs of limbs. 'l he Town of Vermont has in this the year of Halley's comet, purchased a few acres of land west of town, about one-half mile, as a site for a reservoir, to furnish water for the electric light plant. Why should not our town have an amusement park on this land? 'I his park in a few years would contain everything essential to a good up-to-date picnic- ground and in a few months would have aroused so much interest as to make its failure impossible. And its location being near town it is convenient to those persons who prefer walking a short distance, to ordering out their carriages. This park should be built and controlled by the business men of Vermont. They are the men best qualified for such an undertaking and l will endeavor to show why they can afford to do it. Would not their time be profitably spent in this enterprise, for the good of the town and the people who support their business? Who could look at the philanthropy of such a work without some mention of the men who accomplished it? Will not people patronize the benefactors of their home town? They will do all this and furthermore will furnish advertising such as these men could not obtain for much more money and time than they will put in this work. And not only will the people of Vermont patronize these men, but outsiders will talk of them and by bringing trade to the merchants, will build up this town. Wie have in Vermont the beginning of a great and powerful baseball association. Shall they be compelled to transport their visiting teams out, through three miles of hot, dusty, country roads to their practice diamond? Do you think the town will benefit from the talk of these baseball men? The home association is bound to lose money by the present arrange- ment, but by means of the park, which, being closer to town, would draw larger crowds, not only the team, but the town would gain by the increased gate receipts and larger crowds. Consider the impression each condition will give one, that received from a hot three mile drive over dusty, rough country roads, the other, that of a clean healthful city, where they may enjoy themselves and not stiffer discomforts of a jaunt through the country in the hot summer months. Which impression is it more desirable to have spread abroad, the favorable or unfavorable? There can be but one answer to this question, that they desire io appear as favorably as possible. But putting aside all consideration of financial benefit consider the long stride in advance such a park would be to the schools of Vermont. The High school is seriously handicapped in athletics by lack of an athletic field where the students may practice, for when they cannot practice they stand so good a chance of losing all games, that all enthusiasm in sport is destroyed. Some may say the lack of athletics is not so important as I would make it. But this is not my idea alone, but the theory of the most learned educators of the day. lihey encourage athletics and they are in a position to know, That such a park as I have described is not altogether new and untried, I will admit But all earlier attempts have failed. Vlhy? They have failed from a lack of co-operation between the promoters and the people. They failed because the men behind them were so few as to make the expense of a good foundation unbearable. By interesting the people, the affair may be made almost, if not entirely, self-supporting. In this co-operation of the managers and people, I see the only feasible plan for obtaining a park, since we have no John D's. to donate the money. By co-operation, I mean that the people shall com- bine with the business men in much the same way as is used to promote the Corn Show. The people must work with the business men and furnish their share of the money. Of course there are some who are unable to get away from a monetary consideration of the subgect and who are afraid the town will lose money if they invest in this park. Yet these men are not wholly to blame for their viewsg they say what they think, and tlnnk TKWENTY THE COMET 1910 what they have been' caused to think by their former experience. They would not oppose a project which was for their own advancement, but such a thing as a public park being for their good, they cannot unlerstand. They merely oppose the project because they do not understand, and perhaps they are doing more good by opposing it, than by taking up with it, fo,r their opposition will serve to raise arguments, and an argument over a thing is sure to bring it before the public. However the next question is of real importance. flow shall the money be raised to start the enterprise in the right direction? By reason of their wider experience it would probably be best to leave the managing in the hands of- the business men, but they cannot be expected to raise all the money, although they had best have a controlling share of the stock. The money must be raised by the people's co-operation in buying the shares which would be put on sale at a small price. By making the price of each share small more people may be interested, and may share in the profits. Of course during the first few years, it will seem as if all the rnonev is going out and nothing coming in: but this impression will be minimized by the speedy construction of a ball-diamond, which ought to be a paying proposition. By co-operation the park can be obtained for Vermont. For co-operation between many people is a power impossible to down, For instance, the mighty Elevator Combine was downed by the farmer's Co-operative Elevator Companyf' the high prices have been controlled to a great extent by the co-operation of people who never saw each other: the trusts are all controlled and will be put away, by the co-operation of the people in their protests against them. l say the trusts will be put away by eo-operation among the people. l mean bv this statement that it is only by a joining together of forces at the polls, that they can be done away with. But it the people elect the right kind of officers to coeoperate with them. the trusts are doomed. just as the North prevented the separation of the states and abolished slavery by co-operation, after years of struggling and quarreling, will the trusts be abolished. I have earnestly endeavored to show how Vermont might be made more beautiful, and attractive and more lucrative. lt is now up to the people of the said town. VVill they let the enterprise. which would make this town the equal of anv in the county, die out for want of a little exertion. l do not believe thcv will, since this plan can be carried out with so little expense and so much possible profit. Oh what a tangled web we weave When first we practice to deceivel' CR1BBERs. How poor are they that have not patience. BIADELENE CRAFT. Good Gods! how he would talk. jAMEs VAN ZXNTWERP. Of study took she most care, and most heed, And would gladly learn, and also gladly teachf' lX'IILDRED RALsToN. Most People are like an egg, too phull of themselves to hold ennything else. JESSE lllERCER. Prove we what I would not do. l'lELEN GARDNER. Fire in each eye, and papers in each hand, They rave, recite, and madden round the land. L1T. S0c1E'rx'. TYVENTY-ONE THE COMET 1910 GILBERT RAKESTRAW Honors. Athletic: Foot Ball Team, CM. Base Ball Team, KSU, CH. Dramatic 1 Rival Barbers. Organization I lllini Literary Society. How the Battle Was Won Wlhtn the strong monarchs of Europe formed the Grand Alliance against Frederic the Great, lingland became his ally so that she might humble her old enemy, Tiranee. After the war had been carried on for some time in Europe, France determined to eiipple lingland by seizing her Colonial possessions i11 the New NVorld. Lines of forts were built along the Ohio, St. Lawrence and Mississippi rivers. Detroit, Quebec and Montreal xx ere already strongly fortified places. The linglish were not going to give up their possessions so easily and when the Col- onies asked for aid, an army was sent over under General Braddock. This army, strength- ened by the Americans was defeated by a party of French and lndians. Victories in suc- cession followed for the lfrench, and it seemed that her plans for colonizing the New VVorld were soon to be carried out. V The next year, however, was destined to be far different from the preceding. The English l'arliament had been slow to act. and the losses of the lirst year can partly be at- tributed to this cause. In a short time NVilliam Pitt became Prime Minister and other Par- liamentary changes were made. Pitt was one of the greatest men lingland ever produced,- able, energetic, and the man to do things. Perhaps no other man could have lifted England from that gloom and depression and guided her through those trying times. The English Parliament then appropriated large sume of money to carry on the war. New generals and more men were sent over and the incompetent commanders removed. The entire army seemed to gain new spirit and after several brilliant victories, the French were driven into Canada. Nova Scotia soon surrendered to the English, and the only remaining French stronghold was Quebec. Quebec, strongly fortified and situated upon the high plains of Abraham, seemed able to defy Zlll hurope, lllontealm. the greatest of French generals, was in command and upon tne doings of this one m an France based all hope of establishing a colony in America. General XVolfe had been given command of the English force and at once he hastened toward Quebec. After trying nearly all of the summer to engage the French in battle and being unsuccessful. he determined to find some path up which he could lead his army. ln this he was successful, believing that under cover of darkness it would be possible to land a -force sufficient to assault the city. The plan was put before the lower officers and all were willing to give their assistance, although they realized the danger of being discovered and thrown directly in front of the enemies, guns. TWENTY-TWO TH E COM ET 1910 In the meantime another person had not been idle. Henry Hope, an English spy, sent out during the previous summer, had been captured by the French and taken to Quebec. thinking that it would be impossible for him to escape, he was given entire freedom of thc city. While he was walking along the clitts one day, he was greatly surprised to see one of Wolfe's men, who was out on a scouting expedition. Wolfe's plans were made known to Hope and a message was sent to the General informing him of his captured scout's position, and assuring his aid in the attack. During this time the French, fearing an attack by the English, placed guards at all the paths through which a man could possibly make his way. Hope's heart sank, when he saw that the French had blocked the plan. which if accomplished, would give him a chance to gain his freedom. He saw another year of imprisonment, more bloody battles, and rein- forcements coming from France. But like the true Englishman that he was, he did not give up tolfdespair. He learned that the guard was composed of three men, who went on duty at eight o'clock at night and were relieved at tive in the morning. A plan at once presented itself for getting the guards out of the way. When the appointed night came, Hope strolled down to the pass. Here he was kindlv received by the jovial Frenehmen. In a short time a little game of cards was proposed Hope then gave them a drink of strongly drugged wine from a tlask and soon the guards were in a heavy slmnber. He then exchanged clothing with one of them, thinking that, aided by the darkness, he could deceive the patrol. The guards were next securely bound and gagged. One of them was removed to a secluded spot. and the others placed near as if asleep. When ten o'cloek came the patrol made his rounds and stopped to chat with Hope. This was the most trying time of Hope's life. Could he imitate the hated French tongue so as not to arouse the suspicion of the patrol? Realizing that a single slip meant not only his own death but the history of a nation. he carefully selected his words in answering the othcer, Below could be heard the English impatiently awaiting the signal to ascend. VVould the patrol never leave? Just then he asked Hope concerning the other guards, On being fold that they were asleep he said he guessed he would arouse them. and turned toward the place where they were lying. Hope felt the cold perspiration standing on his forehead like beads when, he saw the outcome of his little plan, if the patrol attempted to awake the g:'u'irds. But at this moment some one farther down the cliff shouted Patrol, post number three, and the patrol. after he had told Hope to awaken the guards, passed into thc darkness to answer the call of the next guard. I Soon the English began climbing the pass. So quiet was the ascent thatnot a French- man in the citv was aware of their presence. General VVolfe was greatly pleased upon meeting his old scout. Hope was highlv complimented by the General and assured of :1 higher office awaiting him in the army, should thev be spared in battle. The next morning Montcahn supposed that the days of miracles had surely returned, when he saw the English drawn up in battle line. Hope entered the battle as one of VVolfc's staff. More than once he distinguished himself and was always in 1 ': thickest of the light On the last gallant charge he fell by his commander. The battle was won, and throughout England there was great joy. for the seven long years of fighting were over. Wolfe had saerihced his life for his country and was given the entire glory. His name is pronounced with pride bv the English, his name adorns the pages of history, statues in his honor pierce the skv, and each vear celebrations are held in his memory. But the real hero, who made WVolfe's plan possible. lies in a low-lv grave in the Old Chllffh-yarrl of Quebec. among his comrades, with the simple inscription on his tombstone-- Fought at Quebec. The course of true love never did run smooth. HARRY Cmcii. Plague! ef they ain't sompin' in VVork 'at kindo' goes again' My convictions! R.'XI.l'H IXlERc'ER. Dire was the noise of conflict. JUNIOR SCRAP, 1909. TWENTY-TH REE 't 1 ui comer 1910 W. CLARE FOSTER Honors. Athletic: . Foot Hall Team. till. 4323. Captain 645. Uase llall Team, tfil, Captain tiij, tty, Dramatic 2 Great lfastern Band. 'ARegular Fix. Midnight lntruderf' Rival Barbers. A Little Savage' Organization I lillini Literary Society. Class Treasurer. HJ Water System for Vermont The little city of Vermont is situated in Central lllinois, South Fulton County. The country surrounding Vermont is of the best in the state and as a farming section is unsure passed. For many years Vermont has been known as a grain and farm product centre. Prices here are nearly always the best. This is caused by the nmnbcr of farm product dealers in the town, Also veins of coal of good quality underlie a portion of the land and mining is carried on to some extent. .Xnother advantage is that Vermont lies at the junction of the niain line and a branch of the C., ll. Xt Q. Railroad. This makes railroad connections in Your directions, the principal cities being Bushnell, Canton, lleardstown and Rushville, This. of course. makes our city a good location for a commercial centre. ln the last few years many dwelling houses have been erected, showing Vermont to be a good residence community. It is well shaded, has elegant lawns, and good streets. Th., electric lighting system is the property of the town and the lighting service is given to patrons as low, or lower, in rate of cost as any neighboring towns. lint above all these advantages and beauties stands one great difficulty which cone stantly confronts the citizens. Vermont has no water system! In times past this has been the cause of much inconvenience, difticulty, and loss of property. Many times has this been the cause of anxiety regarding tire, lt is one feature in which Vermont is inferior to many other cities of tl1e same size. llow much would the risk of loss by tire be lessened if Vermont had a water system? Compare the extinguishing or prevention of tire by throwing on water from buckets and by throwing on water through hose lines and with great force. There is no comparison. ln order to throw water in the middle of a burning building with buckets one must be higher than the building and this is done only by getting on a building near the one burning. This method is dangerous, deticient, and extremely slow. But with hose, through which water is sent with great force, one may stand on the ground in the majority of cases and shoot the water over all parts of the burning building. ls this any advantage? lt is self-evident A few years ago the store buildings belonging to Leighty on N. Main Street were burned l0 HTC ground, They were well made brick structures and added considerably to the ap- pearance of our city. The men worked hard to stop the destruction, but in vain. lt was only with hard and unceasing labor that the adjoining buildings, including a four story hotel were saved. ln the spring of the year 1908 the store buildings belonging to Mrs. ll. ll. Hamer on- N. Main street were completely destroyed. For a while it was thought that the entire business section and possibly the whole town would be wiped out. Hy emptying all TWENTY-FOU R -5-b THE COMET 1910 the wells in the business section on the lire and adjoining buildings, the expected catas- trophe was averted. For several days after this tire the merchants were forced to carry water Irom the residence wells. Suppose that either one of the above mentioned tires had occurred in the dry season when the wells were already dry-as is not uncommon. No doubt the entire business section and a good many of the dwellings of the town would have been destroyed. On the other hand suppose Vermont had at that time a water system. Woulcl the probability season the by a large ln the tne STFGCLS. of destruction have been any less? Undoubtedly yes! Then no matter in what tire occurred there would be no after effects, for the water would he supplied stand pipe or reservoir and a tire affects the supply but little in these. summer of 12109 the town paid approximately S100 for the purpose of sprinkling Because of the distance and labor of pumping it was difficult to employ a man to do the work. W'ith a water system the water could be drawn from a pipe close at hand and this would eliminate the above diHiculty and cut down this relatively large expense. This would also he much more satisfactory. Wfith so great an expense attached the amount of water put on the streets is necessarily limited, while if the town owned the source of supply, any amount could be used. VVould this be of any benetit to the merchants? Would it not decrease the amount of stock spoiled by dust? VVould it not be much pleasanter for purchass ers to come to town and lind the streets free from dust, to lind everything fresh and cool? The dust is extremely disagreeable. to say nothing of the millions of disease germs it carries. The residence wells in Vermont are from twenty to sixty feet in depth. Despite the depth of the wells, in the dry season many people are compelled to carry water for house- hold use. At times people economize on water as if it were milk. Suppose these residences were supplied with water pumped from an infallible supply. There would he no more necessity for carrying water. The supply would be practically unlimited. This would un- doubtedly promote cleanliness. Then the lawns could be sprinkled regularly and kept green throughout the summer. The gardens could also be kept in good condition no matter how hot and dry the season. 'l he cost of construction of water works varies from ten to forty dollars per capita. according to the system and the population. Vermont has lately constructed a dam for col- lecting water, and there is a good hlter in connection. There are now 2700 feet of pipe laid from this reservoir to the electric lighting plant and it is large enough for a main line. Perhaps a larger engine would have to be purchased to force the water to a stand pipe, but it would cost but little more. The man running the pumping station would be compelled to work only long enough to till the tank to the required height each day. Other towns no larger than Vermont have a water system, There is no reason why 've should not be on a level with our neighbors. ln fact, we ought to be ahead, considering our situation as to connnercial and farming facilities. Does anyone suppose that a level- headed business man will come into a town where there is no tire protection and build a factory or an immense and costly store or oftice building. Decidedlv no! Then would not a water system encourage building? VVouldn't it lessen tire risk? VVouldn't it beautify the town and make it more sanitary? Then why not a water system for Vermont? The sea hath its pearls But all l have ' ls my darling girl. FAUNT TTEFLIN. XYee' sleekit, eowrin', tinfrous beastie, Oh, what a DZl1'l1C'S in they breastiel Gn,i:Ek'r RAkEs'rR.xw. iiWl1GfC ignorance is bliss 'Tis folly to be wise. Tom FAIR. 'lhree may keep a secret, if two of them are dead. D0li0'I'HY WEBsTER. TWENTY-FIVE WJ 4 TH li COM ICT -Z lf ,X S 1 . f x, 'll 5 -1 r Y V , Q-,Ly in 1? Q, ff Y' ' .fff , HX S' ' S X. ff N. ODE 'VO 'l'l l li SENIORS. We are sad that you're leaving, dear sehoohnates, Good companions you've been, every oneg Every teaeher' and pupil in high school Regret that your sehooldays are done. Your Latin has all been translated, CfCOlll6l1'ylS all studied through. Your English is finished eonlpletely, ln fact all your credits are due. And now you must leave the old sehoolrooni, XYith the problems of life to contend: l'Don't falter, hut elirnh ever upward, Sueeess will come sure in the end. XYhen you're struggling up life's ruggecl pathway, And are bruised with many a fall, Don't forget that hard lesson-patienee. Xlvhieh SOlllClllllC must he learned hy us all. And when you haxje elinrhed to the hilltop, And unelouded and bright is your view. Don't forget your old schoolmates, the juniors, Xllho sadly hid Farewell to you. And next year when we must leave high sehool, Our departure we hope will have heen Regretted as niueh by the hluniors. As we Juniors regret that of 'ro. G. lf to her share some female errors fall, Look on her faee. and you'll forget them all. ARAH NVALTERS. TVVI-ZNTY-SIX L.V F l M1111 Junior Department F f 'l HE CUXllC'l' 1010 f , Xi ,wifi I ix-Q .1 X gjfk Q ' . 4 if i S, S x ,. ,. oi , f i i ' ' 'il , ' ,. .- Q, X tt 'Kg ,QAL an t Ht X 'sp' Tw i I 5 I ,Jn 'Iii M H f X-ff ff X IUN IOR Cl XSS ox xxx x IIIIINNTON lrtstc tilt xi xxi tsl K f 1. - t . X ff ',,f ffl V tl iff' X ,X pl! f 4 2 'fly ' . I , f ff ff I i X Sli Tllliq .' i' .. R , J . Cinema ClliXlXlllIiRI..XIN, Secretary, XXL frlia L. XX' 'l'rez: trer. Motto: Our life is what our thoughts make it. Marcus .Xtirelitts, Colors: Purple and XX'hite. Flower: Cream Rose. XXf'ayne Geer. Jenna lfrazier. Koxanna jolmstoit. Jesse lXlereer. Clraee Chamberlain. James Vail .'XlltXVCI'11. CLASS ROLL. Grace Van .'X1llXX't'I'D. Clatule 'I'ing'ley. llarry Chielt. Nelle lirintoii. XX'alter XX'yrie. Fretl Martiti. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY The elass ot' 'lt entered lligh sehool as Freshmen in IENIT, with twenty-two.mam tpplts then but we mltcl not know it. md ls enrolled. Of course we were as green as -IUIIC 1 ' . We ll6C1llllC aeettstometl to the ways of the sehool we heeame free from that atljectixt L higher elasses laughed aml teerecl at tts. httt we hrire it in stletiee, :mtl with the eonsolt 1 that they themselves hail once lieen freslimen. XXfhen we eame hiteli the next year as Sopltomores. we hail lost tive of our tmttiit s XVe were now aeeustwmezl to the lligh school cluties aiicl felt at home. XX'e in tttrit loo tt upon the Freshies with clistlaiti. XX'e took an aetive part in the atlairs of the sehoo mt the year. with the exception of a few tips and clowns, passecl very pleasantly. Now hy cliiit of hard sttttlyiiig' auml perserveraiiee. we have ohtainecl the 1' title Juniors. XVe lost live more of ottr members this year, hut the rest expect to gramhttte X gether next year. XX'e hope to make the last year the hest. XX'e are mtteh wiser than wt xx hut we are eoiiriiiceml of how much there is yet to leitrti. and have settletl clown to ttmxt the eomplieateil iiet of lillOXX'lCllQ,'C with steamlier miiuls :tml stronger wills. TVVENTY-N lN E XX.X I X THE COMET W V 1910 The Rescue of Alexander t'Mamma. where's Alexander?' inquired Jolmnie, as he came in and flung himself down on the floor. l'm awfully lonesome playing by myself and I can't find him anywheref' still grumbled the lad, impatiently rolling over and tossing his cap into the air. I'm sure I don't know, replied his mother, glancing up from her sewing. I haven't seen him since dinner. Maybe he's over where the boys are mowing Tompkinls yard. Guess 1'll go overf' said Johnnie, jumping up and racing out of the door. i In a few minutes he arrived at Tompkins, but no Alexander was in sight. The boys said they had not seen him, and so Johnnie went away much disappointed. He had not given up his search, however. for he turned down the street toward the railroad which was only a block away. Arriving at the crossing he gazed eagerly up and down the track. No Alexander was in sight, but something else was which made Johnnie forget all about the object of his search. A double-header was putting slowly towards him pulling a long line of freight cars. Ile stepped to one side to let the train passg it took some minutes, for the train was a long one and moved very slowly. When the last car rumbled by, he saw standing on the platform at the back of the Caboose, a man who was holding-what do you think?-Alexander! He had the little fellow gripped tightly by the collar and to the horror-stricken Johnnie it looked as if he were choking him to death. All of Alexander's struggles were in vain, for what could he do against a big strong man? Just then a tall gentleman and a stout-looking lady came by, and seeing Johnnie's tearful countenance, ask what was the matter. That railroad man has gone and kidnapped Alexander and he's nearly choking him to death. See! and Johnnie pointed a begrimmed finger in the direction of the train. But Alas! the train had just rounded a curve a little way up the track, and Alexander and his captor were no longer visible. 'fGood Heavens! exclaimed the man. 'tWe must be off to the rescue. Who ever heard of a kidnapping in broad daylight, Here, Policeman V' he shouted to an officer across the street, MA man on that freight has kidnapped a child. Hurry! We can catch it! Johnnie was already off on the run, and the others, the fat lady in the rear, were tearing down the track after the train. At the next crossing several more people took up the chase, the fat lady having gasped out the trouble to them as she ran. By the time they reached the edge of town quite a procession was racing down the track, among which was a crippled man hobbling along as fast as he could on one crutchg an excited woman was trundling a baby-cab which bumped up and down on the ties and oc- casionally upset in her hurry to keep up with the crowdg several dogs were barking and running wildly about, as if wondering about the trouble. Foremost was the tall man with Johnnie bravely keeping pace with him. The policeman kept just behind them. Before they were a quarter of a mile out of town, the engineer, seeing the crowd, stopped the train. thinking that some accident must have occurred. NVhen the excited crowd came up to the caboose, most of them were nearly exhausted The policeman took Johnnie into the car with him to identify the kidnapper and child The anxious and expectant crowd could hardly wait for them to reappear in the doorway. The policeman soon came out on the platform, and to the surprise of all, was con- vulsed with laughter. The crowd laughed too. when Jolmnie appeared with a triumphant look on his face, holding a little white wooly dog in his arms, which seemed as much pleased as his rescuer. f'Next time you'll stay at home and play with me instead of running away to get kid- napped, won't you Alexander? said Johnnie, giving him a tight squeeze as he descended the car steps. G. L. V. '11. THIRTY I III Q NIIYT ' Sophomore Department lass TC he Sopho 0 ID E M, Craft 8 :J L. ,L rn x.. us S KC ? 2 : O H L' ce M 111' su L. U Si PP zxrdner y G 12 Oli E3 Durnell Rankin THE COINTET ' 1910 The Sophomore Class lXl1I.DREIl RALSTKJN, President. HEI.EN F. GARDNER, Secretary. FAUNT HEFLIN, Treasurer. lllottoz 'lNot at the Top. but Climbing. Colors: Orange and Black. Flower: Cream Rose. Mildred Ralston. Mabel Rankin. Ghlee NValters. iierl'--rt Dixrncll. Dorothy Craft. CLASS ROLL HISTORY Verne Price. Ferne Hippie. Helen- Gardner. itladelene Craft. Vllcndell Tingley Listen, 1ny reader, and you shall hear Of those who are now in their Sophomore year. Vliwas the sixth of September in Nineteen Eight 'l hat they entered lligh School to learn their fate. 'l hey bade good-by to their mothers dear, And wended their way with many a fear To the old High School, thzough alley and street, VVith sinking hearts, yet eager feet. 'l hey climbed the steps of th: old South School Resolved each one not to be a fool. 'l hey were badly startled, as they went in, By many a nudge, and wink, and grin. 'Iwas nine by the schoolhouse clock on the wall XYhen to work the bell summoned one and all. 'l hey hegan their work with a stubborn will Determined to climb to the top of the hill. lhey obeyed and respected their teachers dear From whom each day they were accustomed to hear Praises concerning their tasks great and small, Until they began to think they knew it all. 'l heir lessons each day they carefully learned, -And then to the recitations joyfully turned. llleanwhile in the other affairs of the school 'lhey proved to be an important tool. ln speaking, and music, and in football NrVhy they were excelled by none at all. And thus at the end of their Freshman year To all their schoolmates they had become very dear. Vllwas September seventh in Nineteen Nine VVhen they once more began to shine. And although some from their class had dropped The remainder never faltered nor stopped. But on they pushed through thick and thin Looking forward to the reward they should win. Each task they performed with a willing hand And some of the members took part in the bind. What they couldn't do in speaking and spelling Isn't at all worth the time for telling So they have gone through the first two years VVith many smiles and net Withort 'f' ' Determined are they to advance anfl not stop Until they have really climbed to the top. ..l. R 13. T F IRTY-TH REE 'lllli COMET 1910 SOPHOMORE PROPHECY The first on my list is Helen by name, VVe are all sure of her theatrical fame. Fauiu is the next. and a great man he'll be. He may be a lawyer or a noted M. D. Dorothy's future is quite hard to see, But I aiu quite sure it will end matr1mony. 'Then there is Fern, she's so queer, we all know, And l think she will be an old maid. just so. so. lllildred, so wise, no doubt will be A teacher of Latin in the grand U. of C. VXf'endell is champion of his class, To the ofliee of president he may some day pass. Madelene decisive. a suffragette will be, And spread this good cause on both land and sea. Mable by music will have great renown, 'I he great pianist she'll be of our town. Verne, so strong, an athlete will be. Perhaps a great boxer or baseball referee. llcrhert we know as a happysgoelucky fellow, His future will be softening shoes with talloxv. And se we'll all Gnd, be it great or small. Some good trade to do well. or not at all. F. Z. ll. '12. LINCOLN'S GE FTYSBURG SPEECH CRIEVISEDJ lfourscore and seven years ago our great grandfathers brought forth upon this plot of ground a new schoolhouse made of brick and dedicated to the hoodlums of the town. Xow we, the pupils and citizens are engaged in a great conflict testing whether that 'school building or any building so constructed and so dedicated can endure forever. WK' are niet at the ballot box of that contlict. We hope to dedicate a' portion of some held for a resting place tor a new schoolhouse for the children of those who here gave their vote that education might live. lt is altogether tilting and proper that we should do this. But in a larger sense we cannot now dedicate, we cannot now hallow this ground for We have no schoolhouse. VVe as brave men, have struggled here, have tried to have our aims fulfilled. The world will little note or remember what we do or say here but it ought never to forget what we need here. lt is for us-the living-rather to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us, that when we lie among the honored dead others may take up that cause for which we gave the last full measure of devotion: and here we highly resolve we will 11ot have worked in vain. That these school pupils under proper guidance shall have a schoolhouse, of the pupils, by the pupils, for the pupils. that shall not perish from the earth. H. F. G. '1tZ. A teacher in a New England school had found great didiculty in training her pupils to pronounce hnal g. One day when a small boy was reading he came to a sentence that he pronounced as follows: 'AVVhat a good time I am havin' ln THIRTY-FOU R reshman Department 'I 13 U 's-. .Q 4 v f-4 ci L. Q QL H- P1 o C .4 .y 'H v-1 F m V11 T 9 Z A al 'U 5 IA I LU 5 f an m 'T V 2 5 4 gf ff: if f 5 3 Q Z C 1J f-1 T +-1 O f-1 4.1 14.4 5 va-4 P f C 2. Q, 13 fl! .E 'rf -1, P ,f r. r-1 J Q-: ZZ L GJ 4-9 w 9. r' Z, w II A gc. TJ U M, , 3 af : Q. P 1 Q-4 L cf C7 .., VT +2 35 C cv ,- ,- 5 F2 Motto: Launched but Tlrl E COMET 1910 jg QW I T A 4 - X dir , r. ,vi X J. VVARIJ NELSON, RTARGARET CLARK, . CLARINUA WYNE, lj! ffl lll . M F, President. Secretary. Treasurer. not anchored. Flower: English Violet. Color: Royal Purple. CLASS ROLL Kenneth Gilson. Dorothy VVcbster. Clarinda Wyne. J. Vlfard Nelson. Jessie Carrithers. Gladys Craig. John Leighty. Arali Walters. Paul Kirkbride. Mildred Heflin. Verna Mendenhall. Tom Fair. Bijou Ralston. Wlayne Gilson. Margaret Clark. Frank Miles. FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY VVhen we entered school in nineteen nine, Our teachers thought that we were hne. Our minds, alert with bright inflation, Lenore Bader. Marcus Craft. Ralph Mercer. Jessie Fowler. Leona Haney. Nellie Kirkbride Loyal Tingley. Dean Geer. Guy Kirkbride. Were all agog for information fAnd other thingslj Some mental powers rested plainly On seientihe matters, mainly. VVe thought of this and that sublimely, And other matters, sound and timely. CHow iinprovingll I'm quite unnerved with consternation, And scarce can write for agitation. For though so brilliant, as you've seen, NVe all were very, very green! tAs freshmen are.j At our greenness the Sophomores often laughed, And our much honored elders, the Seniors, too, ehaffed. The sensible Juniors payed us no heed, And to them we're very thankful indeed. fYea, Verilylj But soon we ceased to show surprise At the brilhaney of our elders, wiseg '1hey. noticing this. began to say, Let the Freshies alone. they'll learn our way! fl-Xnd we didlj THIRTY-SEVEN D. F. W. '13, W THE COMET iii W i 1910 FRESHMEN FROLICS in the REALM of RHYME tVVith apologies to everybodyl. Our class of 1910 is bright, Because we study every night, Until our ma blows out the light, Which she says is only right. The class we haye in 1910 Beats any they'll have in Vermont again, The new Freshies with downcast faces, Will weep for they cannot take our places. We get our lessons one by one, And never leave them till they're done. Our record in Latin cannot be beat, And our English work they cannot meet. VVe have two women teachers, lfVe also have a man, The women teachers do good work, And the man does the best he can? :lf .fMr. Cockrell considers the above a high tribute to his sincerityl. We entered high school in 1910, To try our foolish ways to mend. We're not as-bright as some youlve seen Nor are we half so shy or green. W'e study hard while we're at school, And don't lie round or act the fool. In Algebra we sometimes Hunk But Mr. Cockrell's got the spunk, And so we have to work, by hunk. Paul and Kenneth get low marks, But that's because they think they're sharks. When I-lud , the dunce. can't get a graph, I-le gets some help of Marcus Craft. Our Latin lessons we get real well, For we think so much of dear Miss Bell. We only have four studies, But they're hard enough to get, And all our noble Freshmen Have mastered them, you bet. We go to school to study. We do not go to play. 'We are making ourselves ready For that college day. We have a good old Freshman class, That is vcry hard to beat. No others should compete with us, That hate to face defeat. I never had a better time, In all .my life, I betg That since I've entered high school, And I have three years here yet. T. F. '13. To get our English we never fail, Because we want to please Miss Hale. The girls of the Freshman Class Think each and every one will pass, But the boys say nay, it doesn't pay, You had better wait till the judgment day. The Sophs and Juniors think they're smart, But the good old Seniors take our part. If we don't die and go to heaven, We'll be Sophs in 1911. If we keep by the side of the same machine, We'll graduate in the year '13, R. M. 313. THE ANCIENT MARINER fWizh Variations by TOM FJ It is an old, old school house, And teachers we have three. The women teachers are very quiet, But the man-sometimes, not he. The school house doors are opened wide For the kids to enter in. They are very good and quiet, For to Sunday school theylve been. He holds him with his larffe left hand, In his right is a one by three. The boy is yelling very loud, So the professor sets him free. He holds them with his glittering eye, The boys sit very still, They were wild, but are. now tamed downg The professor hath their will. The professor sat upon his throne, We could not choose but hear. While thus spoke on that nice young man, The bright eyed school teacher. Children, children everywhere. And all of them can think, But now there's studies everywhere, That make them stop and blink. CAt this point the would-be Coleridge was instructed to get busy on his Alge- bra.j THIRTY-EIGHT .. S 5ome Freshman Examples of' H79 'E TERNAL OUESTYON THE COMET f W i M i iv 772192 TRYING TO KEEP A SECRET Try as I may, I can think of a no more tantalizing thing than that of keeping, or trying to keep, a secret. One of the most characteristic traits of the whole human race is that of not being able to keep a secret. When a person tells me an interesting 'Isomething and I vow to him never to tell it, I find myself possessed with a million little demons which haunt me until I disclose it to my dearest friend. Of course she promises me faithfully not to breathe a word that I tell her, but nevertheless, the secret always returns to me 'iafter many days, very crooked, and much the worse for wear. Did you ever go walking on a moonlight night, when the very air seemed to breathe secrets? If so, you have found that, without fail, you disclosed some of your dearest thoughts to the person with whom you were walking, whether you had known that person all your life, or had been acquainted with him but twenty-four hours. I have often returned home after one of these strolls, and after remaining in the house to let the moonlight seeth out of my soul. .I have fallen into a blind ht of anger at my own silliness. After careful study of the curious trait which thus invades all civilized races of man- kind, I have come to the conclusion that some secret potion which Mother Nature has placed in the atmosphere, and whose power is mostly felt by man when the moon shines, is that which prompts man to disclose his most secret thoughts wholly against his will. VVhat else could this mysterious something be? D. F. W. '13. DIXIE 'AHO Hum! yawned Mose Johnson, opening his mouth very wide and displaying his white teeth, It am nigh onto half past foah o'clock. Hum! Gee, I'd better get up and ramble. Old Marse Baker wants that cotton field groun' plowed up purty quick if not quickerfl Mose arose, and was soon in the kitchen whittling shavings to start a Fire. When the flames were rolling up the broad chimney of the fire place he went to call his wife Belinda. Oh! B'lindy, git up and start breakfast. I want to feed and harness dem mules afore l eat. Come now. Ile went to the barn to tend to the stock and harness the mules. Mose was a slave and had for the past live years been owned by Mr. James Baker, or Colonel Baker as he was generally called. Colonel Baker, who had served in the Mexican war, was a very hrm but good hearted man, and as long as his negroes behaved themselves and worked a little they were permitted many privileges. , f'Now I wondah what made Marse Baker flare up so when dat gentlemanfs from de North was sayin' dat Lincoln was de man fo President. VVhen anyone talks agin' jeff Davis he jest gets as mad as a bear with a sore head, muttered Mose to himself. VVhoa! Dick, git ovah, an see dat you keep your feet on the grown' when you do it, he said to a large mule. . W'hy good morning. Mosefi said a hearty voice from behind. i'You are up a little early. arcn't you? l'Good mawin. Marse Baker, said Mose. No, I ain't up so scandalous early. You see, I just wanted to harness up the mules befoah breakfast. Come to think about it youlre up purty early too. I did not sleep well last night, Mosef' said the Colonel, his bright face suddenly looking troubled. 'AI smell trouble in the air. I hear that the Carolinas have resolved to secede from the Union. Think of that. This great and glorious nation splitting up. The good old United States no longer, and saddest of all, the south or dear old 'Dixie' being FORTY Ill Ii COMET 1910 the cause of it all. Mose. it is terrible. and I pray to God our heavenly Father, to watcl' over Kentucky and let it be for neither side. It looks like Kentucky now will divide up ant' one part shall be for the north and one for the south. Supposin' that them officer fellahs would draft you or the boys and make you tight? You got kinfolks in the north and south too, said Mose. 'AI do not know what would happen, Mosef' said the Colonel. But lets let this subject drop. In about a quarter of an hour Mose had the chores all done. He went to eat break- fast. X'Vhen just outside the door he paused and sniffed the air. 6'XVow, he exclaimed, Blindys' cookin' eggs and bacon, and smell dat coffee. I won't do a thing to that break- fast. He atef his breakfast and started towards the barn again, XVhen passing a small cabin on the way thererhe heard a banjo playing and a voice singing Dixie Land. I'll bet a Coon skin dat Rastis Brown ain't gwin'e to work to-day. He will if I know myself though. He went inside the cabin and came upon a young negro who was playing the banjo. Here Rastusfl he said, ain't yo! goin to work to-day? No, Hose, said Rastus, I'1n awful sick, suspec's I's goin to die. 4. VVell, I'll tell de Colonel to have the doctah give you some castor oil, said Hose. Oli, Mose, don't do dat, pleaded Rastus. 'AI feel lots better since you came in. I know yo' was playin' possum, you triflen idiot, said Mose angrily. Mose took Rastns with him to the cotton field and soon had him plowing. About a month later Mose was mending harness in the workshop when Colonel Baker CZITIIC lll. Mose,i' said he, war has begun. Fort Sumter has been fired on. I shall have nothing to do with this war. Come with me to town and I will make out papers freeing my sixty slavcsfl i . But I don't want to leave healif' said Nose. HI tell you what you do. You make out the papers and l'll stay heah and work for my board and clothes jist like I always did. Mose, said the Colonel. you are a true friend. I shall see that you get good wages for your work. Has I said anything bout wages yet P' asked Mose. By the way, has Marse Tom and Frank decided what they was goin' to do ? Tom went away last night, said the Colonel. He wentfaway with the intention of joining the Confederate army. Frank has not decided what to do. He seems worked up over Tom. Between you and nie, I think that he will join the Union army. Mose went to town with the Colonel, and the papers were made out. Wliile in town they inet Frank. He called the Colonel to one side and said, Father, I have decided to join the Union army. Message for Colonel Baker, said a boy, running up to the Colonel. NVith nervous lingers the Colonel tore open the yellow envelope. Boonville, Kentucky, Col. Baker: Your son 'liom was kicked by a cavalry horse and killed. Come at once. Gen. Beauregard. f'It was for the best, said the Colonel, tearfully. Go, Frank, and join the Union army. I would rather Tom be dead a thousand times than to have him be a traitor to old Glory. the Hag our fathers paid for in blood. Go, my boy. and may God be with you. J. L. '13. FORTY-ON E 'F-3 GJ -v-I U O 5-I ter i i Ili I 52 15 5 u : 2 V. s: : O S as YE M .2 41 Q A nc 's M U an 1. 2 T1 D f 5 3. SQ n. 5 'C CI rm f P1 2? U -I A cn r: Cockrell v. wyne y X Tingle L. J. Y:1r1Autwer'p ll irche XY Foster . XVyne IC ngley C. Ti CEI' G Tl Ili COMET 1910 Tl1eILLINI I ITERARY SOCIETY ii-1- l3VEliMON'I' VVvNE, President. Mitmu-:n R.x1.sioN, Secretary and Treasurer. 'SS 11 i I Z COMM TTEES fe. N T: 1, 7 i Program: X i W V X ll Wayne Geer. Helen Gardner. Dorothy VVebster. . 5 Za 279 -If . Q7 1 ,yiiyy fm A 1 N.lW -- : Qrr ', 1 ,Qi vgf!l.L-17 -z !f H 5.-Ji' qjwi f Executive : Membership: Evermont VVyne. Barton NVitchell. Mildred Ralston. Nelle Brinton. Barton VVitchell. Margaret Clark. HISTORY OF THE ILLlNl LITER RRY SOCIETY On Sept. 29th, 1909, several students of the High school who were interested in litera1'y work organized the lllini Literary Society. Evermont VVyne, '10, was elected president and Mildred Ralston, '12, secretary. Program and hlembership committees were appointed. A constitution and by-laws were drawn up and adopted. During most of the year prcgrams were given at the school every other Friday after- noon. 'lhese were well planned and very enjoyable. Among the members were many musi- cians and this phase was given considerable attention. The need of a piano to replace the old organ had been felt for years but now became particularly pressing. After some time the society determined to take the responsib'l'ty of purchasing a good instrument for the use of the High school. Acting upon this plan the Aeolian Quartette of Macomb was secured for a concert. This was given Jan. 11. 1910. and was a decided success. The net proceeds were comparatively small but sufficient to give the Society encouragement to proceed further. Soon afterward arrangements were made with Mr. F. P. Little of Galesburg to buy a piano on the installment plan. In order to raise the balance of the first payment plans were made to give a play. Tickets were sold a month in advance and the piano, a tine new Knight 8: lirinkerhoff, was bought and installed. The play, entitled A Little Savage was given March 14th in the opera house. llranritically it was an entire success and made a tremendous hit with the public. Financially it even exceeded the fondest hopes. The in- debtedness was completelv wiped out and a little money left in the treasury. VVith the added facilities for musical entertainment the Society made wonderful ad- vances. The meetings were enthusiastic and a credit to the young organization. But in order to get the Society on a good working basis it seemed imperative that the meetings be held at a time when only those directly interested need attend. ln order to bring about this result the building was wired for electric lights, and the expenses assumed by the Society April :sont the pupils of Miss Elizabeth Larash of Rnshville. gave a Musical Evening in the High school assembly room under the auspices of the Illini, This was also very successful. ln spite of its youth the Society has become an important element of the school and has had a wonderful in'l'ience in arousing and developing school spirit and loyalty. Every- thing looks bright for the future of lllini and it is expected to accomplish great things in time to come. The censure of those that are opposed to us, is the nicest commendation that can bi- given us. -St. Evremond. The Cxpectations of life depend upon diligence: and the mechanic that would perfect his work, must first sharpen his tools. --Confucius. FORTY-TH REE l Mercer. J CY, Ge Martin, Ellison, C. Ellison, E. la-fliu - .I Gilsou Ii . Mercer, G. Tllli COMET 1 Q 11 THB mf ,Q1 'TQ .Het 1 QTE 1 T QM-ml 1910 ll It C'-11-Q, T 'GPO itll Uf 5 T .35 Ev Q D0.xx1-3 Elllli, LCilllt'1'. J l3,x11'1'ox NY111'H13L1., Prcsiclt-11t. lf.1'1iRx1oN'1' NYYN1-3. SCL'l't'f2l!'f'. 69? ' X INSTRUMENTATKON Cgmets: linritolle: Altos: ll3.l'TU11 V1'i11111-H. Clare 3-lC1'CC1'. l2YCl'IIlt7lll XYy11'3. james Xlyllll .X11twe:'p. TCHOYZ lforrcst l'.l'Ct'lll1lH. C1111 Alt-rccr. W111'11c G1-er. Clz11'i11ctS: IVISVZ lJf1:'11t' lirlic. XVz1l11-1' XYy11c. H'STORY -,. 1 X liu1111ctl1 Gilson. XYLILVIIC GITSKJII. l2'El1Ilk ' I'.lhs1'111. Carl Ifllis1111. Tl-2G!1llJUHCZ Jesse- llc-rccr. Fred Mi' 11111. Tenor lj1'l1ITlf 1'lf!11Ilt H1'fh11. Imsf Ilrumil X L'1'llL' P111 1: ' 11- ' 11111-11t5 of 1110 Y1-1-1111 111 l'liffrl1 sthcml 111ct 111 C. Xl. BlL'l't'k'l'.S print In .XIlIll. l,Iml, tm yt 1 , ing ofhcc Zlllkl r1rg'z111iz1-cl the V. H. S. li 11rl. 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'I hc Bflllll h'1s lJl2lj't'fl im' llfilfllfllllj' z1ll thu c11tc1't:11111111 1 S QIYCII 111 thc Opera House Zlllll thc sthocnl. :111cl IS gett111g' Ill uxccllc-111 0011111111111 FORTY-FI UIC THE Andrew f 9'-2 Crude flzabefxjr Z Tdachers 12 Wfzcroj 74-8 ji 'C Yf Woo 1,9 .fy A vw Q , qf. 4- VV V 1 'HIE COBIIET 1910 The Football Team Mercer. XY:1lters. G. Kirkhricle. Rzikestrzlw. Fair Wvitchell. Price Martin, Nelson. J, Mercer. Foster. XY. Kirkhride. I Clare Foster. Captain. LINE,UP jesse Mercer, Manager. Left Eml-W'ill Kirkbride. Right Iiurl-Gilbert Rakestraw. Left Tziekle-Veriic Price. Right 'lzlckle-Ralph Mercer. Left Gugml-Fred A1111-tin, Right Guard-+XVz1rd Nelsmif Centre-Guy Klrkbrirle. Quarterback-Bartoii VViteheIl. J Left Halfbzlck-Glilee XfVz1lters. 'Y ' Right Halfbzlek--Clare Foster. 4- lfullhzick-Iesse Mercer. Substitute-Toni Fair. 1 FORTY-SEVEN 'lllli COMET wir Win f i in 1912 A The Basketball Team Craft, Johnston, Brinton, Chamberlain, Page, YVyne. Roxanna Johnston, Captain. Helen Gardner, Manager. Line-up: l'orwarcls-Roxauna Johnston, Belva Page. Centers-Maclelene Craft, Clarincla Wylie. Guards-Grace Chamberlain, Nelle Brinton. ln answer to the question XVhat is the skeleton? given in an examination. a pupil wrote, A skeleton is a man with his insides out and his outsides offf' Whoever is afraid of submitting any question, civil or righteous, to the test of free discussion. is more in love with his own opinion than with truthfl-Bishop VVatson. FORTY-EIGHT 'Hill COMET 1910 The Baseball Team H111-fy Chick' Cupmiu, lfverinont VYyne, Manager. LINE-UP Catcher-NVayne Geer, Dean Geer. Pitcher-llarry Chick. Barton lYitehell. First llase-Dean Geer, Clare Foster. Second llase-llerhert Durnell. Short Stop-Ralph Mercer. 'lhird liase-Barton XVitehell, Harry Chick. Left Field-Guy Kirkbride. Center lfield-liverinont VVyne. Ripglit lfield-Gilbert Rakestraw. Substitutes-Tom Fair, Jesse Mercer, Ghlee VValters. If you don't believe that the Freshman Class goes to extremes, just compare the Silk wf NVard Nelson with that of Kenneth Gilson. lf you still think they are exceptions, take 1 look at Leona Haney and Mildred Hellin. Stones for Classes:- Freslnnan- lfnierald. J Sophoinorcflilarney Stone. Junior-Grind Stone. Senior,--'lioinb Stone. My instructor in English told me not to say 'hair llo'.i s that? He said it was a lJZll'llCI'lSITl.nfldZlI'Y2ll'Ql Lanipoon. FO RTY-N I N 12 cut ! .1 i, v, he a ' 1 i - wmv V zl i 'LQ ,Cf-WMI 'l H12 CUMIIT 1910 ouR WORTHY JANrroRs. Hon. Daniel Myers. 'I-lon. Chas. Kirkbriclep. mp TI-IE GROUND HOG GANG The Ground Hog' Gang originated in WOT, The founders of the Gang were Big VVhis, Big Short, Jakey, and t'Still Bill. The name Ground Hog came as a result of very unique circumstances. The said founders were one day playing hookeyf' or in plain English, staying out of school. Out by the Dump of the C., B. ii Q. R. R. Co., the main guys one day scared up a Ground Hog. lt wasn't the 2nd of February either. Said Ground Hog was immediately assassinated. After this eventful day two more members were initiated into the mysteries of the Gang, namely Hiram'l and Toughy. As secret societies were un- lawful in High schools the members made no attempt to conceal the fact that the Gang existed. Fate seems to have been with the Gang and it has prospered beyond. all expectations. Many have made application for membership but none have been deemed capable and deserv- ing of membership in this worthy order. According to the books of the Secretary the offic- ers of the Honorable Gang are as follows: Big Short-President. Big' W'his-Vice president. Jakey-Treasurer, Toughy-Secretary. Still Bill-Chief Counsel. Hi1'a111-Chief Sentinel. Selah. FIFTY D!H.LO3'l3 'SLHSVI ?:llD3'!3 HSBC! 33 :HO O:l.LV'ld 'ST739 'TWG D! 'WH 'E 32 2 o 39 D E 1' o 2 Ib F' Ze- R3 Ja D Ib -4 C cn 'U I -4 92 C5 3:- in F1 U3 U7 Z SVS X VW al Tb :b F3 P' 3: 1- m PU 1 r- 500 V953 381.3 Hd 's +f-- -+-.--.r-v-f-v-- THE COMET 1910 OUR NEW CENTRAL SCHOOL BUILDING In the edition of our first annual. we are very glad indeed to give space for a picture and description of our new central school building. The need of a good, well-equipped building, centrally located has been the defect of this community for a great many years. As a result of the worthy efforts of several public-spirited citizens the proposition was put to a vote in the spring of 1908 and carried by an overwhelming majority. The legal proceedings were quickly accomplished and a reliable hrm of architects called upon to put the requirements of the town in the form of definite plans. Work was begun during the summer and now we have one of the best arranged and comfortable schools in the county, completed at a cost of 350,000 The above photograph gives a comprehensive idea of the appearance of this beautiful structure which is such a credit to our progressive and cultureeloving community. The basement is occupied by the heating plant, toilet rooms, lunch rooms for rural students, and a large, well equipped gymnasium with locker rooms for the athletic teams. The First or main floor is occupied by the grades. There are six rooms and an office for the super- intendent. Only tive are needed at present but the Board thought it a good plan to provide for future needs. The grade rooms are large, well lighted, and equipped with modern. comfortable, single desks. A large, open fire-place in each room gives a home-like ap- pearance that adds wonderfully to the pleasure of school work. The second floor is devoted to the high school. The assembly room has one hundred study desks installed, with an ultimate capacity of half as many more. The Board is con- lident that the added facilities will attract a great many more students to the High school. 'I he increased population which will come as a result of the late modern tendencies must also be provided for. In the front of the room is a miniature stage convenient for the en- couragement of the dramatic and literary activities which are becoming such an important part of modern education. On this Floor also are the library and four recitation rooms. The third lloor is taken up by the laboratories. Physics, Chemistry, and the Biological Sciences are provided with separate rooms. Considerable new apparatus has been added giving modern opportunities for hrst-hand study of these very important subjects. The two other rooms will soon be fitted up for manual training and printing. Wlien the equip- ment for the latter is installed the High school will be able to publish periodicals which are so benelicial in raising the standards of a school, as well as to save most of the cost of the regular school printing. The grounds surrounding the building are being graded and fields for football. base- ball, tennis and track sports will soon be laid out. Altogether, we now have one of the best and ................................................... The Editor regrets to say that his pipe has just gone out and that it was all a dream. The smoke visions will be pubhshed, however, as being representative of what should have been done, and which may be done when Vermont wakes up to the fact that the school is one of the greatest and most necessary institutions that the country has for the maintenance of liberty, the pro- motion of civilization and the unfolding of God's great truths. meant and intended for the beneht of all mankind. FIFTY-TXVO IHE COMET 1910 ' Department Of Entertainments ' f f rx XX E, LL f O Cx 0, W H ,X O 9 0 Egg! O Q , l Y O I 'f I 0 0 W, 0 o X--11 O0 Q OQ 0 O O O Q0 -in o O ood 0 O 'O x O JI . LN 0 ex 0 we 7 6 ff ,fm If lil , -af . I llli COMET 1910 The Corn Show PLAYS THE GIRL FROM PORTO RICO Given in the Tent. YVeLlneSclay evening, Oct. 20, 1909. Cast of Characters. jack Jenkins, a lover hold ....,.........A ..... .... P , R. Xxylllllilffll Robinson Dodd. rather tinlid .. ,.,.. Earton NVitcl1ell Ahraliain Illite, Dina's father... ..4... Everinont NVyne McGinty, nianservant ....... ...... ,,.. I 2 nnes Van Antwerp Jabez Vacant, a real estate dealer .. .......... Dean Geer Dina Mite, a regular spit-tire Violet Waters. Dina's peaeemaker . . . . . . . .Ruth Deobler tMahel liartholemew I Nelle Brinton Sarah. niaidserrant ,..,...... .,,...... . Grace Van Antwerp Repeated Saturday evening, Oct. 223. Repeated at Good Hope, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 213 and P. R. xx'lll'll2-lftll, coach. GOOD OLD SUMMER TIME Given in the Tent, 'lhnrsday evening, Oct. 221, 1909. Cast of Characters. Adolplnls Soitliead. a niollycoddlc ...,..,...,,....... .... X V. K. McCormick Parson Prettygood. a mcenister .. joshua Husky, a farmer lllrs, Husky, his wife ......, liupliony Vaseline Tnlmha. Dolpl1y's own Belindy, Ioslrs darter ...,... Given in the Tent. Friday Silas Wfeathcrby, a farmer Donald XVCZ1fllC1'lDj', his son joel Wfeatlierhy, the t'kid . OAK FARM evening, Oct. 722, 1909. Cast of Characters. . . .Evermont VVyne . . .P. R. VVilniartl1 . . . .Grace Lybarger . . . .Mabel Kirkhride .. . .Nelle Erinton ... . .Ed Rankin . , . . . .Carl Craft . . .Barton XVitel1ell johnatlian Prune, a nioneylendcr ....... ...................,. P . R. VVil1nartl1 D' I Cyntliizfs lovers .. .... Vlfillis McCormick, Iiverniont VVyne Vlfellington Troy, a windjannner ..... ................... VN Iillis McCormick Mrs. XVeatlierlJy, Sila's wife ....,.. ..... G race Lybarger Helen Vtfeatlierlny, Silzfs niece .. ,... Mertina Iiirkbride Cynthia XVarner, a village gossip .. ....... Nelle Brinton Sally Smart, an orphan ......... ..., ll 'label Rankin P, R. 'Wilinartlr coach. FIFTY-FOUR Til UN If C .HCT 15110 LITTLE SAVAGE A MILITARY COMEDY IN THREE ACTS By ELEANOR MAUDE CRANE T3reseniecl by ffzc ILLINI LITERARY SCCIETY IN THE OPERA HOUSE, mo1vDAY EVENING, MARCH 14, 1910 l.1vul. I.z1wl4m. fIL'IlI'g.L'I2l, I4'!I'tI Cm-il, Lzuly Aguvs, Alzly, Nami. lmnzuhl. .lnlm XYuml1'L1I'I', l'rm1'l1, Ilullx 4'hm'ul1ill, CIIIIl'1lL'ICl'5. fillif. Ilrmzllcl Churchill. fmfiicw' in ummluzllmrl .. ...... IEXUYIIIUIII TYXIIL Klzxy fhurclmill. thu CIlIJI2lIII.S wifu ,.....,........, ...,, I Q11x.11111:1 -JUIIIISIUI' Licut. .Xrllmr I.:lwto11, the Cll1JIElIlI'S Iwotlmcl'-i11-Izlxx' ..,....... Un-1111 flu-1' liwwglxx SIM-n'wuu:l. am hcirwf ,....,.,.,......,....... .. .. ,l7m'u1l1y XXI-Imcx' l.u1'4I K1-cil S1:u11111m SOL1fI1L'l'ILllIII, 1111 ICIIQIISII 111vlmIc1111:1 ...IIIIYIHII XVitchcIl Lzuly ,Xgucs Smlllwrlzlmurl. Cvcilk lmnwllu-1', IIL'lll'Q'IIl.S :1um,.. .,., XI-IIQ Iirimlm jwlm XYuurlx'11ff, :1 XXX-wt l'uint Czuh-1 ....,...... .... ..... L T Izlrc lfostur Ruth k'l1u1'cI1ilI. thc CZIIXIZIIIIIN sislvr. .X Litllc Szxvzlgc .wlluh-11 Clzlrnluuz' 'lkilllv--Tlw prcscnt. l.m':1ii15'-I'-u'r1'csF AIUIIYOC. SCCHCYCIIDIIIIII C'l1m'nI1ill's study. I . M. CUCIUCII. um2lL'I1. l IF'l'Y-I IY IC 'I IIE COMET 1910 PRAIRIE CENTER A Comedy-Drama in three acts by P. R. VVilniarth. Presented by the Vermont Dramatic Company in the New Opera House, VVednesday evening, Dec. 722. 1909. Prologue Cast. Jack Jerome, an actor .............................,. ......... P . R. VVilmarth Mrs, Jerome, his wife, an actress ...... ....... . ..Nliss Cassaline Jenkins Viola de Violette, a would-be actress ............. .... B Iiss Helen Gardner The Play. James Sharpleigh, a smooth one ........,....... ..,... I 7. M. Cockrell Hi Henfriend, from the country .... XV. K. McCormick Florine, an outcast ........,..... .... IX fIiss Ruth Doebler Dr. Ketchum, bugologist ........... ............. .......... I 2 vermont VVyne Hanner Ann Barnes, a power in the community ........... Miss Cassaline Jenkins .Xbrum Barnes, a lettle slow ......,..................,...... . ............ P. R. Vifilmarth Repeated in the Opera House, Suminum, Ill., Saturday evening, Jan. 15, 1910. Repeated in the Opera House, Industry. Ill.. Saturday evening, Jan. 252, 1910. P. R. VVilinarth, coach. FARCES Band Concert and Comedy Iintertainment, Given by the in the Opera House, Friday evening, Ifeb. 11, 1910. PRIVATE BOARDING Mrs. Steakpounder, the cook .........,................ Hrs. Boardeni, the landlady Nr. Takein, a victim ....... lXIr. Buzzem, victim No. T2 . Mrs. Tramp, a bum ...... C Street Vender ..... RIVAL BARBER SHOPS Jonas Swindlcm, a sharper ........................ I ........ ' Jasper Cluke 2 ff -, -, 1 A5 Simon Flukc Ionsorial artists ' Q! Goosegreen. a farmer ............. . , Z Carl Zuggenheimer, dutch traveler . Johanna McFadden, of Irish descent 5 Policeman Clubeni . ,................. . .ji 2 I . M. Cockrell, coach. Vermont High school band ...Fred Martin . ......Dean Geer . . . . . . .VValter VVyne .,...........Vern Price . . . .James Van Antwerp .........VVayne Gilson . . . . .VVayne Gecr x Hrarrv Chick I Clare Foster . . .. .Gilbert Rakestraw VValter Martin ...James Van Antwerp ... . . . . .. .Faunt Hetlin THE AEOLIAN QUARTETTE Of Macomb Concert and lfntertainment given in the New Opera House Friday evening, Jan. 7, 1910 under the auspices of the , ILLINI LITERARY SOCIETY FIFTY-SIX Tllli COMET 1910 THE SPELLING CONTEST Given in the lligh school assembly room, Ifriday evening. April 722. 19111. lfirst contest. Open to anybody living in Vermont. ' ! i if 7. f Chuck: CnAm:iaRL.x1N. '11, CLEO Ilufrix, T111 Grade-. VVimier of the First Pfizc, Winner of the Second Prize, A Gold Meclal. :X Silver MCQIIII. Seeontl Contest: For Class Championship. Contestants: Gilbert Rakestraw. '103 Grace Chainherlain, 'llg Fern I-Iipple. 'ltig Arah XValters, '13. VVon by the Juniors represented by Grace Chamberlain. MUSICAL EVENING Given by the pupils of Miss Elizabeth Larash in the QXSSCIHIJIX Room of the High school Saturday evening, April 30, ltllll, under the auspices of the Illini Literary Society. PUPI LS Ruslirille Class: Miss Anna Carey. Mr. John Lawler. Miss Flora XXX-inberg. Miss Nell Knapp. Miss Esther Larash. Mr. Carl Carrick. Vern Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss mont Class: Roxanna Johnston. lileanor NVyne. Marlelene Craft. Verna Mendenhall. llelen Ralston. ' HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS Miss llelen Garclncr, soprano. Miss Nclle Brinton, alto. Mr. XYayne Gcer, tenor. Mr. liverinont XVyne, bass. FIliTYfSICYliN Miss Mahel Rankin. pianist 'Illli COM lil Y 1910 LL3 cAL1-2 DAR-i D. F. W. '13 EDITOR Sept. 6.-School opens. New wall paper and paint. Everything in good condition. Freshmen ar- rive in large numbe1's. Someone tells Kenneth that the primary department is on the Erst tloor If ' 5 '9 Cum oowvf . - - , . . .x ery-- 5 body interested in the new Supt. X oN DE FUR Sept. 11.-Nothing doing. VVill there ever be , A KIJWR another week as long as this? 'IM Sept. 13.-wlfirst meeting of the football squad. 4 y,,,,,. 1 Clare Foster elected captain. Jesse Mercer elected ffffgg ,, I fl, manager. liiif. P 7' A- Ai 'Q K QE, 2 'ao .gr . .- eo 'oi t .1 1 fix ,n. ' I Lv ,QL l V . I an 2 Q I J M' V 4 1 SEPT, 5 4 Sept. l-L-Miss Hale arrives. Asks Mr. Cockrell Z! whether he is a junior or senior. 7 Q X fy -TIIZL f5?:, 2 2 ' i t -Z 25-viii? 5QL , 1 X- 4 Q -I , If S f 1 Q ' ' ft? bf- aft' Sepi. 13. 5,1 ' in' Sept. IT.-School dismissed for day on account ol Grange Fair. All feel need of a holiday. Sept. 21.-Chick leaves school sick QFD. Sept. 24.-Ruth Deobler elected librarian. Gil- bert just escapes the job. Sept. 28.-School dismissed on account of 'freeze-outfl Sept. 729.--Literary Society organizes with Ever- mont lVyne president and Mildred Ralston secre- tary. New steam heating plant works line. Oct. 72.-Exciting game with Rushville. llurrah Kirkbride! Great display of armbands. Oct. 4.-Helen Gardner leaves school sick. for ff! Sm J A , s. ' 4 I X X bl 'M G. e0 ly Nu'-'S C' 1 X lb , ' f 441 ,if ,f ffl' ' 1 Sep? llf: -an-4 -1x0 1355? T ohlcncd '?Aur-M1-mf , , My - Oct. T.-Photos taken of freshman class. Mar- ! ,fa - Q garel has a pompadour. . - 'I f l 'I . g- I-5 . nk A iaeus, ZH my 1 sw . 2 .4 .qtxfwp S if I . I ' Z 4-'. . - 5 ,.-can-' ' - Oct.. 9.-Gaine with Beardstown planned for c. . ft ' to-day. Hoys arrive hut rain interferes. High School FIFTY-EIGHT 'l HIC COM Ii'l' i?' . Wm.. ' ? P 'Qwylg - :ew 5 'J Ocf ll A ' I' 1 .. 1 1:2 A .. ,I I' it iv ' f I , l x. 'L If 9 We if .,,, ,, wi ! . f law . M , 1, 1910 band gives impromptu concert and takes up a col- lection. Oct. 11.-The girls are introduced to basketball B. B. makes a hit. Literary Society meets after school for the purpose of selecting a name. Question laid on the shelf. Oct. 13.-Unlucky number. Term examinations Oct. 14.-More of the same. OctA15.-Literary Society: gives entertaining and instructive t?J program. Miss Andrews, pupils do stunts. Oct. 18.-Riotous meeting of basketball squad. Oct. 19.-lllelen back at school again. Officers of Literary society meet and draw up constitution. judging from the length of the meeting the consti-- tution will be something wonderful. KE P OFFTH Nov. 4.-Lecture given by R. Kallegan. an Armenian student. .-:L-, X Nov. 6.-Girls go to 'liable Grove to see basketball game. llave oyster t?J soup for supper. Roller-skating very iine. Miss 5 W I-rx Hale gets severe case of tanglefoot. Supt. C. gives exhibition of P. '- ' wall climbing via roller skates. Nov. lo.-Grand house cleaning. XVriting of love letters '- ' i a- 5 :Pg ' 3-ze.-. 5-ff-ff 'V' lu- iii EE' during school hours forbidden in future. s Nov, 12.-llear that noise? lt's the V. Pl. S. caps. it-2 .H S x 9 nga 3126 E lil CEI'-NVQ SE S ,..g, X Vt -SFX? xlgxii 1 1 W gi 'I 0 l Mr 6. Nov. 1T.mKlr. Cockrell goes to Champaign to attend Con- ference of High School Teachers. Miss Hale and Miss Bell stay on duty. Nov. 20.-Basketball team goes to Rushville. Who says score? Nov. 721.-XYhat did the girls do last night? s 'fifth ,Q xv. of - 3 MM. . .E -?2 B v fl -,li-Emvlz Ee -1 ',fj,1Q?.oV7 Nov. 24.-Exains. All feel the need of turkey , Nov. 25.-NVe are thankful for our vacation. I , 5 Q fy '. 1 it-' 1157, EY . C'0v,c'U. 7 'gi' ' tl aj'-A37 Ywffr ' l f if 942 . - 1 -f 5 Eli! Q V new 1?qigwa!24444,., Q , 6WD 9 U 2' ' I ,lf QOAF9 Nov. QT.- Girl from Porto Rico given in Good llope. All gl-,O 17-Q hopes realized. Barton and Nelle eat chocolates in cemetery. iii Dec. Cif-Miss Hale teaches Harton the barn dance. Dec. 6-Nladelene: Oh. hold my hands and get me warm. FIFTY-NINE 'rnil Comm pp pg gg p 1910 Dec. 11-Astoria and Table Grove teachers come for joint nieeting. Lunch served in new recitation rooni. General program in Christian church. Mr. Cockrell helps wash the dishes 4? . Barn dance becoming universally popular. , , I Dec, , If fl Dec. ltlellr, Cockrell . 43 Q eg gets his past, present, and in wo - ffl 4 --- H, future told free .of charge. ' ' H Miss Bell gets in on the side. - ' 'Elf Dec. 17-Everybody too wzfsh- f busy making Christmas I My f' ' presents to study. 125551 L M Dec. 18-Helen doesn't ' D know what to give Ever- - ec THE 01-D BARNDANCE inont. 5 - 0 ' Dee. :EIQ--AGrancl blow-out at Opera House. Oskee-wow-wow, Illinois! Go Chicago, Go! Chicago wins tas usual! by Captain 'tXVazlcly Nelson's unlimited supply of wind and Miss liale's superior rooting. The girls take the gridiron'i and lllinois triumphs. Belva tops the inarket at 61. Oh peanuts! Pres. Red XVyne presents the teachers with gifts from beloved pupils. ' X : 6 Dee. 24iEllen O'llern visits old friends. School disinissed j for the holidays. 'l'eachers go honie to see 'ithe folksfl ,- I Dee. 729.-Big doings at Roxie'S. . Jan. 1.-Bi 1' doinffs at Madelene's. , 6 L, , . . . ? jan. 3.-Fife Brothers visit school. we 1 A Ian. -L.-Verna gets cold feet about coming to school. 4- Wififlg Ian. T.-Aeolian Quartette of Macomb gives entertain- F inent in Opera House under auspices of Literary Society. , benetit piano fund, Quartette and teachers entertained at 1 lVyne's. ,ijt- mm gram 0 VERMONT HIGH scHooL. 'A ec romirmsrs, 1-ntrtmwftmeofngulaf.mnamursam.: mm Ian- 10--Llterafy SOCM3' meets and after much disf ?S.Z'EL?i2Rilid.fIRTLZTVXLTTTL.ZZH5433.fZL'tIZ..m5T,.'3H!222 cussion is christened Ulllllllfi Piano question considered. ff,fQ'QjQfujQ2'5fQ 'jiQ'fj .l2.fQTK'fLQi.'jfjffZjtfFv 1Z2T','Q.2f.'IXfc'u F XI l'0k'KllEl.L.Sup Supt. Schools: Please excuse , ' V t ,,j1jg1ff1,.,fat.m I jade dum. Jan. 11.hBig stag social given by Young Nen'S f ff ffff class of M. li. Church in Opera llouse. Several startling Signed stunts pulled off. E. Johnson XYyue and NV. Jefferies ' ' u t' Nelson tight a three round draw. Ginger snaps and l grape juice in abundance. Ian. 1-t-Clarinda falls down in a inud-puddle on her way to school. and has to UG hack honie. G S I XTX' 'l' llli Jan Jan 1910 COMET fr i V 18-Senior class meeting. Exams. 20-Freshie Boys play Grammar Room Boys. Score not worth mentioning. jan. 24-Vote to publish annual. Behold the results. -Ian. 25-The following appears in a freshman theme: XVe've sent for a new piano. VVe've ordered it todayg Bnt lots 'of people do not know h VVhen Little will get his pay. Jan. 26-Officers selected for annual. H. S. Girls show Grammar girls how to play basketball. ' Ian, 28-Illini Society gives program. Band boys do stunts. Basketball teams practice in Opera Ilouse for the first time. Condition examinations introduced. W Ty' ' ii -F' I 0 NOTICE . Ex L1 '1 ., 0 is ,xt A ft Tk les l.'fj394' l XRD Jan. 31-lt'-':1rcl has the honor of an Excellent in every study. 0511 W 0 S a t 32 A Selma! rs: Nmwfnmr nbarw Warm Qormanynl' '--- a,,,57',w,1,,,..,,, Sm, yu, fqp 7-19. 6..M.f', Ropuff ff PWM. g,-1,71 -' '- ,.fgm 71 ,,:':.1-42 M.. tt. M... U... spilling .,.M...... .........-.- ,H mmm, mm,Tvuvmoozn2uu1 noon 2 Q txcmm Uldrf 9246,- Zznm mum RIDELIIITUEEUIIIEIIELLEIY vzgjaon 0 2 UW-WT 0.0117 Wada' l LK5Ell.ElYlXGiLLHIElfEWElDB.LllI I -n umunr 1 7 f-WU-9' Weimar lib 1 K- V K A . .M . .-,, g rf lm. Ai- Ei I JA! V V iv A , ,. W,..A1,Z1.,Z.,. .1 ,,., , Feb. 3--Earle Rankin and NValter Mercer from U. of l. made ns a visit. SIXTY-ONE THE COMET min H-M7 4 ,A,,, ,.,, ...A ...A X ff F55 :F I Q . . ii ii: I ,g Q 9 mi at K9 ik- , . fi 'XF Feb. 5-Some of the girls investigate mysteries of Mysterious Smith. Delegation meets piano at depot. Q Feb. 7-Front end of the school house torn out to admit piano The 'twooden h . . . orse stunt of the Trojans outdone. Feb. 10-Iidna Anderson quits school. Feb. ll-Band boys give concert and entertainment in Opera House. Harry and Clare show previous experience. Look out for the bugs! lfeb. 14-Valentine day. F. M. C. has his future occupation revealed. Q QV? , ,. iii ' ,Q 4 1 V 66:5 'I Qigxlfli ' ' A' i xl' ' v ll 313905 ul- be hy, XXI :Q A l fx U1 fad' i H ,ii F... I ' ' ' N I7 be in ' if Q :li In iff.-.4....- W .. il .,,.-M A Iluullrllw Feb. 17--Ralph makes his debut in long trousers. U March 6-Rox and Belva go joy riding. UUXRACTERS IN My V , Il E ' Marfh 11- A Little Sav- LITTL . . wp agen made a great hit. Stand- ' ' ing room at a premium. Ipava SAVQ AGE 4 students come down to see X i how it is done. Helen lights a .N f sword The punch makes a l ' 3 hit with the cast. S9 March 16-Freshman meet- lu ing. Waddie presides, and :L'. '?' . .-,. Mr. Cockrell compliments the P' children on their good be- JH 1'-!' havior. of. March 19-M r. Frane MV ll. . .4 l 1 . ifshootsu the Little Savages. l satan' o f Pnssiofs. SIXTY-TWO HE COMET 1910 W. ,V ,-6 GW MM J., Z3 ! FE E March 23-lllini meets at livermont's. Wayne gives interesting im- promptuv speech on Life in the Country. Barton gives account of his recent North Pole explorations. March 2-1-H. S. rooms wired for electric lights. March 25-'Mn Cockrell goes to Beardstown to act as a judge at the Rushville-Beardstown debate. l March 26-Glowing account of Beardstown in general-some things in particular. March 28---Miss Bell is absent on account of her sister's illness. March 30--Dorothy Snively of Canton H. S. visits school. View photographer-en route-takes several pictures for the annual. April 1-Basketball team plays Ipava. We lose. What could we ex- pect on April Fool's day? Teams entertained at Madelene's after the game. April 4-Harry boasts of having found the best hotel in the Middle NVest. Despite this fact he falls asleep in Eng. class the morning afterf' April 6-Claude Tingley sports a new blue hat. sq H fe 1 0 1' 4 ...J QKQQQQ' no A, f -- -K was sg s e 'uT 5 QKEQ1, ,,... -fil ? 523 22 1 -ec if ,5gfl- pg ,Apr April 8-Rushville defeats us in a hotly contested game of baseball. Good work all around. Mr. Cockrell disappears. It is said that he has 'lgone on the stage. Beardstown hath charms-etc. Miss Bell and Miss Hale visit Lewistown High school. April 11-Mr, Cockrell calls attention to the notice on the black board, then hastens to explain that the one regarding THE COMET only was intended. The other seems more interesting. BEWA R E! Yau Are lure ly WARNED ...Wu , THE 'A HAND. April 13-Lenore wears a turban QU VVaddie receives a notice from 'AThe Black Hand, and is later initiated. April 14.-The tight is on, Ask Clare what he thinks about it. April 16-Freshman meeting. The children quarrel about class colors and behave very badly. Mr. Cockrell is not present. SIXTY-TH REE 'lf-'A' 1 4 llllg QUMLI 1910 April IT-Teachers Meeting at Table Grove. Miss Hale talks on f'Literature and Self- Expressionf' Mr. Cockrell discusses Live lxVires? VVe wonder if it was really very Ushockingf' Elegant dinner and supper served visitors. Vermont and Astoria lady teachers all very much interested in Supt. llyar. The Cubanola Glide comes into great favor. April 720-liverybody has a f'spell. April Z21-VVliere did the boys get their green ties? . April 3272-Spelling Contest. Grace Chamberlain distinguishes herself and the juniors. Gilbert among the near-great. Ross Seasly learns the meaning ot the word Ucuddlef' Lverinont wont hurry-yet, or again? Y A 'l 23-H. S. B: l ' pri mc gives a concert in Ray. Nutt sed. Freshie boys go to Table Grove to play ball but game is called off on account of weather. 4 f' Apr' ze DI R X Gy THE SPIRIT AND THE 7'AIL oF THE WH-5 E omg-r' f5oLEmNL'f5WEAR1 5-HADE or .fHAKE5PEAREj me cnosr or HAMLET Tiff 0F Scfloat LOYIUTV To HEIPEHV1 April flti-lllini Society holds initiation services. Solemn and impressive oaths are taken. Candidates very docile. April 129-Mr. Coekrell goes to Lewistown to act as judge at debate between Lewistown and Canton High schools. Canton wins. Baseball team goes to Table Grove. Visitors at chorus practice strictly forbidden. Helen shows her authority. April HOW-Pupils of Miss Larash give recital in assembly room. Very successful. May I2-Freshman class meeting. Motion to impeach president not carried. Herbert Durnell has a bad cold. Pennants look very pretty. Slay stubborn. 4--Ruth Deobler visits schools. Illini initiation services continued. Candidates very Walter Wyne slays a dragon. Adjournment, 11 p. in. May G-Baseball team defeats Lewistown 12 to 6 on the latter's grounds. The bluff in the Lewistown paper is called. Prof. H. A. Hollister, the state High school visitor from the University of Illinois, inspects our system. Seems very much pleased, and compliments the teachers very highly. At last we are to get on the accredited list. Hurrah for us! NIay10-Another Illini meeting. Evermont is loudly applauded. Gladys makes pathetic impromptu speech on UBuggy Rides. May 11-Canton H. S. students present Mose. Very nice,.but doesn't compare with Little Savage. Comet party at Belva's. Helen makes a decided impression. May 12-Juniors give reception to Seniors. May 13-Upperclassmen all very sleepy. Mr. Cockrell and Miss Hale go to Table Grove to judge declamation contest. Breakdown on the way home. May 20-Frcshman-Sophomore masquerade at High school. May 22-Baccalaureate Sermon. May 26-School closes. SIXTY-FOUR l'H Ii COMET of JOKES and IDCPELIJEIIICIH R 0 A s T S Y ff ' Wx' 'Q Q' e f , , :Q aeeik asg gaii f x ' VHS COME 9 ' 1 W SIXTX FH E T 0Hsr 'rue COMET g g gg gg g g 1910 POPULAR SONGS Barton: Please go way and let me sleep. VVayne: Down on the Farm? Herbert: Oh gee, I wish I had a girl. Mabel: Not because his hair is curly.'l Dorothy: When I feel like lovingfl Madelene: 'Tm in love with the slide trombone. Dorothy VV.: Man, man, manf' Mr. Cockrell: Girls, girls, girls. Herbert: I once had a little doll, dear. Jenna: 'Al'd like to be a soldier boy in blue. Gladys: If I only had a sweetheart, how happy I would be. Barton: When a pal of mine steals a gal of mine. Guy: Arrah Wannahf' .. Dean: You don't know Nellie like I do. Wayne: Have you got another girl at home like Mary?'y yr POPULAR FICTION I I was tudying so hard that I didn't hear the bell. I could recite anything in the lesson except what you called on me for. 1 never had a boy put his arm around me in my life. I didn't get that far. May I End out where the lesson is? I must go home and work on my Cicero. I never tell anything told me confidentially. Mamma, I must go to chorus practice to-night. May I go home? I forgot to bring a written excuse. Won't you please give me a seat farther back? The light hurts my eyes. May I speak to -- about the lesson? Oh well, I don't care for grades anyway. RED LETTER DAYS VVhen Helen didn't speak to a boy all day. When Verna attended school morning and afternoon. When Bijou didn't giggle. When VVard learned to whisper. VVhen Lenore and Helen were friendly. When Evermont hurried. When VV'ard got bumped. When Marcus didn't try to act cute. When Miss H, didn't' stub her toe. The menu of the freshman: Pie More Pie Yet more pie Then some more pie And more pie More pie Pie I am a friend of temperancef' said Mark Twain recently, Hand want it to succeed, but I d0n't think prohibition is practical. Tl1e Germans, you see, prevent it. I am sorry to learn that they have just invented a method of making brandy out of sawdust. Now what chance will prohibition have when a man can take a rip-saw and go out and get drunk on a fence rail? What is the good of prohibition if a man can make brandy out of the shingles of his roof, or if he can get delerium tremens by drinking the legs of the kitchen ta e?' History makes us some amends for the shortness of life. -Skelton. ' s1xTY-six THE COMET 1910 ADVERTISEMENTS Theatrical. ' 'VWPW , WPC! - A Lmmces Savergige or Helen Gardner in Real Life. Continuous Performance. .Xdmission lfree. Everybody XVeleome. i ffxv Afgfi E, 3 or Marcus Craft as we know him. 24 Big Acts. Positively inimitable. Delights audiences with his eute ways. Seats ou sale at the '4VVreeks. The eiggar Primeeev Mr. 'fhoinas Fair presents John Leighty in the title role, Do not miss this mirth provoking comedy. He adds, suhtracts, multiplies and divides with astonishing rapidity. Talks Hueutly about the l'i0l1l'll'l Dimension, the mixthematical problem that has puzzled college professors. Demonstration lectures given daily for the henelit of the freshman Algebra class. Free SIXTY-SEVEN CBIOLGGICAL DEPAHTMICNCIJ J V. H. S. MENAGERIE Giraffe-Gilbert Rakestraw. Tiger-Helen Gardner. Deer Cdearj-Loyal Tingley. Kangaroo-Wayne Gilson. Bear-Walter VVyne. Monkey-Marcus Craft. V. H. S. ORCHARD Peaches-Roxanna Johnston, Dorothy Craft. Pears Cpairsj-Mable Rankin and Barton NVitehellg Madelene Craft and Jesse Mercer. Lemons-Ghlee Walters, Herbert Durnell. Apples-Leona Haney, Jessie Carrithers. V. H. S. AQUARIUM Sharks-VValter VVyne, Jenna Frazier. Whales-VVard Nelson, Jesse Mercer. Goldfish-Clarinda Wyne, Mildred Ralston. Minnows-Mildred Hetlin, Kenneth Gilson. Snails-Frank Miles, Evermont Wyne. Clams-Claude Tingley, Jessie Fowler. Lobsters--Fred Martin, Harry Chick. V. H. S. AVIARY llumming Birds-Dorothy Webster, Helen Gardner. Owls-Dean Geer, Evermont Wyne. Parrots-Gladys Craig, Paul Kirkbride. Martins--Fred Martin, Walter Martin. Jays-James Van Antwerp, VVendell Tingley. Turtle Doves-Lenore Bader, Clare Foster. Old Mr. Flaherty was a general favorite in the little town where he lived. The doctor was away nearly all one summer and did not hear of the old man's death. Soon after his return the doctor met Miss Flaherty and inquired about the family, ending with And how is your Father standing the intense heat? A college professor, noted for his concentration of thought, returned home from a scientific meeting one night, still pondering deeply upon the subject that had been dis- cussed. As he entered his room he heard a noise that seemed to come from under the bed. Is there some one there ? he asked absently. No, professor, answered the intruder, who knew of his peculiarities. 'tThat's strange, muttered the professor. I was almost sure I heard some one under the bed. Math. Prof.- The examinations are in the hands of the printer. Are there any ques tions Pi' Chorus-'fVVho's the printer? -Cornell Widow. -A pupil in. a school near' Chatham Square, New York City, thus defined the word 'ASpine. 'KA spine is a long, Iimber bone, your head sets on one end, and you set on the other. -L1pp1ncott's Magazine. f'There are four great cyphers in the world, he that is lame among dancers, dumbe among lawyers, dull among schollers, and rude amongst courtlersf'-Bishop Earle. SIXTY-EIGHT l THE COMET 1910 Tires. lrValter. Frank Claude. Jim. Smoke and Smell. Herbert. John. Plugs. Ghlee. Wayne. V. H. S. PRIMER A is for ARAH, with blue eyes so bigg B is for BELL, who makes us all dig. C is for NCRIBBINGQ' which we never dog D is for DOROTHIES, of which we have two. E is for EXAMS, which we hate to see comingg 11' is for IVALJNT, who is good at snare drumnnng. G is for GILBERT, a boy that's self made, H is for HARRY, a barber by trade. I is for ILLINOIS, where we all hope to gog J is for the whole class of JUNIORS, you know. K is for KENNETH, a freshman so green, L is for LOYAL, so little and lean, M is for MADELENE. so stately and tallg N is for NELLE, who plays basketball. O is for ORGAN, a thing of the pastg P is for PIANO, which we have at last. Q is for QUESTIONS, which we ask by the scoreg R is for ROXY, who'll chew gum everniore. S is for our latest improvement, STEAM-HE.-XT, T is for TEACHERS,-the three can't be beat. U is for school UNION,-don't vote it downg V is for VERMONT, our good old home town. W . X is for X-RAY, which we can define. Y Z is for WAYNE. WADDY, XVITCHELL and VVYNEg is for YELLS that we give at a gameg is for ZEAL which we show in the same. G. L. V. '11. V. H. S. AUTOMOBILE 1910 Model. Sparkers. Speed Levers. Verna. Slow: Evermff Fred, High: Helen. Helen. Grace, Honk-Honk. Cranks. Paul. Gl?1dY5- Headlights. Bijou. . Margaret. Mildred. Nellie. Clarinda. L, Tanks. ,,n.' X jesse. '-illli ' ward. SEVENTY l'HE COMET 1910 N fl bil of business advice: W hal you DO --do well. E Even lho il be sweeping a floorl C Zilllwegfisi SPN ILNTX UNL i. 'ill li COIXIET lixpression. .. '7 NVQ-e-l-l-l, l lizirclly know4 Oli piftlel' ................ VVell, I like your styleu .. Gimme some smokiii'. liziveift got Z1 bitu .. CANIIIEIII just out .,....... ... ........... ...... Oh, l don't known ....... ....................... Now boys and girls, let's see you at your work .4 ' - Slllckyl. ........................... May I consult the CllCIlOll2lI'j'u .. Hold on, jackie ...... Oh lfriglif' ........ Center of zattrzictionu . YO-e-s-5-s-S .......,.....,. ., W'lieu I was in school -- Rah, Rah, Rah . .. is s Ach l ' .....,........ ........ For P:1t's sake ...............i . Let's have the room quiet, plezwe l'll make :ui example out of you' You'cl 'Bzuler' look out .. That doesnt appeal to me Oli, pifrle-dust -411 fight, you know, then . 1910 Chief Offender. ..,.VV:1lter Martin .....,Iesse Mercer ., . .lllzulelene Craft ........Tom Fair . . . . .Fred Martin .,.... Dezui Geer . . . .Leuore Bader 1 ....... Bliss Bell . . . . . Marcus Craft . . . .Barton XVitehell ... . . . . , .Ghlee VV:ilters . . . . .Roxanna Johnston . . . . . . .Guy Kirkbricle .. Ilnrry Chick .. ..Mr. Cockrell . . . . . .Helen Gardner .Dorothy NVebster . . Hzirgaret Clark .........M1ss Bell .Gilbert Rzikestrziw ......Clzire Foster . . . .VVz1lter lllartin . .Evermont XVYIIC . . . . Pziul KirkbYiClC A IS A GOOD COLLEGE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN KNOWING ABOUT IT WRITE FOR Catalogues, Bulletins and Pictures. LEWIS B. FISHER, President GALESBURG, ILLINOIS SEVENTY-TVVO COMICT UH WESTERN ILLINOIS State Normal School S6555 MAcoMB gwx Two year training course for grad- uates of four year high schools E Courses for special teachers of Man- ual training and the Household arts E Academic courses in all grades from the Ninth to Fifteenth SUMMER TERM SIX WEEKS Begins June 13, 1910 l'HE COMET M Nw i W f i W 1910 DO YOU KNOW THENI? EE l'-liram. Stoops. Tougliy. Jakey. Shorty. Sarly. Star. llinky. Tige. Grizzly. Slewfoot. Lordy. Bess. Ken. lfVaddy. Whis. Bent. Pete. Hud. Pert. Shank. Doodjer. Red. Sipes. Boots. Bart. ljig Rowd. Fl Milford. Still Bill. VVe try to give you what you want, we try to satisfy you, but we want to sell you the best. Because as Success Magazine of Sept. 1909 said: 'llie article that is a little better than others of the same kind, that is the best, even if the price is higher, carries in its first sale the possibility of many sales, because it makes a satisfied customer, and only a satisfied customer will come again. Like good things to eat, a superb quality always leaves a good taste in the mouth, and we go again to the firm that gives us the best thing of its kind that can be obtained. After we have once worn or used or enjoyed the best, we do not like the second best. NVe may be forced by circumstances to get it, but we do not like it.- Therefore you buy the best and let us furnish the best, and it will give us both satisfaction. After all, what is there in life outside of being satisfied. Yours for Good lrlardware. 'FFF TWT? .iyf .. l ,J LIN, .gi .1 SEVENTY-FOUR THE COMET 1910 ' A' . ..... 'fr - 1 lVIr. C. E. Mendenhall EDUCATE YOURSELF NVQ offer :1 C0111 Jletc e4I11c:1tio11 iu tI1e liue of House I u1'11isI1i11 . 0111' . . . . g gr:1fI11:1tes are always pleased w1th za course ut 1115-IFLICIIOII here :mtl come IJHCIQ for post grzultmte courses. GRAMMAR hzts uot yet heeu i11ve11ted which erm describe the heztuty of our Iiue ut Rugs, Carpets, ZIIIKI 1,lI'lOICl'l1TlS. You must See the111. 'Ihe l1isto1'y of the 132151 Six years proves that we have the hue of I'1llfllIIlII'l3 111111 House ICLITIIISIIIIIQS that ztppeztls tu IIIICIIIQCHI 111111 eztreful b11ye1'S. GEOGRAPHY NVQ ztre covering more :mud more territory each your 211111 our frieucls :tre t4:111111g frt:u1 Z1 greater thstztuee to see our stock. WRITING VV1'ite it clmvu 111 yuur 111emory that the uext time you wztut ZIHYIIIIIIQ 111 our hue you w1Il ezttl :uul see our stock heture IJIIXIIIQ. ARITHIVIETIC It df1es11't take 11111115 ugures to express the prices we plfiee ou our goods. Let us ttgure ou 5'our llcxt purehzxse. FINAL EXAMINATION of mu' Cztrpets, I.i11f1leu1us, IYi11cImx' Shades. 1XI:1tti11g's :mtl other Fluor' L1:x'e1'111gs w1ll COIIYIIICU you that they are CIIIIIICKI to ll plftee Ill the lughest grade. Yours ecI11ez1tio11z1IIy. C. E. DE HALLSCO. - 7- h 1 'llili COMET gg gg g' F412 Clarinda: VVho was Adam anyway? Roxanna: I could eat a dozen olives. Dorothy: 'l'hat's nothing, I ate a bottle once. Clare: It's so romantic to have someone light a duel over you! Roxanna: l'm afraid to speak, move, go with anyone, or do anything until after the Annual comes out. ' fXY6'XYO11f.lCl'Cfl what was the matter with Roxie, but doubtless she will soon make up lor lost timej I A Parent: Well Fm glad my daughter isn't boystruck. Margaret: l must write that for the toast department of the Annual. Verna: T like to go Roaming over the Roads. PHONE 33 CALL ON FOR STAPLE and FANCY GROCERIES FANCY IMPORTED CHINA 'Dried and Green Fruits in Season. M A R V E L FL O U R Madelcne- Have you learned the 'Dance of the Demonsl? Roxy- YeS.'y Madelcne- How docs it sound ? Roxy- Devilish. ln Physiology: Miss Be.- VVhat is a vacuum ?', Dot.- Nothing-My brain is a vacuum. Miss B.-t'Co1'rcCt. Roxie in History: A trial by court broke outf, Bill of Rights was the doctrine of Divine Right of Kings without being accountable for getting the place of governing. Harry in ling. lV: t'Does a lap dog mean one that laps you or one that sits in your lap? VVhy is it that every book you read has some love story in it? Gilbert in English: Goldsmith was born in London when he was young. SEVENTY-SIX l F II I LONII I 1911 -THE REX-W The MEN'S and BOYS' CLOTHING STORE Hats, Suits, Shoes, Furnishings, Work Clothing, Trunks and Suit Cases ANYTHING A MAN OR BOY WEARS Here's may Il Success Return h Sooner 'Of C Than Comet Hall y's INSIDE VIEXV OF OUR STORE He who waits gets what he wants I But t1ere's a rule tt1at's sticker: The man who goes for what be wants Witt get it all the quicker. Moral: Go to The Rex TI-IE REX 52BsAI31LH?IgOi'I 3V'L VERMONT, ILLINOIS SEVENTY-SEVEN THE COMET 1910 ATTENTiON, JAKEY ! Pat-a-cake, pat'a-cake, Baker's man, Roll 'em and mix 'em As fast as you can. Bake'm and roll'm A little bit W Then to Astoria ider For a good drink of cider. QTune-Old Kentucky Homej. The moon shone Cn the hammock 'Twas midnight, the spooners were g Bye and bye dear bright in the yard, ZW? old dad Lightly stepped forth from the door Good-by, dear, l V ll m 'mother C15 ' co e L lc To bed! To bed! , Says A. C. Stoops, But Hiram Chick says UNO! Bring forth the pipe, Says Whiskers Geer, And smoke before We go. lfreslnnan Cmeeting a professor in SubwayjW'iAre those nifcrococci in that basket? Professor- No, lfreshman--'ASpirogillimi 7' Prof,- No Freshman-USaceromisae F Prof.-UNO. lfreslunanf GQneratorsphorgetirimillinolliniceian organisms ?', Prof.- Kofi Freshman- What are they, please . it - -5 P1of.- Grapes. -Yale Record. gn C. E. GHAIIIINEIR Tull: .mwlcln-:R. VERISIONT. n.I,zNols ' ' -5 ---v- . 5. .,,. fl' ..,.,., Q s -55:lE5:1:- . iz .......,..... it 5 , :g--Q E5 1'- 2:,.s:-'522Q52:1:1:,:55:315.5555 -, :g:Se::::,:a'krQ::'- ' . ' 5? ..1:, i,.,gg A S 4 it-wk is Q yi ' 5 S '1:'::-5-:s:a's'+.: ' 5.5f. 55 5555 1 4-: :5 '5.5E5i5'5i? 522253 - nlfifff- .riigfifefi f 3 . .-,. xv.. QEEWP,-7 5 '53 - ' f- ' Agent for the Famous South Bend Watclies That Keep Time in Frozen Ice L. E. GARD ER The DRUGGIST AND DEALER IN Pure qjrugs, Medicines, fpainis, Oils Varnisbes, Toilet flriicles and Fancy Goods ' Posr CARDS PHONE 32 VERMONT, ILLIN OIS SEVENTY-EIGHT I'HE COM ET 1910 FRANK'S RESTAURANT AND LUNCH ROOM WEST SIDE MAIN STREET VERMONT, ILLINOIS ECHOES FROM A LITTLE SAVAGE. Wlhat will mamma thay? Round and round and round. Deuthed pretty girl, mammag thaid the'd call me 'I'hethil. Coming, mamma, coming. l'm to go to a man in eold blood and tell him he's in love. Xonthenth. you're tho thuperstitho.ith! Have a thigawet? 'lihould I be killed, break the newth gently to mamma. Thith is a free country and-and-l'm a man. 'lhe once thaid my hair wathn't half bad. VVonder which hal Oh, I thay. make a Pthyehe knot. And what'th to become of me? I little nonsense, now and then, if properly applied, VVill tend to make life's rugged path a smooth and easy slide. We eannot get too mueh of itg it acts as axle grease, To ease the wheels of progress till we get our last release. -The Fulcrum. f the meant? A lover forsaken A new love may get: But a neck that's onee broken Can never be set. -VValsh. A Blessing on the printer's art Z- Harry in English: Johnson fell in love. Mrs. Porter was the victim. YOUR SUIT An important problem. Are you satisiied with the Ht, style of model. quality of fabric, trimmings, etc. XYe take your order on the understanding that the garment shall be up to the standard of quality represented when selection is made. OUR GUARANTEE. bars deceptive or crooked methods known in the calendar of tailoring service-- I and reasonable dissatisfaction with your order through our system frees you from obligation of acceptance. Exclusive Dealer in Blen's Made to Measure Suits and Overeoats. J. H. GREEN, Vermont, Illinois SEVENTH'-NINE llll CONN l' Oskee, mom-mom Skinee, wow-wow Vermonf High School Wow! I Yell for V. I-I. S. and buy your School Supplies ioiolmioiiioixol AT QQCQECQEIEIQZEQ LAURA BRANSONS IQ- ICE CREAM and soDA lgj IE' FINE CANDIES 'EQ' EIGHTY 1111-I 1'OKl1i'l' 11110 .1 Y 1 , , 1,7 v, 1 fr ' - 5 , r f ,,, - Vw 11 U IZ ' - fm' Q, .,. 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LIKJHTX IW i COMET 1910 .PRLOIFQE SSIIONA IIL, EDWIN S. PARKER, M. Physician and Surgeon Corner 4111 ana' Liberly Slreels YlClUl0X'l', ILLINOIS Loeal and Long Distance 'l'l'1l,lCI'lIONIC No. -H D- C. H. HAMILTON, M. D. YlCIUl0N'l'. ILLINOIS 1nlernalMedicine, Obslelrics and Diseases of Childhood. Static Eleclricily. X-Ray Examinalion. X-Ray Trealmenl Ii0Slll4'llL'l' I'hone No. Utlice I'Il0llI' No. ,HI falls Attantleil to Vromptly L. V. BOYNTON, M. D Phones-16 and 21 VICItMON'l', ILLINOIS DR. J. P. NIELSON Denlisl IIIIOIII' H1 IIHIIIPI' liniltling YliliM1bN'l'. ILLINUIS OPTICAL ILLUSIONS antleretl stag. lhe village lmitrhers son.YtXew X ork Kla1lI. .X thine' all hoar with zwe.-lClex'elai1rl Leaclerl. the wall- a mirage.-1Ilenver 'l'imesI. front drinking boozaftllirniinghani Age-lleraltlb. He thought he saw an .Xntl so he tirefl his gun. Ile loolqecl again anil saw it was Ile thought he saw a novelty 'Iwo paste upon his page. Ile clipped it UiT+tlICll he saw it was PH Pu Ile thought he saw the open floor 'kiawn wicle in his garage. lie drove his car again 'Twas only lle thought he saw two fearful snakes Preeecling from his shoes. 'Ihey clicln't really come from there-- They came He thought he saw a chance to niakc A million lwnying stocks. He hought thcni on a margin, anml llis toes stick through his socks.-tChieago Record-Ileraltll. thought hc saw a booming chance. ' gave up meat trom his tlaily menu I lint the beef trust still laughed on.4tl5arton XNitehellI. tllarry Chield. He To liunilmle the heef trust strong. Ile He saw a thingof greenish line Anal thought it was a lawn of grass: But when he to it closer clrexv He founcl it was the Freslunan classf Ile thought he saw two rosy cheeks. They lookecl so sweet and kissful: But when the rosy part came off, The taste was not so hlissful.-tGracc Van .Nntwcrp5. EIGHTY-TIIREIC TIIE CORIICT 1910 Engraving for Colle e ancl School ulolications IIIC ahoye is the title of our llook of Instructions which is loaned to the statt of each publication for which we do the engraving. 'I'his hook contains Ili-t pages, is profusely illnstratecl and covers every phase of the engraving question as it would interest the staff of a college or school publication. The hook is not sold anzl is loanecl to only those having contracts with us. No advance in price on aeeount of the loan of the hook. Ifull cleseription and infor- mation as to how to ohtain a copy of this valuable hook will he sent to any one interested. We Make a Specialty of Halftones Color Plates Zinc Etchings Designing, Etc. Ifor College and Iligh School .Nnnuals and Ilerioclicals, Also line copper plate and steel the emhossetl stationary such as CURIRIIiNCIiKIIiN'I' INVI'IIX'IlIONS, VISITING CARDS IFR.-X'l'IiRNI'I'Y S'l'A'I'IOXERY, ICIC. Acid Blast I-lalftones All ol' our hal ftones are etehefl hy the Levy .-Xeiml Blast process. which insures deeper and inore evenly etehecl plates than it is possihle to get hy the olcl tuht process, thus insuring' hest possihle results from the printer. 'lhe Cllg'l'2lX'lllg5 for the CUKIIQI were inacle hy us. Mail orclers a specialty. Samples sent free if you state what you are especially interested in. L , .E Stafford Engraving Company fXR'l'IS'IlS :: ICNCSRIXVIIRS z: IELICCTROTYPERS Iing'1'avings for College ancl School Publications a Specialty CICNIURY BUILDING INDI.-XNIXPOLIS, INIJ. EIGHTY-FOUR I l Ili LTORI ICT 1910 Irull hae Farm Implemenfs, Vehicles, Harness rpumps, Lawn Jlfowers IF YOU WANT GOODS of FIRST QUALITY SEE OUR LINE I IEFURSKCQQPEIRJQIBFUJDIE VERMONT SOME lJOX'l S FUR SENIORS. Jon'l lflJS'llCR vznn lwpew when von know ilu-5' :nw too goocl to como true. 7on't lcnp lx-fore you look. Stop znnl consiclcr NVillblClllCLL he tllc ln-st plan. Ion'1 forgot to R,XKlCS'l'R.XXV wlnlc tlxc :ann shines. Joni try lo lly so lnglr just lmsuznlsc you lmvc :L KLXRTIN in tlxc class. Jon'1 look upon NYYXIC whcn it is 11-Ll. VISIT UP-TO-DATE Barber Shop G. L. NIUFFLEY, Leading Jeweler XXZllCl1 xlZlliCl' :nnl l2llgl'1lVL'l'. lXlfgr. of Solid linncl and Wlunlclillg Rings, ' .Xgcnts for Bl. K Xl, znlrl lncliun Motor Cycles. Szltisfzlction gnzwznltcccl or moncy rcfunmlccl, EIGHTY FIVE 'lllli COMET N310 llamei' Building Phone 175 Ross H. SEASLY, The Repairer Fine Machine XVork and lileetrieal Repairing. All Kinds of Edge Tools Ground and Sharpened. Fl2li'l'H.'XLL SHALL IRE lJlilXlOLlSHliD. Now efery year sonievnn comes ond Und mitt hiss face bekins to shoud Dat feetpall shood nod he allont. Lind in der press his name appears Mit reasons for his awful fears Undil ULU' eyes are lilled init tears. l'nd de11 ve looks dot teller np To iind dot ven he wass ein pup llis mutter fed him from ein cup. Ya wohl, und Ven to school he vent. lien' eholclet drops he used to spent ller money vieh for gum wass meant. L'nd Ven he eamed to graduate lliss allrige it wass ninety-eight. Zwei points beneath his sister Kale. lAher Nod Yetj Denks ve, dot teller sure wass smart: llc musd haff tooked ein leading part' ln all der kames of manly art. S0 softly valking 011 our toes lndo der ofliee den ve goes Und heir iss vot der reeord shows: Hail to our hero, Percy ,links Y .Fife medals! Ya, und vot you dinks? llc vinned dem all ali tiddlee-vinks. Zum Donnerwetterlu den ve shoud, lss dis der man vieh goes almond Und says dot ve shood out id out? Vail till somevun vich played der kamc Und say dot tootpall iss ein shame Und den, py gosh, ve'll grant him fame- llfnd go on playin' shnst der samcj-lix. BANK CDF VERMO FEMS f. W. WYNE, President WALTER WYNE, Cashier ROSS JKCERCER, Assistant Cashier A Gen Busine eral Banking ssTransacted EIGHTYYSIX v IIII Lt XII I' TYPEXNRITEFQS We are Agents for GQIEGLIVER The Best Made Typewriter Supplies on Hand LJ - G . TI N G1 I. EY VERMONT, ILLINOIS NELSON 84, NELSON VERMONT, ILLINOIS Hardware Furnace W orlf Jffajestic Ranges A merican Fence Rubber Roofng 73umps Cutlery E Plated Ware Plumbing GIIWQ Lighting EH E COMET 1910 . N NELIJ DEALER in ALL Kinns or Lumber, Lime and Cement PHONE NUMBER I9 Vermont, Illinois Appeals to those who have a taste for ht-tter thinffs. At Home all tinics I have Home inatlc hrcacl. cakes. pics, Ctiokics, etc. MV Ice Cream department is always clcan and attractive. A full linc of thc really good sunnncr Llrinlis. XYhcn you want things that are lvettt-r call ancl strc what I have, I aint to plcasc particular pt-oplc. NIRS. LELA PRICE All three uf tht-in are :It-spur: 1tc. Cmnfimn 'l'ANGLI2Y. NN ixifriiia Bl .xieT1x. RALPH Micimzn. XVhat a wonclrtmus life is this I lc-acI?'l XY.xx'Nia GEIZIQ. NYith licr little ln's:1rtI of niaxiins. prcaclnng flown a claugl1tcr's part. RI.xizG.x1t1a'1' CLARK. Seniors arc born fur great things, Juniors and Soplis for stnallg Alas! for the poor littlt- I 1't-sliics, O uc tl hmn tt ill' - VV ' 'YC ICY ' 2 2 . Tlwrt- is no ox'crprocIuction of thc lit-st. Little W'iIIic's gone ahovc, IX t Ii see his face no inure, ,. 'Was vor what hc Illllllglli was II3 0 ll! SOI. LLIGHTY-Eicsnr IIII L XIII The question with the farmer is--where shall I sell my grain, hay ana' seed te profit me most? FOLLGW this rule: Throw a brick in the air--Uf it stays up you' have another throw--If it comes down sell to Bader Sc Company PLUMBING Heating with Steam or Hot Water Lightingwith Gas, Acetylene or Gasoline LET US GIVE YOU AN ESTIMATE ON YOUR WORK U. G. TINGLEY '-NINE Lllkllzl BURGEAI-QLD l:5I-QCDS. Buggies, AL.tomob'Ies and HEAVY MACHINERY REPAIRING VERMONT QQ 1LL1No1s Wagoner Printing Qiumpanp GALESBURG. ILLINOIS PUBLISHERS of UNIVERSITY College and High School Annuals This Book The Comeiu Is a Good Sample CALL ON US FOR YOUR PUBLISHING C1JXC'I.USlON, J. F- BANKEFQT Beale' fn Fresh and Salt MEATS We Hanclle Butter and Eggs and all Kinds of Country Produce Not Always the Cheapest, But Always the Best TRY US AND BE CONVINCED Conclusion Cllll' 1111114 1s Is11zsI1111lg IS l1:1s 111-1-11 :1 g1'1'z11 1:1sk. lllll 111' 11'1ll 1111 l'k'lJ2llll II ll ls Z1 s111'11 II11- Ulllj' XYIlj' 111 11'l1111l1 111' 11111 14111111 11111-1111-1' 111' not 11 has 111-1'11 s111'1'1-ssf11l is 111' lllk' 11.11 1111 1'1-Q1'11'1- 11, I1 this l11111lq 1111-z1s1-s 11111. 11-ll lla so wc will 11111 11-1-l lll'll 11111' llllll' 1111s I11-1'11 Ill 111 111111, If 11 1l1111s 11111 1111-:1s1' 11111, ll'll 115 11'l1c1'c II11' 1:11111 111-s so X1 klll 111111-111' 11 111 11111 ll1'Al 1111l1I11':1111111. 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