Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1908 volume:

Commencement Program X 1. Orchestra 2. Invocation ..... . Rev. E. J. E. Kuhlman 3. Oration . . ... Ida Brown 4. Scene from Schiller’s “Maria Stuart” Queen Elizabeth . . Lutie Butcher Maria Stuart .... . . Blanche Jack 5. Orchestra 6. Vocal Solo, (a) My Johnquil Maid by S. G. Rathbun (b) A Red, P ed Kose by Haspings Anna Wiss 7. Reading “Soul of the Violin” , . Nettie Taylor 8. Violin Solo—“Tyroler Heimaths-Klange —by John Kaska, Opus 38 Edith Hick 9. Debate—Kesolved that the Geography of Wapakoneta has and will Contribute More to its Success than the Personality of its Citizens Affirmative . Edwin Timmermeister, Urfe White Negative . . . Leslie Nichols, Walter Anderson 10. Orchestra 11. Presentation of Diplomas, G. A. Wintzer, President Board of Education 12. Benediction ....... Rev. A. Hils 13. Orchestra X Honor Pupils X Valedictory Salutatory . , Honorable mention Leslie Nichols . Ida Brown Walter Anderson Class Day Program o o o Merchant of Venice Up-to-date Dramatis Personae o o o The Duke of Venice ..... Antonio. Captain of High School Foot Ball Team Bassanio, His Friend and Suitor to Portia Gratiano, Another Friend .... Shylock, a Wealthy Gambler . Tubal. His Friend and Captain of the Belmot Foot Launcelot Gobbo, a Servant to Shylock The Professor, an Ex-Kay Photographer Policeman ....... Portia, a Rich Heiress ..... Nerissa, Her Friend ...... Jessica, Shylock’s Ward ..... Miss Abbie S, Threedice, a Teacher . Polly. Portia’s Maid ..... Antonio's Mother ...... Mrs. Gobbo, J_auncelot’s Mother Foot Ball Players—Sophomore Boys Class History Class Prophecy Advice to Juniors Class Will Class Poem . Fred Wertz Edwin Timmermeister Leslie Nichols Urfe White . Keuben Wisener Ball Team, Eugene Steinbaugh Walter Anderson Wilson Keller . Harry Dobie Lutie Butcher . Nettie Taylor Anna Wiss Mayme Buchannan Alma Ramga . Myrtle Bowsher Nettie Taylor Assisting . . Ida Brown . Blanch Jack Leslie Nichols Pauline Nichols Edith Hick The play is a parody written on the Merchant of Venice by four Michigan boys. Throughout it is filled with modern slang” and school terms written in the style and meter of the original play. It is fun from beginning to end. Great care was exer- cised in selecting the parts; and, judging from the past of these pupils and from the earnest and hard work they have put on it, a very successful and good rendition is expected. All the students from Portia to the policeman have all the qualifications and some considerable experience in their parts. The other part of the program has been worked over long and hard by the students and their manuscripts show their pains and endeavors. OUR FACULTY o o o 1— Mr. Charles Haupert, PFI. D., A. B., our worthy and popular superin- tendent, was elected to his present position last year, succeeding Mr. H. H. Heller. He was formerly superintendent of the schools at Dennison, and later at Wooster, and is justly recognized as one of the leading educators of the state. He is a graduate of Heidelberg college. 2— Miss Mary Conrath has been the principal of our schools for the past six years, a position she now holds. Miss Conrath is one of our most dearly beloved and efficient instructors and has charge of Latin and Literature in our schools. She received her PH. M. at Chicago University and attained the l.ehrerinen Seminar at Hanover, Germany, and also Post Graduate work at Chicago. 3— Miss Sarah Howell, a graduate of the apakoneta high school, has been a member of the high school faculty for a number of years, and has the sincerest respect, admiration, and love of every one of the many students she has taught. Her branches are: Algebra, Physiology, Physiography and General History. 8— Miss Estella Digel has taught very successfully two years in this school. She is a “cum laude ' graduate of the University of Wooster. She forms the German staff of our school. 9— Miss Frances Rinehard was elected to the high school faculty last fall. She is a graduate of the Ohio State University. The branches which she very thoroughly handles are Rhetoric, English and General History. 5 Mr. Homer L. Keller succeeded Mr. Wm. Graves April 15, 1907. Be- sides the studies he taught, he had “dominion” over the athletics. He re- signed March 23, 08, having very ably taught Algebra, Geometry, Physics, Botany and History. He is a graduate of the Wesleyan University, of Dela- ware, Ohio. 4— Mr- Clarence Pool, graduate of the Arts and Medical colleges of the University of Chicago, succeeded Mr. Keller, and has charge of the same branches of studying, with the exception of History for which Civics is sub- stituted. In succeeding Mr. Keller in the studies he has also become “Prof.” of the athletics in which line he has proved himself a very able instructor and manager. 7— Miss Marie Bowdle succeeded Miss Hubble as drawing teacher of these schools at the beginningof the present school year. Her thorough and earnest work has enabled many to make great progress in her line. She attended the Prang Art School of Chicago. 6— Miss Frances Allen has had supervision of the music of our schools for the past year. She has been very successful, a fact that is attested by the progress of the pupils in her art. She is a graduate of the Conservatory of Music of Oberlin. ©fass of '08 o o o EDWIN TIMMERMEISTER 4 years, Latin Course: 2nd Emerson Football team: 3rd H. S. Basketball (Capt.): 4th H. S. Baseball: 4th Senior Track: President of Senior Class; assistant manager of Retrospect. ©loss of ’08 (CONTINUED) O O O URFE WHITE 2 years Ada; 2 years W. H. S., Latin Course; 2nd at W. H. S.; H. S. Basketball team; 2nd Capt. H. S. Baseball team. o o o REUBEN WISEXER 4 years, German Course; 2nd Emerson Football: 3rd Y. H. S. Basketball; 4th Capt. W. H. S. Basketball; 4th Senior Track; associate editor of Retrospect. o o o WILSON KELLER 4 years, German Course; 2nd- 3rd Emerson Baseball. o o o HARRY DOBIE 4 years, German Course; 2nd Carlyle Football; 2nd-3rd Carlyle Baseball; 4th Senior Track. o o o EUGENE STEIN BAUGH 4 years, Latin Course; 4th Senior Track. o o o FRED WERTZ 4 years, German Course ; 2nd- 3rd Baseball; assistant man- ager of Retrospect. ©toss of ’08 (CONTINUED) o o o LESLIE NICHOLS 4 years, Latin and German Course; 1st Carlyle Football; 2nd W. H. S. Basketball; Carlyle Baseball; 3rd W. H. S. Basketball; editor-in-chief of Retrospect; 3rd Senior Track. o o o ALMA RAMGA 4 years, German Course. o o o NETTIE TAYLOR 4 years, Latin Course; 4th Senior Basketball; associate editor of Retrospect. o o o IDA BROWN 4 years, Latin Course; as- sociate editor Retrospect. o o o Mamie buchanan 4 years, Latin Course, o o o W ALTER ANDERSON 4 years, Latin Course; 2 years German: 2nd Carlyle Baseball ;4th Manager Senior Track. •s ©fass of '08 (CONTINUED) o o o LUTIE BUTCHER 4 years, Latin Course; 4th Captain Senior Basketball; associate editor Retrospect. o o o PAULINE NICHOLS 4 years, Latin Course; 4th Senior Basketball; associate editor of Retrospect. Secre- tary of Senior Class. o o o ANNA YVISS 4 years, German Course; 4th Senior Basketball: Class art- ist. o o o BLANCHE JACK 4 years, Latin Course; 4th Senior Basketball; associate editor of Retrospect. o o o EDITH HICK 4 years, German Course; 4th Senior Basketball; Class poet. o o o MYRTLE BOWSHER 4 years, Latin Course; 4th Senior Basketball. SENIOR RETROSPECT LESLIE NICHOLS, Editor in-Chief Lutie Butcher, Blanche Jack, The editorial staff desires to express to the public in general its sin- cere thanks for the interest and assistance they have given the students in this Senior Retrospect. W e desire to thank thus publicly our advertisers. The enterprising citizens of Wapakoneta whose advertisements arc to be found in these pages have indeed been more than generous. Their liberal patronage was cheerfully given and the staff and class realize that without their aid this publication would have been impossible. The Seniors arc therefore sincerely grateful for their kind support. The entire school also desires to thank the public for the kind patron- age, support, and encouragement it has given to the athletics, especially the basketball. The athletic association of course had heavy expenses but thanks to the liberal patronage was well able to meet them. The basketball boys intend to use this Retrospect as a medium for thanking the members of the council for their kindness. When asked by the association for the city hall as a basketball hall, the council most generously gave the use of it free, including the lighting, heating, etc. It was only after visiting other towns that we appreciated our gift. Some towns had poor lights, poor heating, and a rent charge of from $10 to $15 a night. Finally the editorial staff on behalf of the Seniors and entire school wishes to extend the deepest sense of appreciation to the superintend- ent, the corps of teachers and board of education whose earnest efforts for our intellectual improvements have placed us under an indebtedness which we can never repay. Words fail to convey our appreciation and we can- not say more than that we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Ida Brown, Reuben Wisener Nettie Taylor - Associate Editors EDITORIAL O O O CLASS HISTORY O O O By IDA BROWN. A history of the class of ’08. Where should I begin? Memories of a time gone forever stirred my heart; echoes upon echoes came rolling back to me, every echo bringing with it a picture of bygone days, every picture re- calling to my mind a thousand others until so many rushed upon me that I closed my eyes to shut them out. When I opened them the room was wrapped in darkness, a mysterious darkness, and to my great .surprise the guardian spirit of the class of nineteen hundred and eight stood before me. She gazed at me with a sad expression, then her musical voice broke the silence. “Lassie thou art not capable of writing a history of such a remarkable class, cease your worrying, come with me, not a moment is to be lost, come, and I will lead you to the beautiful realms of Father Time who in his book of years has recorded the wonderful achievements of your classmates. To every class historian is given the honor of visiting his kingdom, and when you ar- rive you will be only one of a vast throng.’ The Kingdom of Father Time! What a wonderful place it was! Students from all parts of the globe were there, all waiting patiently until Father Time should beckon them to his throne. Would my turn never come? One by one 1 saw historian after historian depart and .'•till I was not summon- ed. Yes, at last, with throbbing heart I glided silently up to Old Father Time longing to hear him review the history of a class that has had no equal, long- ing to hear what had been recorded concerning that brilliant class of ’08, and this is what he read from his wonderful book of years. “When the class of nineteen hundred and eight began their illustrious career in the W. H. S. they were green, they were bashful. With downcast looks and blushing countenances they glided through the halls dreading to encounter the gaze of an impertinent Sophomore, a know-it-all Junior, or even the rude stare of a haughty Senior. But they were destined to be a great class, a class that would become famous in the future years and as such they soon began to display their extraordinary talents. On Friday afternoons their melodious voices could be heard filling the assembly room with the sweetest of music and the audience was never satisfied until they had appeared a second time (?). This intelligent Freshmen class was composed of forty-five mem- bers but Latin and Algebra conquered twenty-two and thus only about half were destined to become Sophomores. “As Sophomores the members of the class of ’08 were the most mis- chievious in High School. Whispering was one of their worst habits, but Miss C. soon made it plain that this was strictly prohibited. Then they took note writing, but alas! this also was forbidden. They were about to give up in despair and settle down to good hard work when they found another way to break the monotony of school life, this was ridiculing the Freshmen, hut again Miss C. interposed and they were put in mind of the fact that not so many months ago they were Freshmen themselves. This was the last act of mischief, and they then immediately set to work with a zeal unequaled. Their conduct became perfect, they soon developed into a model class, an example to others, the shining star of the W. H. S. But time flew rapidly by, and lo! they were Sophomores no longer. “Juniors! Juniors they really were, and they soon began to realize to what great heights they had been raised. Praise was showered upon them by all. Never in the history of the Wapakoneta High School was there such a wonderful class. Each member tried with all his might to make the third year of his High School life a grand success, and truly it was. Their Junior reception was one of the greatest social events of the season and all who were guests will never forget how royally they were entertained. Day by day their knowledge increased, step by step they were striving to reach the much longed for goal, the Senior class. And they had not long to wait for such rapid progress was made, that soon all tasks were completed. Who does not re- member how eagerly those promotion cards were grasped on which was writ- ten in large letters, ‘Senior.’ Yes at last they had attained the highest honor that can fall to any student, they were Seniors. “Now class meetings became their hobby, every day it became neces- sary to discuss some all important subject, every day brought some new question to be decided until finally the supply was exhausted and class meet- ings ceased to be held. Such a Senior class! Never was there a greater! Their dignified mien, their great talents and serious manner have won the admiration and respect of all. They are the first class that dared to break old established customs, and decide to appear on graduation night in caps and gowns. They are one of the largest classes that ever graduated from the W. H. S. They were the first Senior class to honor the Blume High School Building with their presence. Who has ever had such a record as that? The Senior class is composed of nineteen members. Pauline Nichols and Myrtle Bowsher are two modest little lassies whose sweet smiles and winning ways have won them a place in the hearts of all. Mayme Buchanan and Alma Ramge will forever be remembered as kind hearted and gentle and two more lovable girls never lived. Edith Hick a tall graceful blonde is the class poet, her masterpiece will appear in the Senior Retrospect. Blanche Jack whose dreamy blue eyes see far into the future has been declared the class prophet and as such foretells many wonderful things. Nettie Taylor’s talents lie in the realms of elocution and she has made the class famous by her wonderful productions. Anna Wiss and Lutie Butcher have gained world wide fame on account of their beautiful singing. Edwin Timmermeister, the president of the class, is a rather talkative laddie and has achieved great success in entertaining the scholars, when teach- ers have left the room. Leslie Nichols, a tall manly chap, has completed the High School course in three years, truly the class of ’08 should be proud of him. Eugene Stinebaugh, Wilson Kellar and Harry Dobie are boys that mind their own business and three more studious fellows never lived. Fred Wentz and Walter Anderson are small but mighty. They never disappoint their teachers, for every day their lessons are perfect. Reuben Wisencr and Urfe White are famous basket ball players and through their efforts the W. H. S. team has always proved victorious.” Then Old Father Time looked up. “This ends the history of your class, but let me reveal to you one thing before the book of years vanishes forever from your sight. Never was there recorded the history of a greater class; never before has this book contained the tale of such wonderful accomplish- ments. What is in store for you 1 know not, but surely the world will be kind io the members ot the class of nineteen hundred and eight.” CLASS PROPHECY O O O By BLANCH E. JACK. “Compelled to wander!” “Compelled to wander! Was ever a soul so cruelly banished? Take back that decree, oh cruel tribunal!” “Thou art banished until thou hast learned the fates of thy school- mates.” A year had passed and still I was a wanderer. Over Italy and Greece, in truth, over all southern Europe I had roamed in search of the destinies, searching ceaselessly among the old shrines, there, where the valiant ancients had received their inspirations and learned their fates. But I—Must I give up in vain? No, no, I could not go back, I had been banished. I was so weary and discouraged, almost broken hearted, the quest seemed vain : sinking to the ground I wept tears of disappointment and deep- est sorrow. Unmindful of my surroundings, when I gained courage to look up I saw a tiny thatched cottage standing near. Night coming on I coubl go no farther, I must seek shelter here. A tiny old woman welcomed me and in the sweetest and lowest voice said: “I am so glad you came, I was grow- ing weary waiting for you.” Her voice soothed me but I could not but wonder at her words. “You wonder at my words but I know all your troubles and I, and I only can aid you. But now, you must forget all until the morrow, and re- member, your trials are all over. I have been waiting long years for you. I could hardly believe the words I heard, so long and tedious had been the year 1 had wandered. I must realize my hopes before I could believe. I doubted, and the dark night coming in through the little window almost put out the faint flame of hope, but early, very early the little woman came and in the silvery voice said, “Come, this is the last day of your exile. The Sibyl has been waiting long for vou; she has already learned that you have come and she will gladly end thy pilgrimage.” It seemed only a few minutes until a dark cave was reached, shaded by lofty trees. “The shrine of my dreams!” I cried, then the horror of it all came in swift reaction. “Must I go in there?” I shuddered. “Yes,” the little woman replied, “and take head now lest at the very last moment you fail. The Sibyl has arranged nineteen oak leaves in the cave, each bearing the fate of an individual. Watch, when you open the heavy inner door lest a draught enter and and disturb the leaves; they will never be placed again. Blessings on you, now, go.” Trembling with fear and apprehension I pushed open the ponderous door with the smallest possible opening and entered. The Sibyl was not there; I began to breathe free again. Over a rock in the farthest corner shone a bright light, the source was unknown, and there placed in order lay the nineteen leaves. My hands trem- bled so that I could hardly grasp the veined leaves and sinking down beside the rock I raised one to the light. “Stay!” a voice thrilling me with an awful fear came. Horrified I turn- ed in the direction of the voice, possibly I had only imagined the voice, and again I raised the leaf. And again came the sepulchral voice. “Oh, touch not the leaves or your plan must fail: attempt not to read the leaves now. Only on your class-day will it be possible for the destinies of your classmates to be interpreted; only then will you be able to read their fates. Bear the leaves with you and on May 26, 1908, there announce thy success.” Ihen all was silent, the spirit Sibyl had left, and dreamingly I gathered the leaves in their order and left the cave. fn a short time I would be home again. Home 1 never did it sound more pleasant to my ear. But would I reach it before the destined day? I must 1 Not a moment was lost that would bring me nearer home. Nearer and nearer came the day and nearer, nearer—home 1 And now one day was lacking—and now I was home with the prophetic leaves jealously stored away and now came the very moment for the interpretation of the leaves. In tiny letters traced in most delicate script: o o o “Wherever woman's rights are trampled on She shall stand their champion.” NETTIE TAYLOR. o o o “She, the gentle, the excellent shall enwrap A tall and sturdy Sidney chap.” EDITH HICK. o o o “His great and only work shall be Farming scientifically.” EUGENE STEINBAUGH. o o o “She, a host of urchins shall teach But never beyond the single life shall reach.” IDA BROWN. o o o “He, too, a teacher’s right shall win But vainly wishing something might have been.” WILSON KELLAR. o o o “In a far off heathen clime Laboring shall be called sublime.” ALMA RAMGE. o o o “He the art of drawing yet shall learn Tutored by a handsome teacher stern.” EDWIN TIMMERMEISTER. o o o “She the artist of the class shall be Excelling in portraying hair—curly.” ANNA WISS. o o o “They in modern debate shall stand As examples for the land.” URFE WHITE—LESLIE NICHOLS, o o o “Oh the wiles and praise of men so hollow She with vigor through life shall follow.” LUTIE BUTCHER. o o o “On love his theme shall be Treating its technicality.” REUBEN WISENER. o o o “Oh, blind and weak ones who could not see That the world should hear from her in the vast futurity.” PAULINE NICHOLS. “He shall win lasting fame no doubt In asking questions, but what about ?” o o o She who never sang her own fame Shall yet win a lasting name.” o o o FRED WERTZ. MYRTLE BOWSHER. The part he shall play On the Senior’s class-day Shall be his vocation Winning the world’s admiration.” o o o HARRY DOB IE. “Oh class of '08 rejoice and sing aloud For you have a philosopher in your crowd. WALTER ANDERSON. o o o She shall teach the Latin tongue And at construction lisp “I’m stung.” MAYME BUCHANAN. o o o Had the Sibyl forgotten that I too belonged to the class? After my weary search was 1 not to know what was in store for me? Ah, yes! here was the nineteenth leaf, here was my fate. Oh, cruel Sibyl, it was blank. The Last WT1 and Testament OF The Senior Class of the Wapakoneta High School o o o By PAULINE NICHOLS. In the Name of the Benevolent Father of All: We, the said Senior Class, being of sound and disposing mind and mem- ory, considering the uncertainty of continuance in life, and desiring to make such disposition of our worldly estate as we deem best, do make, publish and declare, this to be our last will and testament: hereby revoking and annulling any and all former will or wills whatsoever by us made. FIRST: We desire all our just debts and funeral expenses to be paid, as soon as possible after our decease. SECOND: We give and bequeath to the Junior Class as a whole the enviable reputation of the Senior Class bestowed upon us and nurtured by the teachers, students, superintendent and board of education, together with all the privileges and rights granted to said Seniors. THIRD: To the same corporation do we hereby bequeath the talents, honor, beauty, and grace, natural and acquired, of the aforesaid Senior Class. FOURTH: We bequeath to you collectively an inheritance of vast proportions; some persons receive as an inheritance a magnificent farm, oth- ers, valuable business blocks and still others, investments in banks, mines, and railroads, but to you we bequeath the entire world—in which to make a living. FIFTH: We give and bequeath to Emma Heller the rare elocutionary talent possessed by Nettie Taylor, knowing full well that it will be cherished and used to the great pleasure and entertainment of all those who hear her. SIXTH: We give and bequeath Harry Dobie’s cap and gown to Harry Hanold, knowing full well that he is big enough mentally and physic- ally to fit into them almost to the bursting point. SEVENTH : The modest and unobtrusive argumentative talent of Urfe White and Leslie Xichols is bequeathed to George Hoskins and Leslie Bowsher who show like characteristics and no doubt will make use of the bequest in the same modest way. EIGHTH : The rare musical talent of Edith Hick, valued so highly by the testator, is hereby bequeathed to the tender care of Ix uis Dobie with the injunction that whenever opportunity presents, he will let loose the sweet strains of his instrument to the delight and enjoyment of the audiences that are to follow. NINTH : The quiet and unassuming dignity of the meek and mild Edwin Timmermeister is hereby bequeathed to the boisterous Elmer Val- entine; the testator in making this bequest has been exceedingly careful in selecting a proper custodian of this valued trait, with a view of its preserva- tion for the good of coming generation. TENTH : We give and bequeath to Emma Taeusch a bequest of un- told value, the vocal talent of Anna Wiss, whose voice has so often charmed and delighted us. Great care has been exercised by the testator in selecting one whom we believed would show a proper appreciation of the gift, and-in no manner permit it to depreciate in value. ELEVENTH: To Hazel Pcpple and Rena McAdams we give and bequeath that intense love and affection shown by Walter Anderson and Ida Brown for the study of Latin. This bequest is made with the view of main- taining for the Wapakoneta High School the high standing heretofore earned and merited. TWELFTH : The superb Basket Ball qualities possessed by Reuben Wisener are hereby bequeathed to Donnet Chiesa who already shines as a star in the athletic world and who with the added skill carried by this be- quest will undoubtedly earn for the Wapakoneta High School the champ- ionship of the state. THIRTEENTH: Thirteenth and not by any means the least, the tes- tator, after a most careful inquiry, gives and bequeaths to the bashful and unassuming Howard Benner, one of the most valued of all our pv)ssessions. namely: the quiet dignity so strikingly exemplified in Lutie Butcher. This possession has been the greatest blessing to our class and we are induced to part with it only by the knowledge that it is passed on to one who will prize it most highly and develop and use it for the good of all. FOURTEENTH: The kindliness and sunshininess of our class for four years in the custody of Blanche Jack, who has faithfully spread happi- ness and carefulness to all our members, are hereby bequeathed to Helen Hauss, whom the testator feels will faithfully conserve the trust imposed and disseminate rays of sunshine to effectively dispel any gloom or discord which may threaten. The foregoing instrument is hereby supplemented with the following provision. Appreciating the vanity of mankind and recognizing the possibili- ty of a display of the common human frailities, envy and discontent, it is hereby provided that should any of the above named beneficiaries attempt to set aside this instrument in part or in whole, he or she is to be deprived of the bequest, named therein for him or her, and the same shall be distributed to the others, share and share alike. We nominate and appoint Superintendent Haupert to be the executor of this will and testament. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, We have hereunto set our hand this fif- teenth day of April, in the year nineteen hundred and eight. SENIOR CLASS. Signed and acknowledged by the Senior Class as and for their last will and testament, in our presence, and subscribed and attested by us. as witnesses, in their prej-ence. and at their request. MARY O. COX RATH PAULINE NICHOLS THE CLASS OF 1908 O O O By EDITH HICK. As one who sits star-gazing and wonders what will he In the days that are before her, and the marvels she shall see, So I often ponder idly, thinking what will be the fate Of the nineteen happy members of the class of 1908. Though the spring breeze whispers softly, its message makes us start, For what it really tells us is that we soon must part; And the stars all twinkle sadly as they look down on us to-night, I wonder if they see in store a future very bright. I love to think it over now that all the years are gone; How each day our tasks grew harder, still we plodded on and on, bor we always had before us that some day we'd graduate, And now our dream will be fulfilled, in this year of 1908. Oh, well do we remember how we started out in tears, For we thought we had before us twelve such long, such weary years. But the first week soon was over and the first month soon passed too, And the days kept going faster, each one bringing something new. The years we thought so tiresome, one by one so quickly passed, Each one just a little shorter but more joyful than the last. For we learned to know each other, and to love each dear schoolmate, And to be so proud that we were of the class of 1908. And now we find that as the end draws nearer day by day We can’t help looking backward and wishing we could stay, For the school and all its pleasures, so dear to us have grown And all that lies before us is so hazy and unknown. But we must work for higher things, and always do our best, So that our record will be good when we’re put to any test; And always strive to emulate the High, the Good, the Great, So we will be an honor to the class of 1908. ADVICE TO JUNIORS o o o By E. LESLIE NICHOLS. To the Junior:— 1908 is a year of extraordinary value, not only to the Seniors, but to the Juniors also. In the history it will be recorded as a year of advancement, a year of profit, and as a year of enlightment, all due to their walking in the light of that body of philosophers, of intellectual giants, of social luminaries, and of athletic stars, better known to the sordid world as the Senior Class of 1908. It is the duty as well as the pleasure of each Senior Class to raise the Juniors from barbarism to civilization; the larger the lower class and the more barbarous it is, the greater the praise due the Seniors. Hence by com- parison of statistics it has been determined that the class of 1908 has not only merited the greatest praise of any class heretofore, but fully deserves to have a statue of gold, placed on a pedestal, at the entrance of the New High School Building, and on it the following inscription: “In memory of that noble body of workers, who after infinite pains and trouble, succeeded in lifting the class of '09 from the darkest quarter of the jungle to a place second only to ’08. O ye Juniors: Should you ask me whence this glory, Whence these honors and this statue With its charms and grace of figure With its title scribed in gold, I should answer, I should tell you— by emulating our Superiors. Mark well, then Juniors, the words which fol- low : We know it is impossible for ordinary human beings to climb to the intellectual heights attained by the class of '08, yet we hope to place you at an elevation much higher than that which you now enjoy. It is for this char- itable purpose that we offer ourselves as a model. Behold us! Behold our beauty, physiques, our strength of mind and character! There is one golden rule to follow throughout your course, Juniors,— Love your teachers. Never in the history of any teacher in this metropolis has greater love been shown them than by the Seniors of ’08. Consider the teacher’s noble sacrifice, how, so to speak, they have become home-mission- aries, administering to the childish wants of the Junior! Constantly bear in mind that when they assign seventy-five lines in Latin, or four propositions in Geometry, or ten pages, including the problems in Physics, that they do it but for your benefit. Never, O never in the history of '08 were the Seniors guilty of complaining of the lessons to the teacher, (but, ah! how often has the teacher complained to us!). Follow in our wake, O Juniors; love, respect and obey your preceptors. Further, Juniors, we Seniors find that laziness is your greatest fault. O my dear children, reform! Change this indolence to industry. Heretofore you have done absolutely no studying. How do you expect your teachers to love you if you don’t study? No wonder you don’t know anything! How did we ever rise to the dignity of Seniors but through studying? Apply your- selves diligently to your lessons from 6 to 9 in the evening. Then at 9, (for children of your age) it is time to retire. Ten hours sleep ought to be enough. Then come to school in the morning in regular line: don’t be boisterous, don’t stamp your feet in the hallways, don’t whisper, as you have hitherto done, quietly resume your studies, and quietly become quiet. Never argue with your teacher. We have authentic reports that cer- tain young Juniors, imagining themselves better informed than their teachers, have dared to argue with, nay, even contradict them. O deluded young men! Why this impudence? Are you not aware that the teacher has it in her power to send you from the recitation room? Meditate over these words, O thoughtless ones. Hearken to the voice of your counsellor. I low modest and acquiescent are the Seniors! When the teacher issues her orders, who is the first to obey? The Seniors. When school is dismissed who is the first to get cut? The Seniors. When one of our teachers says “Let’s have quiet please,” who becomes the quietest? The Seniors. 1 repeat it sirs, the Seniors. Who is last? The Juniors. There is only one path to fame and that is the one trodden by the Seniors of ’08. Follow the leaders, children, and you will l.ve to become great men and famous women. When Mr. Pool knowingly asserts that “all straight lines are equal,” Mr. Haupert, that “Columbus dis- covered America in 1776, and Miss Conrath, that “Cicero was the greatest warrior ever existed,” don’t doubt them ; they know. And even if you do have some doubts go privately and consult Leslie Bowsher. Another line itr which you need advice sadly is athletics. Although the Seniors have this year carried off the laurels try to redeem yourselves next ear. Although you did lose four High School games of basket ball this year for the school, it will pardon you on the one condition that you do better next year. It is to be regretted that there were only three Senior players in the team this year. Yet,the school thanks them sincerely for the victories they obtained and only desire they impart their secrets and tricks of playing to the Juniors who it is to be hoped will be greatly benefited thereby. It is quite possible that you have conceived the idea that the Seniors have been indifferent and unmindful of your welfare. This conclusion is an erroneous one. All during the past year the eyes of the Seniors have been upon you, studying your weakness and shortcomings, and for this reason we are better enabled to guide your footsteps toward a brilliant future. Looking back over the past year in hasty review we are enabled to state un- hesitatingly that the greatest obstacle to your advancement is the lamentable absence of good order during school hours. This must be remedied if you desire to make even a near approach to the high standard achieved by the class of ’08. That you may more readily perceive the necessity of a radical improvement in your deportment, it may be well to cite the most flagrant breaches of discipline of which you have been guilty in the past: FIRST.—Whispering. Whispering only serves to arouse the sincere disgust of the Seniors who abhor anything that is unladylike or ungentle- manly. Further it greatly disturbs the studious Sophomores so profusely scattered about you. Cut it out Edwin, Leonard, Louis, Alma, Hazel, Helen. SECOND.—Rudeness. Juniors! How frequently do you so rudely burst into a laugh when one of your benighted classmates advances a ridicu- lous theory. Cease it Rena, Mildred, Emma, Leslie, William. THIRD.—Meddling in Laboratory. It is quite natural for Juniors to suppose that after having studied physics for a short while that they are inventive physicists. Under this delusion you go in the Laboratory during a period when you are supposed to be reciting, break everything, ruin the ma- chines, cause a fearful amount of noise and remain in there until the gong for dismissal sounds when you cause havoc in the whole school in your frantic endeavors to be out first. Cut it—Howard, Leonard, Robert, Roland, George. FOURTH.—And most important is Idleness. You sit in school, rest- ing your heads on your elbows, looking out of the windows, the boys thinking how nice it would be if “I could knock a home run next game,” the girls, “Will my green hat look good with my greener dress for tomorrow night’s dance?” Idleness is the most terrible piece of disobedience which the ingen- uity of the Juniors has devised. Idleness leads up to so many faults and eventually makes loafers of you. In fact many Juniors at the present time loaf up town, especially near the pool tables. The boys are crazy after pool ai.d lately the girls have been crazy after Pool. Cut it out—all the Juniors, and particularly illiani Link, Howard Benner, Elmer Valentine, Robert Ruck, Emma Heller, Kitty Crawford and Edna Leach. In closing we have but few words further to say. We deplore the con- ditions which inspire this advice and hope it will be received with the same spirit with which it is given. The road to knowledge is not always an easy one to travel, and the end can never be reached, for, no matter what distance one may cover, the way winds on and on. It is well however to make the most of your opportunities, applying yourself diligently to the tasks prescrib- ed by your teachers, so that when your life has been rounded out you can look back over the road you have traversed and truthfully say: “I have done my best.” The acquisition of knowledge is a duty you owe not only to your- self but to your country and humanity as well. One cannot become the best citizen unless he acquires an education and is able to impart to his fellowmen at least some of the benefits he has received. The Senior class can offer no better advice than this: Obey your teachers, be ever studious, considerate and industrious. JUNIOR RECEPTION o o o On the evening of the twenty-fifth clay, in the month of February, nine- teen hundred, eight, the Juniors held their annual reception in honor of the Seniors. 1 he Juniors realized what a truly great opportunity this was, and exerted their greatest efforts to make it an occasion long, even forever, to be remembered. For days, yes weeks, beforehand, one could detect a troubled look on every Junior's face, for each well knew what it meant to entertain a class like that of “’08.'' in an appropriate manner, while on the other hand, the Seniors all wore the brightest of smiles, even in the hour of Rhetoric, for they were looking forward with great expectation to this event and they were not disappointed. Nothing had been left undone which could possibly help to make the reception a success. Everything moved as if by magic, even to the fall of “Welding,” which was quite a jar to those present. Each guest was met by one of the Junior girls, taken to a dressing room, where they disposed of their wraps, and as soon as this was done, pro- ceeded to have a good time, which continued throughout the entire evening and a part of the morning. The entertainment of the first part of the evening consisted of several guessing contests, the consolation prize, which was a nice, large “Lemon,” done up very neatly, falling to the lot of Miss Bowdle and Edwin Timmer- meister. I hese were interspersed with selections of music, which were certainly enjoyed by everyone. George Hoskins, the rising young baritone, Louis Dobie, the noted violinist, Alma Loth and Emma Tacusch, our famous pianists, and Mildred Edntiston, one of our sweetest singers, each contributed generously to the en- tertainment of the evening. About ten-thirty came the summons to the dining-room, where long tables, loaded with dainties, greeted the guests. After all had been seated, the caterers came marching in, adorned with their white coats and snowy aprons. 1 he ravenous appetites of everyone were soon quieted with a menu able to satisfy the tastes of the most fastidious. After all had done justice to this delicious banquet, the president of the Junior Class, Mr. Louis B. Dobie, delivered a very flattering toast to the Senior Class, which was responded to, in equally happy terms bv the presi- dent of the Senior Class, Mr. Edwin B. Timmermeister. Then toasts by Supt. Haupert, and Mr. E. Leslie Nichols followed, the latter closing by wishing everyone a “Merry Xmas,” and a “Happy New Year.” The company then withdrew to the parlors, while the dining room was being cleared for the dance, the last feature of the evening’s entertainment. Excellent music was furnished by Martha Wiss and Charles Zaenglein. Rather early in the morning, each guest departed with sincere expres- sions of appreciation to the Juniors for their unequaled hospitality. A CHAPTER OF PROVERBS o o o By EDWIN TIMMERMEISTER. I.—My son, consider thou the Freshman. Mark well the ways of him. II-—For lo, these many moons hath he plugged at his grade books and hath earned no little reputation as a shark among the barbarians with whom he consorteth. DI.—Outwardly green, but inwardly vainglorious, he sayeth unto him- self, Go to! In the seventh month of the year will I hie me to High School. Perchance I may create a sensation.” IV.—He doth. •—He learneth for the first time of the prophet called Haupert whose wisdom passeth all understanding. Lo! he hideth him beneath the right wing of Haupert that he may be safe from the naughty Juniors, and Seniors, who walk about seeking whom they may devour. —And on the eve after the fall of day, he goeth forth with his tribe to battle with the wicked ones. But is as a lamb in the midst of ravening wolves and he knoweth not where to hike himself. VII. —The initiation taketh place. He pleadeth much. The day fol- lowing he hieth him back to school. He hath sore spots, consider ’he way he sitteth him down. VIII. —He goeth up unto recitations, yea even unto the third floor, but knoweth not a thiitg. He communeth with himself. Yea, he sayeiii “the.e be many things wherein I thought me wise, but behold me foolish.” IX. —Which was no idle dream of the pipe. X. —-He returneth sadly to his dwelling. Mentally he kicketh himself thither. He burneth the midnight natural gas. He talketh in his slumbers. He pluggeth nightly; he flunketh daily and he getteth the egg of the goose. XI. —The handmaiden Howell telleth him much and he inclineth his ear unto her, for Algebra goeth beyond the mental capacity of him, yea a hol- low mockery and a thing not to be discerned. XII. —At last he ceaseth to be a Freshie. XIII. —He hath become a Soph and his head swelleth to 8J. XIV. —Consider thou his ways; surely he owneth the school—mentally. XV. —He leaveth the handmaiden Howell and it cometh to pass he meeteth the Prophet, Keller, who telleth him, “That is right,” and mentally his greatness is unsurpassed. XVI. —Caeser doth nearly conquer him, again he pluggeth nightly and flunketh daily. XVII. —Many a moon passeth and he hath raised him to the rank of Junior. The thought now entereth his mind that there is none so mighty in all the land. XVIII. —He feeleth the importance of his being there daily. Many and oft the Prophet Haupert telleth him he hath but a mite of learning, he thinketh him a false bearer. At this simple age he thinketh he shouldst be distinguished from his brethem by a brass pin. Loftier thoughts shouldst enter his cranium. XIX. —He hath been raised to the rank of Senior. XX. —He considereth himself to be the cheese. XXI. —He consulteth oft with his brethern at the Meet of the Seniors. XXII. —The last moon of the school year appeareth ; he finisheth the learning of the school: he partaketh much in the doing of society. XXIII. —On the last day in the third hour after the set of sun, he gath- ered with his brethern. He doeth a brilliant stunt and is handed the little paper which showeth he is great mentally. Direct thy lamps to the number of this verse. XXIV. —My son, consider thou the moral. Yea consider it well, for if thou canst find one thou art a wise gazebo. The scribe who scribbleth this knoweth it not. Baseball, football and basketball constituted our athletics during our Junior year. Baseball games were played by the Carlyle and Emerson teams of the W. H. S. These games being well matched, the pupils were satisfied with the display of home talent. Football, as a high school sport, had a brief life. Parents objected to it because of the rough features of the game. The interest shown by the pupils, both in baseball and football, led to the formation of an athletic association, September, 1906. This association immediately chose basketball for the winter’s sport. The season’s team con- sisted of: Ed. Timmermeister (Capt.), L. Nichols, II. Myers, R. Wisener, E. Mefferd, Win. Link, R. Livingston, F. Taeusch. Of the eight interscholastic games played apakoneta won three. Of the six class games played the Juniors of '07 won five, thereby winning the championship. (Photo by Helpling.) BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM. 1907-1908. In the fall of 1907 basketball was re-continued. The following play- ers starred for the . H. S.: Leslie Nichols, center; forwards, Urfe White, Reuben isener (captain); guards, Donnet Chiesa, William Link; substi- tutes, George Hoskins, Julius Wisener. Fifteen games were scheduled, eieven being won by the W. H. S. OPPONENTS HOME TEAM PLAYED AT °ttawa..............12 VY. H. S...........31 Ottawa Ottawa.............. 9 V. H. S...........31 Wapakoneta Sidncy.............. 8 VY. H. S...........25 Sidney Sidncy.............. 8 W. H. S...........28 Wapakoneta Defiance........... 27 W. H. S...........10 Defiance Defiance............14 W. H. S...........18 Wapakoneta Lima College........48 W. H. S...........43 Lima Lima College........2S W. H. S...........32 Wapakoneta Covington...........21 V.. 11. S...........31 Covington Covington...........21 VY. H. S...........48 Wapakoneta clua.............55 vV. il. S...........18 Wapakoneta Fiqua...............67 VV. H. S...........20 Piqua Lima Seniors....... 23 VV. H. S...........48 Lima Wapakoneta Alumni . 16 VV. H. S...........22 Wapakoneta Wapakoneta Gym. .. 8 VV. H. S...........10 Wapakoneta Total scores.....365 415 I his season has also produced a splendid Sophomore team. J. Wisener (captain), H. Kahn, C. Lusk, E. Lusk, F. Merkle, VV. Brockert, C. Freyman. A girls team has been started and a series of games has been played be- tween the Carlyle and Emerson. The Carlyles won the series. The girls expect to have a winning High School team next season. (Photo by Helpling.) SENIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM. It is too early to predict anything for our spring athletics. Both base- ball and track athletics are to be taken up, under the instruction of Clarence Pool, of the University of Chicago, who has had much experience in trkek work. Much interest has been shown by the boys and their friends and a lively season is assured. (Photo by Helpling.) THE HEU ME HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING. One of the most prominent features of this year's school work was the completion and occupation of our new “Blume High School ' building. On April 23, 1907, the enterprising citizens of Wapakoneta voted on the issue of bonds for the new building which was needed very greatly. The citizens up- held their past record of being progressive, far-sighted and loyal by passing the question by a comfortable majority. Considerable delay was caused after the voting, by a lack of a good situation. The desirable locations were so high priced that it would have deducted nearly one-fourth of the bonds to pay for it, while the board hesitated in placing it in a location they should afterward regret. In this delemna, Mr. L. N. Blume, the well known supporter of all good and progressive propositions, stepped forward and most generously bestowed the present site on Blackhoof street to the school. In honor of his gift the board of education unanimously decided to call the building the ‘‘Blume High School.” Soon after securing this site work was begun and, with several un- avoidable delays, was rapidly continued until April 27, 08, when the high school students proudly took possession of their new apartments—the gift of L. N. Blume and the loyal and conscientious citizens of Wapakoneta. The building is modern in every respect, no expense being saved to make it most convenient and safe. On the upper floor there is the auditorium to be used for all exercises, programs, etc., of the school. There are a number of recitation rooms all well equiped also. The second floor contains the assembly room, recitation rooms, super- intendent’s office, laboratories, etc. The basement holds the gymnasium, heating system, etc. There are the modern improvements also—fan heating system, electric lights, inter-class telephones, etc. The students feel very grateful to the citizens for their gift and sincere- ly hope that, attracted by the elegant new building, many students will be encouraged to continue their education through high school and thus eventu- ally make the Wapakoneta high school the best in the state of Ohio. A SPECTATOR: EULOGY. o o o By NETTIE TAYLOR. Glowing with joy and verdant with pride the ninth grade, or what is modernly known as the “Freshman” Class, entered the Wapakoneta High School so full of ambition and hope that they determined never to let anything come between them and their studies. Who in that bright Freshman Class c.nnot remember his first trip to the High School room? How he imagined everyone’s eyes were glued upon him. But alas! his imagination proved only false, for who in that conceited Sophomore Class, or in the haughty Juniors, would stoop to such a level as to glance a second time at an insignificant Freshman. But their pride received its greatest shock at the hands of the nighty Carlyles and less important Emersonians at their first election of officers. He even had anticipated so much that the office of president would indeed seem small. Quaking in his seat, he was rehearsing over in his own mind the speech that he w'ould give when declared before all the High School, nay even before the whole World, the president of either of those high and noble societies. But what names are those I hear? Methinks they belong to a haughty Junior, or noble Senior. Can it be true? Probably they think me absent. I will sit up straight and cough to attract their attention. “Sed Ecce” the ballots are closed and my name is not written therein. What is the meaning of all of this? I am more competent than any Senior or Junior, and still they have escaped me. At last I have fathomed it; they have kept me for Secretary, which is just as important as President, or, in' my estimation, even more so. While these thoughts were occupying my mind a voice thun- dered forth in the midst of it all and called forth the officers each in their suc- cessive order, but briefly hesitating before Treasurer as if to prepare the un- fortunate one for the shock. When I came to, my head w'as lying in a basin, with the cool w'ater gently trickling down my neck and some one rubbing l.ty head as if to reduce it’s size, for indeed I must have given it an awful crack when I fell. Such indeed was a Freshman’s own opinion of himself, which in some unaccountable manner, was greatly changed on promotion day. The Sophomores, who are really the most studious class in the whole High School, are now looming into sight, and are known all over the school for their considerations and kind attentions to the Freshmen. They could not be otherwise, for just one year ago they were Freshmen themselves and knew all the persecutions and thrusts they experienced. The Freshmen, who may be called an abbreviation of the Sophomores, can learn a lesson from them, for if possible they are really more studious this year than they were last and pour over their geometry just as if they really enjoyed it. They are not quite so bashful as last year either, for they even dare to smile at a school- mate in going from morning exercises, and perchance they come across a word that is too much for their gray matter, they muster up enough courage to even walk -to the dictionary, and having gained the information desired, walk straight back to their seats, not venturing a glance either on the right or on the left. Indeed one has to stop and think whether he is at some military academy, or viewing a soldiers parade, for the stride of that ambitious Sopho- more is so straight and firm that we can almost hear the order (Forward! March!) from headquarters. Thus the poor Sophomores are compelled to study so hard that they soon sink into insignificance and are not heard of any more until the fateful day of promotion. “Juniors—Juniors—we are wise How many in number? Thirty-five.” The Juniors, who are known everywhere as the most conceited and haughtiest class in High School, try to imitate the Seniors in everything, and have even gone so far as to buy class pins, which is really the most ridiculous thing that ever was heard of; however we cannot blame them for that, for who would not imitate such a worthy and deserving class as the SENIORS? They do not care for study any more—they have lost all ambition—and just so they manage to slide through so that they can be called Seniors is all that they really care for. They walk around the building as if they owned it all and they seem to have forgotten that they were ever Freshmen or Sopho- mores, for they look down upon them with disdain. Who is it that always says “Please Miss Conrath you will have to excuse me from this recitation, I-I-I-I did not have time to study last night—some—social function?” The Juniors—Juniors. Was a Freshman, Sophomore or Senior ever known to flunk out because he was out late last night? No! No! Juniors dissipate, Juniors keep late hours, Juniors fail in their daily recitations and Juniors do everything else that they should not do. But altho’ it pains us to say so, they have one accomplishment, and sorry to say they have neglected other things to become perfect in it, they can entertain, even if it did take them almost three years to get everything ready. At last the Juniors are about to become Seniors, and not until then will they look back and see how foolish and haughty they were as insignificant Juniors. SENIOR At last we have come to the best and worthiest class of the High School—“The Dignified Senior”—That word is in the mouth of every Freshman, Sophomore and Junior. There is not one among them who would not step aside or tip his hat to a Senior. He is held in perfect awe and every- one honors him as if he were a god. As a shining example before the whole school he teaches the Freshman to be humble, the Sophomore to be meek, and the haughty Junior to be unassuming. Indeed we must not forget that Shakespeare, Tennyson, Milton and other great poets must be read while we fulfill that dignified position of Senior. We must accomplish all of this and improve the time that is given us, in a profitable manner. We never worry over anything but simply take things as they come and make the best of everything. We never forget that if you “give to the World the best you have, the best will come to you.” And before everything else we hold most high our Class Motto: “VIVE UT VIVAS.” I wish I were a Senior And could with the Seniors stand. With sufficient knowledge in my head, And a diploma in my hand.—B. Link, o o o Edwin T., (Sen. Rhetoric)—“Some of us, act too quickly now.” Miss R.—“Yes, you do with your mouth.” o' o o Gertrude Haupert surely docs enjoy a waltz-circle, especially when she is taking the boy’s part. o o o The Sophomores are a jolly bunch. They love to go to school. But more than all. they love their lunch, And their “Dear Mr. Pool.” o o o WANTED:— By Mr. Haupert.—A Junior class that does not wiggle. By Mr. Pool.—Stamped envelopes or special delivery stamps. By Miss Bowdle.—A new Kindergarten for 1909. By Miss Digel.—A front seat for Leslie Nichols. By Miss Howell.—A new dust cloth. By Miss Conrath.—To reach telephones in new building—A footstool. By Mr. Keller.—A sure cure for bashfulness. o o o Mr. Pool (assigning lesson)—“Commit the first ten lines by heart.” Louis D.— I haven’t any heart.” Mildred E.—“Yes he has.” Louis D.—“I had one but I gave it to you.” o o o Mr. Haupert dislikes misspelled words, so do not follow his example and write on the blackboard,—“E-g-g-e-s.” o o o It was noticed, among the girls of the W. H. S., a peculiar feeling, and they all felt the same way, and on being examined, it was found to be, “Water On The Brain,” which was later discovered to be a Pool.” o o o When a man has spent. His very last cent, The world looks blue,—you bet; But give him a dollar. And hear him holler There’s life in the old world yet. o o o (Soph. German).—“Gleich zu Gleich hult.” Susie H. (translating).—“Loves likes Loves.” o o o The Freshman year is a “Comedy of Errors.” Sophomore there is “Much Ado About Nothing.” Juniors, “As You Like It, and Seniors, “All’s Well That Ends Well.” Miss C.—“Hazel have you gum in your mouth?” Hazel P.—(swallowing quickly).—“No ma’am.” o o o Miss C. (Sen. Literature).—“Now Reuben, you can’t afford to go through this life without knowing all about the ‘Stygian Cave.’ ” o o o A fussed girl, the first morning Mr. Pool stood before the Junior class.—“Say Mr. Billiards—er—Tennis—oh—Golf-—urn—ah—oh—Ping-Pong —uh—Po-o-o-ker—now—Mr.—Mr—Mr. Pool, I forget what the question was.” o o o Willie B.—“What do you think of my eyes?” Emma H.—“So dreamy.” o o o (Soph. German).—“Donnerwetter, w'ie sehen Sie aus..” Susie D.—(translating).—“Thunder, you look like you were full of mud.” o o o Miss Conrath considers family wranglings a natural consequence, o o o (At Junior Reception).—W. Link.—“Please pass Hazel Pepple the ‘Salted Salmonds.’ ” o o o FAVORITE EXPRESSIONS:— Mr. Haupert—Be careful! Miss Conrath—Is’nt that queer? Mr. Keller—That is right! Miss Digel—Quiet! Mr. Pool—That’s the point. Miss Rhinard—Let us have your attention! Miss Howell—Order! Miss Bowdlc—Warcn’t that a good one! Leslie N.—Heck ! Edwin T.—Kr-r-r-ismus! Howard B.—Ah ! Kin ! Mark K.—You crazy pill! Leonard H.—How-are-you ! Hazel P.—Gosh ! Clarence F.—Hello Sweetness! Leslie B.—Ladies and Gentlemen ! Anna W.—Good mornin’—Si! Lutie B.—Hello you ! Harry K.—Yessah ! Gertrude H.—You know it! Edna L.—Jimminy! Nettie T.—Is-that-sa! Alma L.—For goodness sakes! Harry D.—I think so too! Emma T.—Gracious! Susie H.—Darn ! Frances M.—Nay! Nay! Urfe W.—I disagree! Ida B.—Goodness Gracious! Susie D.—Gee! Whiz! Edith H.—My Dear! Eleanor C.—No, thank Honey! o o o Leslie N. assured the Sen. History Class, it was while “Washington was riding in a car that he wrote the Gettysburg Speech.” o o o Music hath power to sooth the savage, To rent a rock, or split a cabbage. Mr. K.—(Soph. Botany)—“To what family does the cucumber be- long?” Susie D.—“Pickle family.” o o o Leslie Bowsher always feels just like “James G. Blaine.” o o o Miss C.—(Sen. Literature)—“You know the line is, “Drew iron tears from Pluto’s cheek.” Leslie N.—“Would'nt they be rather rusty by this time?” o o o Anyone wishing to know how deep to plant “Sweet Peas,” ask Hazel Pepple. o o o Mr. Pool.—(Sen. Civics)—“Miss Taylor, please tell us the difference between Riot, Rebellion and ‘Resurrection’ (having Revolution in mind) ?” o o o Rock-a-bye Freshie, in the school top, When Hauppy smiles, the building will rock, Or cracks a joke, the building will fall, Down will come Hauppy, Freshie, and all. o o o DEAR OLD ANNE I. Who’s the greatest knocker in our club? Who’s always giving everyone the rub? Who’s never washing at the tub? That’s Ann. II. Who uses perfumes, rich and rare? Who’s always monkeying with her hair? Whose face does Curly say is fair? That’s Ann. III. Who sings sweetly all the while? Who hypnotizes Mother with a smile? • Who shirks work, in right good style? That’s Ann. IV. Who’s sometimes happy, sometimes sad? Sometimes jolly, sometimes mad? That’s Ann. V. Sometimes warm, then cold as ice, But on the whole, she’s mighty nice, Is Anne. o o o NOM-DE-PLUMES: Edwin T.—Slats. Nettie T.—Swatty. Roland H.—Duke. Louis D.—Louie. Lutie B.—Butch. Edith H.—Speedy. George H.—Pete. Harry D. and Harry H.—Heavenly Twins. o o o Fred W. says he has seen “Satyrs, at the Cincinnati Zoo.” Football, football, that’s the game for me, Football, football, that’s the game for me, Kick him on the ankle, hit him on the knee, Football, football, that’s the game for me. The above constituted the football for the High School this year. We were told we could play, that we had the hearty support of the superintend- ent. There were only four things he requested:— FIRST—That we all attain an average of about 99 per cent, in our grades. SECOND—That we were Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors. THIRD—That we obtain a written certificate from the doctor saying that we were perfect specimens of boyhood and phvsically qualified for foot- ball. FOURTH—That we obtain from our parents a statement that they would be tickled to death to have us play this harmless game. There was one man met the qualifications. o o o Susie H. (Soph. Botany).—“Well—ah—ah—um—well—I don’t know.” o o o Here’s to the Juniors, “May they become as bright as they think thev aie.” o o o Now is the time, if you have read all on this page, to turn over a new leaf. si I OUR WM. KAYSER Druggist and Pharmacist Picture Frames to Order Musical Instruments Kodaks and Photo Supplies Your Patronage Solicited WM. 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SIFERD, Jr. Funeral Director WAPAKONETA, OHIO Phones: Office 364; Residence 64 • • Picture Frames and Moldings FIRST-CLASS RIGS AT REASONABLE PRICES • • CABS AND CARRIAGES FOR FUNERALS AND WEDDING PARTIES WAPAKONETA, 0. Auto Garage Livery, feed and Sale Stables ANDREW GEHRLICN, Prop. |1 horses Bought H and Sold == Full Line Hearsey Tires HKHKHKHKKK 0 KKKKH Excelsior Bicycles Chkkh kh ch kkhkhkh hkh jO h Perry Street Entrance opposite Hotel Steinberg Willipie Street Entrance opposite Henry House. Telephone No. 10 WAPAKONETA, O. Guns Ammunition Miss C. (Sen. Literature).—“And Sylvan was the god of what, Blanch?” Blanch J.—“My heart.” o o o Mr. Pool (Soph. Botany).—“Mr. Brockert, is rust motile, or non- motile?” Walter.—“The locomotion of rust is nonmotile.” o o o Miss R. (Jun. Rhetoric).—“Howard, which building in Chicago is the highest ?” Howard B.—“Congressional Library. Miss R.—Oh! What makes you say that?” Howard B.—“Because it has the most stories.” o o o Miss H. (Fr. Physiology).“—Dale, what is a sudatory bath?” Dale W.—“One where soap is used.” o o o The Freshies up to meet the sun, The Soph, is on the wing; But the Senior lies in bed until, He hears the jingle ring. o o o Mr. Haupert (Sen. Review).—“Now just suppose all the girls were to be sent from school, what would follow, anyhow? Edwin T. (excitedly).—“I would.” I i i I 1 I XI 3 DrMWluPM- Runkle DENTIST Peoples Bank Building Kksioknck Piionb 253 Afdittt School Buildings A Specialty Fisher Block, WAPAKONETA, OHIO T. ATTORNEY AT LAW Practice in all the Courts of the State Money to Loan from the Office • • Over First National Bank Phone 198 Wapakoneta, O. The Auglaize KhCHCH UT 0 HCHCH CH 0 H 0 H OdCHCHCHCK Republican W. J. McMurray, Publisher Subscription 52.00 Per Year In Advance $1.50 Job Printing A Specialty Office in Republican Building Auglaize Street WAPAKONETA. - OHIO Capital iStock $100,000 Undivided Profits $75,000 w vi vi vi vi OFFICERS: L. N. BLUME CHAS. F. HERBST. J. F. MOSER, ED. HELLER. - President Vice-President Assistant Cashier - Bookkeeper DIRECTORS: L. N. Biume. Jacob Hauss. J. H. Goeke. Wm. Kreitzer, C W. Timmermeister, L. N. Means, Chas. F. Herbst, F. C. Layton, H. Moser, Jas. Wilson, Jr„ H. G. Fisher. H. W. Taeusch, WAPAKONETA OHIO K HEADACHES —OR — GLASSES Are you a victim of headache? Did it ever occur to you to inquire into the cause? Ninety per cent, of headaches are caused by strained or imperfect eyes. You see perfectly—that may be-but by over-taxing- the delicate muscles of the eye you impose upon them more work than they are able to do. Neither can you relieve the strain by “hoping- your eyes will become stronger”—weak eyes, when in need of glasses always go from bad to worse. If your eyesight is in any way de- fective I can correct it This I guar- antee. Good Glasses always at mod- erate prices. A. C. CaJacob, Jeweler and Graduate Optician WAPAKONETA, OHIO A. W. KLIPFEL Dealer in STAPLE AND FANCY... Groceries ALSO Fresh Meats • • Phone 29 PROMPT DELIVERIES EVERY HOUR AND A HALF WAPAKONETA, OHIO © J. I. KOI © The Old RELIABLE FURNISHES Fancy Cakes In Large Quantities ON Short Notice All kinds of Breads a Specialty DID YOU EVER SEE Timmermeister—quiet a minute? White—when he had a shine? Nichols—when he was serious? Anna W—when she was angry? H. Dobie—ever have a lesson? Butch—when she said something sensible? Emma T—without a smile? Gertrude H.—fall down? L. Dobie—without Mildred? Mildrcn E.—without Louis? Benner—when sent to office? Nettie T.—when she came in late? Heinisch—walk straight? Miss Conrath—when a note was passed? A Class Book—as good as this one? A Class—as original as the Class of “ ’08”? O O O In Rhetoric one memorable day, Some one seemed to think. That a girl’s cheek was like a rose Only because ’twas pink. But Urfe arose most seriously, And after he had coughed. Said, just as if he really knew. That some girl’s cheeks were soft. Ibotel Steinberg 5VVV W e T cAerw Coxmmfcuces 'KaVes § £.00 aw § £.$0 )Da aVvOue a, G .o W. T. SCHAFFER Grocer. K OO H CH O HCH CH D H OO H 0O H O HCHCHCH CKH K O H H OOO HJOO KH O H3 StayiVe. awA ‘Saue Srocems FRESH AND CURED MEATS HIGHEST PRICE FOR PRODUCE Prompt Attention to Telephone Orders —DEALER IN Hay, Grain and Feed DELIVERS FROM GROWER DIRECT TO CONSUMER WITH PREVAILING MARKETS SATISFACTORY SERVICE IS GUARANTEED MDe SoWcW )om 'inaV Grier arA 'PaVrorva§e WAPAKONETA, OHIO F. (. Layton Roy. E. Layton Layton Son Attorneys At Law OFFICES Fisher-Hauss Block Telephone 8 WAPAKONETA. OHIO Farmers 23 Auglaize Street Phone 147 Wapakoneta, Ohio A number of our High School boys arc great pool sharks, and since March, twenty-third, the girls are simply wild about “Pool”. o o o M. Kolter’s definition of a sheep:— Oh. one of those things, that run around with wool all over them”. o o o (Fr. German).—“Sie sass auf dem Stuhle.” Daisy S. (translating).—“She was sitted on a chair.” o o o Mr. Pool (Soph. Botany).—“What is Cellulose, Miss Davis?” Susie.—“Earl Lanning’s collar.” o o o An unmarked grave was one time pointed out to Mr. Haupert in a dilapidated, old “Seminary.” o o o Walter Anderson wishes to state that he has moved with his family, when quite young, to Wapakoneta, where they are now at home. o o o There was a young girl named Taylor, Who fell in love with a sailor. But Howard became jealous Is what she would tell us. Was why she was looking much paler. o o o There was a young man named Pool, Who came to this good old High School, Well, he is right there, With lard in his hair, And on the first of April won’t fool. o o o There is a class of “’08”, And for it. you’ll find no mate. They all are so bright. Always doing what’s right Never coming to class one bit late. O O O Mr. Pool (Sen. Civics).—Mr. Han- old. tell us what you know about Ed- mund Randolph.” Harry—“I don’t know Mr. Ran- dolph.” o o o A Conundrum, for the Juniors.—“If it takes a blind flea three days to crawl, backwards, through a barrel of molasses, how far will a gooseberry have to fall to split a shingle.” o o o Fred W. (Sen. Civics).—“Benja- min Franklin was the man who dis- covered the “Fire Place.” o o o Koneta, on her dainty arm, Found a little flea; And every time she grabbed at it, It would “Twenty-Three.” Keno saw her acting up. And the cause he knew; Keno smiled and said “Ah! Ha! Koneta’s got ’em too.” o o o Leslie N. (Sen. Civics).—“LaFay- ette sent troops out of his own pocket, when men were needed, and it was hard to get them to enlist.” S. A. Hoskins C. L. Smith Hoskins (S- Smith Offices: Peoples National Bank Building WAPAKONETA, OHIO Clothiers Hatters AND Tailors Phone 190. Steinle Newman UP-TO-DATE-BAKERY Bakery _________ FANCY CAKES All Kinds ol Breads Come and See Us. Opp. Timmermeister Rogers Co. WAPAKONETA, 0. JEWELRY FOR OUT-OF-DOORS: may not be so elaborate as is worn at indoor functions, but it should have an attractive charm distinctive of good taste At Moser’s you will see a dis- play seldom equaled in point of beauty or design and charming elegance, and as usual we have kept our prices very moderate. Henry Moser Jeweler and Expert Optician W. Auglaize St., - Wapakoneta, 0. COPYRIGHT THE ZOFKIE-FOOS CO. THE ZOFKIE-FOOS CO. Headquarters College Cut The Standard Ederhcimer, Siein Co. The Zotkie-foos Company it Clothiers and Tailors Opposite Hotel Steinberg, WAPAKONETA, OHIO S. W. McFARLAND. President. M. BROWN, Vice-President. A. A. KLIPFEL, Cashier. A. J. BROWN, Ass't. Cashier. C. H. KLEIN. Bookkeeper The Peoples National Bank Capital Stock, - - $100,000 Surplus and Profits, $50,000 Directors Michael Brown N. E. Haywood Casper Heinl S. A. Hoskins Frank McFarland S. W. McFarland Abraham Kahn Henry Hartman C A. Stueve High-toned Clothes You'll find the Hart Schaf- fner Marx clothes in our store; as good an evidence of our good quality as you can ask. All-wool, correct style, per- fect tailoring, and a fit guar- anteed. The same standard of qual- ity all through the store. fisher Clothing Company WAPAKONETA, OHIO Hauss Bitler a ravri, 'SVowr ar A S e,eA 5 TCteCovmveV ftuv ers ax A Mowers Implements, Buggies, Surreys, farm Wagons WAPAKONETA, OHIO Telephone 160 East Auglaize St. file IimeriM Rogers Company YA ARAKOINETA, OHIO K H 0 HKH CH H iKH 0 KKK 0 H H 0 HKKKKHKH K HKHKHKK OCH 0 HKJ 3 3 Big Stores DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, SHOES Up-to-date merchandise that combines style and quality KKKKHJ HHHJCKKHKKJO HKHKHKKXKKKHJO KKKHKHKKKHKKHKHKKHKKHK3 Kuppenheimer's clothing for the young men. The handsomest and swellest styled clothing in America. Shoenberg's famous college cut clothes for the real swell young fellow who wants a suit that screams right up to the minute in style. KKKKKKKKKKHJ Shoes PACKARDS shoes for young men in all the late lasts. OXFORDS in tan and shiny shoes. DOUGLAS Shoes—real swell in all the new toes; the best wearing shoe ever made. DOROTHY DODD for the ladies who always want the newest styles. BUDDS famous shoes and slippers for misses and children the best line in America. KHJCKHJCKKvHJCKHJCHJCKKHJCHJCHJCKHJCKKHXHXKKKKKKKKKKKKKHJCKKKHJC; A visit to our store will make a customer of you. Try it O h ckh o h h o h o h h o h h h kh h h 0 h ch h file Timmermeister Rogers (onpy J . H . G o e k e R. B. Anderson Goeke - Anderson attorneys at law Wapakoneta, Ohio Democrat Block No. 6 Willipie St. J. ft. Iflusser [practice in all the Courts • • • Phone No. 27 WAPAKONETA, OHIO DR. E. BOBO Dentist down and Bridge Work A SPECIALTY Telephone 267. OVER RINEHART’S GROCERY Wapakoneta, . Ohio The Snyaer Mfg. Company hw hkkj h o k h oh o kh«hkh oooo hkh kkkhkh ooo hkh ooooooo MANUFACTURERS OF FURNITURE AND DEALERS IN LUMBER A full stock of all kinds oi Lumber We make a specialty of interior finish and our mill work is first-class throughout and prices to compete with any in the market. We Carry in Stock a Full Line of Veranda Material Mouldings, Casing, Base Give us an opportunity to Figure with You. KHCHWH O0%.a H K l OiXHKH OO H«KKKXK HKKH CHWHKKKHKHKHKKHKiai3 The Snyder Mfg. Company 'v Fisher Hardware Company KKKKHKHKHKK KHKKKKKH C«H CKHXHXHXKKKKHKK a HKKKHKKKHKK 0 i We are ready lor Business ©) Arc You? We bid lor pur orders D PROMPT SERVICE GOOD GOODS SATISFACTORY PRICES K 00 HXHKKHKHKH 0 HKKHKH OiKHKHKHKH CK CKKHKH HKKH H H iWKJ Wapakonetd. 0. , Wapakoneta, 0. Frank McFarland. Robert Culliton McFarland Culliton McFarlands Old Stand chkkkk o k hkkkkk ch o kkkkhkh hkjoo kkhkkh c Livery and Feed STABLES KKH HKHKH OOCH O HJ0 H3OOOOO HKHKHJO H O O OOOO H KH C CH OOOa Phone 91. Wapakoneta, Ohio. Horses Boarded by the Day or Week Special Attention Given to Traveling Men 14794383 gH O KH { {H K {H H tH O HXKKHKHKKHKKKK HKHKHKH H CH 0 KHKHKIO HJO KK l i me m FOR UP-TO-DATE LUINCH Delicious and Tender Hot Pork and Beef at all hours Soups of all kinds, Oysters served in all styles—in season, Home made Pies, SHORT ORDER WORK A SPECIALTY OPEN DAY AND NIGHT 1st. Door North of Traction Station. 'Phone 327 ZinTs Cabin j --FOR- Home Made Candies —and— Finest Ice Cream in Town Call up ’Phone No. 292 lor Your Sunday Dinner and we will deliver it to any part of the city ON SHORT NOTICE_ - JACOB ZINT, Prop., 1st. Door South of Traction, StaUon, Wapakoneta, - Ohio. CHAS. KAHN COMPANY Correct Dress for Women High-class Exclusive Models in Women’s Strictly MAN TAILORED SUITS 0 kKh kKH O H hKhKhKhK O We Have Enlarged Our LADIES’ READY-TO-WEAR DEPARTMENT We boast to have the best fitted up room between Toledo and Cincinnati. Our room now is 22 feet wide and 100 feet long for nothing but ladies' ready- to-wear goods. ' p 1 SEE WHAT THIS DEPART- MENT CONTAINS. A full line of ladies' and misses' tailored and Demi Suits. Ladies' afternoon and calling dresses. Silk dresses—large variety. Silk and wool novelty jumper suits. Ladies' and misses lingerie dresses all shades. Linen dresses, linen tailored suits, separate skirts, separate jackets, evening coats and capes. Net waists, silk waists and lingerie waists. Everything that a Woman Wears You Can Get in This Department CHAS. KAHN COMPANY Fountain Pens Any School Books The Latest Books Most Lasting Toilet Waters Choice Perfumes Lowney’s Candies —.AT — Hunter’s Drug Store The fcxGLIL Store Telephone No. 239. WAPAKONETA, OHIO J. T. HOWARD MANUFACTURER OF Harness • « Saddlery AND DEALER IN ROBES, BLANKETS, DUSTERS. NETS, COLLARS, WHIPS, ETC. Trunks. Bags and Suit Cases 2 Doors East of First National Bank WAPAKONETA, OHIO Smoke E ERADE 5c CIGAR Equalled by Few Excelled by None MANUFACTURED BY Hassenier Em, WAPAKONETA, O. D. J. DAVIS No. 18 West Auglaize St. WAPAKONETA, OHIO Dealer in DRUGS, MEDICINES, Fine Toilet Soaps, Brushes, Combs, Etc. PERFUMERY AND FANCY TOILET ARTICLES I IN GREAT VARIETY Physicians’ Prescriptions Accurately Compounded Wall Paper The Werst-Collins Co. SOLICITS YOUR PATRONAGE Distributers of General Dry Goods Direct from the Mills and Manufacturers NOTIONS, SUNDRIES, TOILET ARTICLES. MATTINGS, DRAPERIES, SHADES, Vk UPHOLSTERING GOODS, CURTAINS, V ART squares, druggets, rugs, OILCLOTH AND LINOLEUM. WRAPS. WAISTS. SUITS, SKIRTS, CARPETS. H 0 KH CKKK? HXKKHKKH iKH lKKKKH 0 KHXH CK DCKHXHrtXHJCK {KKKK OO Corner Auglaize and Perry Streets WAPAKONETA, OLIO Senior Retrospect WAPAKONETA HIGH SCHOOL May, Nineteen Hundred and Eight FLOWEK—Pink Tea Rose x COLORS—Green and Cold x MOTTO—Vive ut Vivas