Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 126 of the 1910 volume:

Senior Annual WAPAK III MAY, NINETEEN HUNDRED TEN AS r CLASS FLOWER COLORS KHarney Rose MOTTO Black and Gold “He Conquers Who Endures ‘ Vincit qui laboret.” Illume High School Building............................... 1 Greeting and Names of Editorial Board......................2 Names......................................................3 Contents...................................................4 Index to ('lass............................................5 Class Day Program..........................................6 Commencement Program.......................................7 Miss Sarah Howell........................................8-9 Editorials.............................................10-11 Superintendent F. E. Reynolds......................... 12-13 Miss Mary Conrath......................................14-15 The Faculty............................................16-17 Mr. Emil Elsass........................................18-19 Class of 191«..........................................20-25 (Mass Poem................................................26 Class History......................................... 27-28 (Mass Will.............................................29-31 Senior Class...........................................32-34 (Mass Prophecy.........................................35-36 Advice to Juniors......................................37-38 Juniors 1910...........................................39-42 Sophomores 1910........................................43-45 Freshmen 1910..........................................46-48 Editorial Board...........................................49 Social Events..........................................50-51 Musical................................................52-54 Athletics..............................................55-68 Jokes..................................................69-83 Alumni.................................................83-88 Ads...................................................89-122 iv FNKOLLMKNT OF si«; NIOK CLASS • o • 1. BOYER, BESSIE. 13. KAHN, HARRY. 2, BROCK ERT, WALTER A. 14. LUSK. EMMETT I). 3. CALDWELL. GEOROE. IS. LA NO HORST. MARIE. 4. CAMPBELL. MARY. 16. MELCH1NG. HAZEL W. 5. COOK. OLIVE GLADYS. 17. MOORE. BEl'LAH. 6. CRAWFORD. HARRY L. 18. McFarland, marie. 7. DAVIS. SUE W. 19. METZ. NEWMAN McK. 8. GOSSARD. EVA. 20. MECKSTROTH. EDWIN 9. HEADAPOHL. CLARA. 21. PBPPLE. GUY C. 10. HENRY, SUE. 22. ROSTORFER. ADA. 11. HIGGINS. NELLIE. 23. SHAW. FENTRUS. 12. KEIFER, MABEL. V CLASS DAY PROGRAM MAY TWENTY-FIFTH. NINETEEN IH’NDRKD TEN DROWN TIIKATKK •’She Sloop lo Conquer (OLIVKK COLIHIMITH • o • Sir Charles Marlow Young Marlow.... Squire Hardcastlc.. George Hastings... Tony Lumpkin.... Roger............ Diggorv.......... Dick............. Thomas........... Stingo........... Mrs. Hardcastlc... Kate Hardcastlc... Constance Neville. Maid.............. ...Emmett Lusk George Caldwell ..Newman Metz .Harry Crawford ___Harry Kahn ....Guy Pepple .Walter Brockert ...Emmett Lusk . .. Carl Wintzer ...Emmett Lusk ....Susie Henry Marie McFarland ...Beulah Moore ..Hazel Melching ACT I—Scene 1. A Chamber in Hardcastle’s House. Scene 2. At the “Three Pigeons.” ACT II—A Room in Hardcastle’s House. ACT III—The Same Room in Hardcastle’s House. ACT IV—The Same Room in Hardcastle’s House. ACT V—Scene 1. Garden Near Hardcastle’s House. Scene 2. A Room in Hardcastle’s House. ♦Assisting. FORTIETH ANNUAL COMMKNGEMKNT WnpakoiiHn lliiili School MAY TWENTY-SIXTH. NINETEEN III NDEED TEN BROWN THEATRE • O • Music............................................. Orchestra Invocation................................Rev. C. V. Caldwell Music—(a) “Two Grenadiers”.............................Class (b) “June” Ohio in Peace...............................Clara Ucadapohl Reading—“The Sweet Girl Graduate.” a Monologue, Marie McFarland Ohio in Statesmanship.......................Edwin Meckstroth Piano Solo—Tannhauser March......................Olive Cook Ohio in Authorship....................................Bessie Boyer Ohio in War...........................................Emmett Lusk Music—“The Bridge” Harry Kahn. Harry Crawford. Newman Metz, Emmett Lusk Class Address..............Dean H. C. Minnich. Oxford, Ohio Presentation of Diplomas, G. A. Wintzcr, Prcst. Board of Education Benediction................................Rev. J. M. Wenrich «•� ■ o Alumni Banquet. Friday Evening, May Tutenty-seOenth Photcx by Helpling. DEDICATED TO MISS SAKAH HOWELL Who. by her strength of Christian character, her faithfulness to every trust, her long and splendid service as teacher in the Wapakoneta High School has found a loving remembrance in the heart of every pupil, this book is re- spectfully dedicated. —9— EDITORIALS • o • The editors of this publication desire on behalf of the entire student body and faculty to express their appreciation of the manner in which the business men and citizens in gen- eral, including the city council, have cheerfully given their aid to make this school year a pleasant as well as a profitable one. and this effort to set before them an example of our work, a success. It is true that a publication of this kind is not the best medium for advertising any business. Knowing this the liberal business men of Wapakoneta have treated us courteously in our soliciting advertisements and by their co- operation have removed much fear as to our success in get- ting out something worthy of our school. The city council, realizing that clean sport and healthful exercise arc essential to keep the young body in condition for work, have granted us the use of the city hall for athletic purposes, together with the use of free heat and light. By their kindness the basket ball management has been enabled to bring here some of the best high school teams. This could not have been done if the association were compelled to pay a heavy rental for the use of the hall. Lovers at all times of clean sport, our citizens have shown their appreciation of the game fight both the basket ball and the base ball teams have made this year and by their attendance at the games have made certain the suc- cess of these sports. A most gratifying and at the same time most surpris- ing fact is that in our school each class realizes the benefit to be derived from a good yearly publication. It is as much credit to the school as it is to the honor of the class in charge of the publication. The other classes of our school have shown by the aid given us this year that they are heartily in sympathy with our effort at not only maintaining but rather raising the already creditable standard. Their contributions in the line of literature and pictures have aided greatly in mak- ing this book attractive and interesting to all parents, no mat- ter in what class of high scljool their children may be found. By making themselves exact models for our cartoonists they have contributed toward the ludicrous as well as artistic side. As a parting word to the Juniors who are to step into our place next year, the Senior class of 1010 extends its heartiest wishes for as great an annual. — 10— After all it is to the teachers we arc indebted for what we gather up. absorb or have pounded into us during our brief school life. Too much credit can not be given to the efficiency oi our present faculty. There have been a few changes in our teaching force since last year. Miss Craig, a graduate of ( berlin. has responded to the pressing need of the school for an increased number of teachers and has taken up part of the Knglish Litrature, the entire English History and is assistant to Miss Conrath in beginning Latin. Another addition is Mr. Bice who came to us from Ohio State, lie is one of the higher things, both in stature and in knowledge, and guides the classes over the complex problems and propo- sitions of Geometry. lie also has a class in Civil Government. These two are the only new teachers. • O • This book would not be complete without an editorial mention of the other members of the teaching force. Special mention should be given to the work of our esteemed Latin teacher and Principal. Miss Conrath. Little will the pupils ever know what cares and anxieties for the good of the school and each individual in it are behind that smiling face, as she takes an equal interest in everyone, encouraging the pro- ficient. sympathizing with those who can not master the in- tricacies of Latin, seldom resorting to the censure no doubt often deserved. Her merry laugh tided us over the rough places and we feel in leaving her care we have indeed gone out from under the care of one who had our true interest at heart. Mention has been made of Miss Howell in the Dedication of this Annual, and it only lies in our poor power to wish her many long years of future service for the cause of Christian Education. Miss Rcinhard has chiefly listened to our argu- ments on “Woman Suffrage, ' and other topics brought out by the study of various English Classics and has imparted much from her great store of knowledge. There is Miss Schwartz and the German! She will be associated in our minds with arguments about long lessons and the awful German prose in- vented chcifly to cause the pupils to use those words so full of expression in which the language abounds. Mr. Morris has succeeded in piloting almost the entire Junior Class and some Seniors through the labyrinths of Chemistry, and in addition has instructed nearly a hundred of the first and second year in Botany. Mr. Crim continues to keep up the efficiency of his department and has taken a new responsibility as coach of the base ball team. o • A LIBRARY. While the student body is very greateful for the equip- ment now in use in the High School, the need of a complete, well regulated library is deeply felt by those having an in- clination to read the best in literature. The school, ah’mg with sister institutions, has always been a leader in intellectual and social betterment. The subject of a public library for the town has been discussed. So have many other plans for the good of our citizens. Although discussion is intersting, what is necessary is for some institution whose position is well recognized, such as our High School, to set the example in this work. A library which would be open to all school child- ren and would contain a graded course oi reading from the primary to the last year of High School would at least be a step toward a larger and broader love of good literature. There will be objections to such a plan. We expect them. There have been objections to every movement for the good of mankind. But why not. while we have this beautiful build- ing, with its splendid heating plant, its well equipped labora- tories. its various efficient departments along all lines of High School work, why not with all these advantages have a library on a par with this institution and its records? This is a matter of really vital importance and no one knows it better than the teachers and the pupils of the High School. —11— Prof. F. F. Reynolds • o • Superintendent I . K. Reynolds of the public schools of apakoneta. was born and reared on a farm in Adams coun- ty. Ohio, lie began his career as a teacher in the district schools of his native county, and has advanced step bv step until he has attained his present position. He is a graduate of the National Normal I niversity of Lebanon. Ohio, and of Defiance College, Defiance. Ohio. Superintendent Reynolds has «.een very successful in school work, and is recognized as ;• leader among school men. Advancing gradually, he has gamed the great success he enjoys today. Mis promotions ha. e heel—a country school teacher. High School Principal of Defiance. i High School Principal of Chillicothe, ().. re- turning afterwards to Defiance to serve for four years as Snpt. of the schools of that city, flic next step was the acceptance of the Superintendence of the public schools of Wapakoucta. This is Mr. Reynolds’ second year with us and under his guidance the schools have been greatly benefited. The standard has been raised by bis efforts to do everything in Ins power for their good, lie is a friend of both teachers and pupils; a man of ability and sound judgment; a jolly good naturod sort of fellow, who enjoys fun and the bright side of school life, but knows the limit to all these. During his short residence at Wapakoucta. lie has made a large circle of friends both among patrons and pupils. Mr. Reynolds has been doing excellent work as Snpt.. and we hope he will remain with us and continue to extend his efforts for the good of the public schools of Wapakoncta for a great many years. —1 - M iss Mary Conratli • o • Miss Con rath lias been Principal of VVapakoneta High School f« r seven years, during which time she lias had charge of the languages. But the High School has increased so fast in the last few years, that it is impossible for one teacher to have complete charge of both Latin and German. Therefore Miss Conratli has devoted her time chiefly to the Latin for the past two years. She is certainly very ably qualified to till the position given to her. as she is a graduate of the University of Chicago, where she received the Pii. I� . degree, and has done some post graduate work at the same University. She has al- so studied abroad, spending fourteen months in special work at Lehrcrinnen Seminar, of Hanover. Germany. Last summer Miss Con rath spent her time in study at Columbia University, and expects to return there again this summer. We, as a class of 1910. feel ourselves proud to know that, during our four years of 1 ligli School work, we have been so closely associated with Miss Conratli. Her good nature has helped us over many obstacles, which would have been difficult to overcome, had it not been for her. She takes an in- terest in everv pupil and tries to make each one pleasant and happy, which lias gained for her the friendship of all. Al- though Miss Conratli is pleasant and jovial, and enjoys fun as long as it is within its proper bounds, yet she knows the bmit of all of these. Therefore. Woe be unto the intruder.” The class of 1910 may be as appreciative ami thankful to her as is in their power, but yet we are indebted to her for only pleasant memories cling about the name of Miss Conratli. That she may continue to be as successful in her good work as she has been in the past, is the earnest desire of the entire class. —15— THE FACri.TY W. K1NI� LE9P1RE MISS III.ANCHK CKAItt s: pwam S REIXHAKI) MISS HUI.DA SCHWARTZ R. C. MORRIS r. I� . CR1M li I'BERTE. HICE MISS ELIZAHETII KINO 1. — Mr. P. W. Kimllcspirc was horn and reared in Iowa. He is a graduate of the Spencer High School, Spencer, Iowa. From the very first. he showed talent along the lines of art. After deciding that this was his calling in life, he entered the Zanerean Art College of Columinis. ()hio. of which he is a graduate. After completing this course, he took a year's post graduate work at Ohio State University, lie was then elected instructor of drawing and penmanship in the Wapakoneta Public Schools, lie has proved himself capable of filling the position and during his two years with us. has given entire satisfaction to all. 2. —Miss Blanche Craig is one of the instructors in English and Latin. She is a graduate of Jberlin College. from which place she comes well recommended. This is Miss Craig's first year with us and she has shown herself worthy of holding the position entrusted to her. No doubt she will he here again next year. 3. —Hubert K. Bice is our efficient teacher of Geometry and Civics. He is a native i Allen county, Ohio. For four years he taught school in the country near Spencerville. hio, after which iic spent one year at Miami University. Then lie attended Ohio State University, from which lie graduated in 1909. Although this is his first year with us. he has shown his talent by his efficient work in this particular line. 4. --Mr. E. I). Crim has been with us for the past two years, and during this time has made a friend of every pupil in the school. He is a graduate of Franklin College. New Athens. )hio, where he earned a Ph. B. degree, having also to his credit a M. Accts. degree of Scio College, Scio. Ohio. He then turned his attention to commercial work. For four years, he was President of Marion Business College. Marion, ( hio. After selling his college there, he accepted the position of Commercial teacher in the Wapakoneta High School. Un- der his leader:� hip. the commercial work has progressed very rapidly: the students turned out of this department arc in de- mand by the best business men of. not only this, hut of other towns and cities, which is the best proof of the work being done. 5. — Miss Elizabeth King, a graduate of the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, is our very able instructor of Music. This is her second year as musical director; during these two years she has been at the head of the different musical organi- zations. Her work has been very satisfactory to all and we hope that she may he successful with her musical talent. 6. — Miss branees Reinhard is our most excellent in- structor in English. She is a graduate of Ohio State Univer- sity. This i Miss Reinhard's third year, which shows that she has been doing good work. She has charge of girls Athletics. 7. —Mr. Ralph C. Morris is filling the position of Science instructor, a place which he is verv ably qualified to fill. He is a graduate of Defiance College. Defiance. Ohio. Last sum- mer he taught in that college, also doing some post graduate work in scientific lines. As he is a great athlete he has charge of our Athletics. 8. —Miss Ilulda Schwartz is spending her second year with us as instructor of German. Miss Schwartz taught one year in Cleveland schools, before coming here. She is a graduate of Western Reserve University, Cleveland. Ohio. Her work with us during the past two years has been thorough and most satisfactory. We wish Miss Schwartz the best of success in her chosen line of work. Photo by Helpling. 1 IN MEMORIAM e O • A long stretch of brilliant sunshine seemingly endless yet quickly passed by have been the school days of the class of 1910. Days that were as a long smooth road, on either side of which tall trees kept guard, their foliage casting shadows like school day troubles across the gathering only to disappear as the dancing breeze caught back the leaves and let the sun- light in. But Death entered into this gathering of the class of 1910 making a shadow deep and long; so deep that its imprint will always be visible and so long that commencement davs find it still present. The class of 1910 lost one of its valued members in the death of Emil Elsass who departed this life in October of the year nineteen hundred ami nine after a siege i some weeks with typhoid fever. A manly young man. full of courage, who gave promise of a brilliant future and who was eager to begin life: one who had the respect and admiration of all with whom he came in contact. Beloved by his teachers and classmates. his death caused deepest sorrow among his friends and ac- quaintances. all of whom bow in humble submission to the All W ise and Omnipotent Providence who had need of this young life in His Kingdom. As a student he was earnest, industrious, endowed with a keen mind and eager to gain knowledge: ever obedient and respectful to his teachers, a friend and chum to his school- mates. In his home he was the pride of his parents and a host of relatives. I nassuming ami of single tastes, cheerful and with a sunny disposition, lie was helpful to all and comfort to the declining years of father and mother. In his death the members of the class of 1910 have lost a friend as well as a schoolmate. Surely of him it may be said that the class is better for his having been a member of it and the world better for his having lived in it. 3iarru (Crntofuri� iilarie illcifarlauh Beulah illimre )—C D (Clara 3ieai� apohl HARRY L. CRAWFORD. Harry is an active, jollv and unobtrusive boy. He has won many friends during his High School course, and is well deserving of the position held during the past year, that President of the Senior Class. Harry has been a diligent and earnest worker, and has distinguished himself as a prominent member of the High School Orchestra. • O • marie McFarland. One wee small girt in the Senior class By the name of Carolyn Marie. Is very jolly and full of fun. And indeed quite pleasing to see. In elocution she ranks first In her studies she's never behind. In fun and sports she fairly delights. But never forgets to be kind. © O • BEULAH MOORE. Beulah is the song bird of the class. One can hear her warbling ever so far. She is very sociable and will give private lessons in Domestic Science to any one of the Junior CLARA HEADAPOHL. Clara is a little girl S very blithe and merry: Upon her head is not a curl. But she reminds you of a fairy. She is loved by all whom she has met For her kind and winning ways; nd she is going to teach school, you bet. When she tribute to her eighteenth birthday pays. 20 (Emmett D. dCitsk (fllitoc (Sineus (Cot� k dWaric Jlniiqluirst ctannnit ittrtz tooocG-: :.cooiv « occK o iOC ii-c: K; j- EMMETT D. LUSK. Emmett wants to be different, lie has persisted in do- ing high class work all through his course and also taken part in athletics. He is a “fusser” and likes to have the girls like him. O • OLIVE GLADYS COOK. Olive, the tall Miss Cook, is a bright, jolly and attrac- tive girl. She is known to all by her charming blush, and it is no hard matter to bring forth this rosy color. Olive has been successful in music, and distinguished herself as High School pianist during the past year. O • MARIE LANGHORST. Marie is a wise and sociable little lady. She always has a cheerful smile for her fiicnds. ami these, too. may be counted by the score. But chief among them is Hazel who may be said to he her very shadow. Marie exacts to be one of the world's greatest stenographers. • o • NEWMAN McK METZ A bashful Freshman, an awakened Sophomore, a stu- dious Junior, a noble Senior. Newman lives in the country and never took anything to stunt his growth. He has gone through High School without forgetting what he came for. —21— 3i:t2fl W. itirirhitu; £ A6a ftustnrfrr iOit r (L. Irpplr Brssir dDn rr Photos by Helpling. HAZEL W. MELCHING. Hazel is a bright sunshiny personage. Her greatest achievement is talking, both in and out of school. She is jolly and industrious. Among the dear old Seniors, Who used to walk through the hall. Is one whom we know as Hazel. W ho scemeth the happiest of all. • o • ADA ROSTORFER. W e all respect and love Miss Ada Who has proven her talent here. And think that she will have success In her new and well chosen career. All through her course in the W II. S. A diligent worker was she. And as a teacher, we are quite sure, She will most successful be. • O • GUY C. PEPPLE. Oh happy, smiling, joyous Guy, How lonely the teachers will be. When you their patience no longer try, By continually playing “Hookie.” Mr. Bice will surely miss you. When in his room you fail to appear, To do your daily penance With a smile, and a word of good cheer. • O • BESSIE BOYER. Bessie is prim, sensible, witty, and decisive. An ex- cellent student and a girl worth knowing, and is fond of little folks. She will, no doubt, spend next winter in the school- room as a firm, but gracious, school teacher. —22— Ittaltrr A. i rnrkrrt Jfcutrws Citato Jttabcl IXxcfrr (£has. (t. iHrrkstruth I’hoto by Helpling. WALTER A. BROCKERT. Walter is noted for his use of big words, and those al- ways in the right place (?). His chief occupation in the labo- ratory is roaming about, lie would pass for a typical Roman because of the shape of his nose. • o • FENTRUS SHAW. Fentrus is a sweet, kind, and lovable girl. Every per- son is won to her by her sweet smiles and gentle ways. She spends a great deal of time thinking about Basket Ball and can play a star game when given the floor. • O • MABLE KIEFER. Mable is a very independent sort of girl, but this has not prevented her from being well liked by her class mates. In many respects she is rather timid. However she is often com- pelled by Mr. Crim to occupy the front seat in the Assembly Room on the account of her whispering. • O • CHAS. E. MECKSTROTH. Mr. Meckstroth was formerly a country school teacher. He is very studious and this accounts for the number of books he takes home every night. Next year he expects to enter medical college. Mr. Meckstroth sticks to his work closer than a brother. -23— -J5 te trains iiarru linitu Qh� a Omssnrfr iiiaru (Camp hr II SUE W. DAVIS. One may know from the laughter in a class room that Sue is in the midst of it. She is always looking for the funny side of things. Sue does not know which will he best, to be a stenographer or a “schoolmarm.” • O • HARRY KAHN. Duck can sing, play basket ball, debate and orate a little. What Buck has not given a trial in the grait line is nardly worthy of consideration. He is always busy but he doesn’t intend to study until he gets out of school. • o • EVA GOSSARD. Eva is kind and jovial. She was a leader in Girls’ Bask- et Ball, but never neglected her lessons for athletics. Some- times known in the labratory as “Lady Macbeth.” Eva says she may conic back to school next year for a commercial course. “The tree of deepest root is found, Least willing still to quit the ground.” o O • MARY CAMPBELL. Mary is a quiet and unassuming girl, and a very in- dustrious worker. She has always proven herself equal to all the tasks which confronted her. and has (in this manner) won the love and esteem of teachers and pupils. Mary expects to become a teacher sometime, and it is the earnest wish of all. that she may Micceed in this, her chosen vocation. NELLIE HIGGINS. Nellie’s ways arc very charming. Her mistakes are very few; Fear not; Nellie will not harm you. Though her glances pierce you through. She her lessons always studies With the greatest zeal and care : And she likes to have fun also When she has the time to spare. • o • GEORGE CALDWELL. George delights in base ball and Latin. lie is noted for his his fine arguments in Rhetoric. It is thought by some that he will he a preacher, by others a base hall player. But George says he is going to be a diplomat. • O • SUE HENRY. The Eternal Question Mark? When she can’t think of any more questions, she giggles. Sue’s jokes often become of any more questions, she giggles. Sue’s jokes often become monotonous but she usually accomplishes her purpose of mak- ing people laugh. There was a young lady named Sue With her lessons she never got through; She played with toys and liked the boys. This jolly, laughing Sue. —25— Class Poo ni • O • 1 sit in the moonlight a thinking What the future of our class will he. But tar into the dim future I am quite unable to sec. Outside the gay hells are ringing And 1 count the strokes twenty three It meancth the number in our class That this week are set free. We know not what each day bringeth, Each minute, each day. each hour. But we keep on steadily climbing To the pinnacle of the tower. “lie conquers who endureth,” Is the motto of our class. From School Life into Life’s School Forever, now we pass. Our President • O • Harry Crawford, Senior man. Who for President he ran: .And got it too. but such is life. When one is lucky in a strife. As a President we like him As we really ought to do; Not because his face is handsome Or his hair, a chestnut hue. But because he is ambitious And tries to make things go. And wants to make the Senior Class Be anything but slow. We like him ’cause he tries to make Our class, the one, true blue: Just because you’re Senior President. Mr. Crawford, here’s to you. —26— CLASS HISTORY CLARA HEAD A POM L. • o • One bright September morning, in the year lOOb. a frightened and bashful class of about fifty-seven in number, assembled in the old High School building in one of the two rooms occupied by the High School. Although we had look- ed forward to this day for a long time, we could not help feel- ing timid at first. Gradually, however, we passed this stage successfully and there it was that we showed the true worth of our class. How often we worked a whole hour on a single algebra problem in order to see that smile of approval appear on Miss Howell’s face. Rut oh! how difficult it was to keep back the tears, which would come in spite of all our efforts to keep them back, whenever we were reprimanded by Miss Conrath or Mr. Helter. Never can we forget the first time we were tardy nor how determined we were, after Miss Con- rath’s lecture, that it should never happen again. We had just become used to our high school work, when almost be- fore we knew it. we were Freshmen no longer. On arriving at school the following September, we found that many changes had taken place. Mr. Helter had re- signed his position during the summer months, and Mr. Haupert had been appointed to take his place. Mr. Heller’s departure was sincerely regretted, for we had all learned to respect and honor him during our Freshman year. Mr. Haupert. however, began his duties in a way which proved that he was very capable of carrying out the part intrusted to him. It has also become evident that the high school had be- come guilty of using shall for will, many for can. and of mak- ing other grammatical errors. Therefore, it was found neces- sary to send for Miss Rcinhard. who has done all in her power to correct our English. And now to go back to the class. I’pon investigation it was found that many who had begun with us as Freshmen had not appeared for various .reasons. In this year we first realized what real study was. How we wished that we could write up original rules to demonstrate the propositions in Geometry. And how we did work at Ceasar each day. only to find the next lesson more difficult. Rut Ceasar’s bridge, which our class took such pains to build and which, in Miss Conrath's estimation, was something re- markable. finally helped us over these difficulties. Meanwhile the high school had gradually grown larger and larger. The rooms at last became so crowded that it was found necessary to move one class into the hall. Now our good behavior bore fruit, tor our class was the one chosen to go and here we re- mained until the new High School building was completed. Then on a well remembered day the change was made. The whole High School with all their belongings in the literary world, headed by Miss Conrath carefully carrying an enormous Katin dictionary, wended their way down Black- hoof street. It is needless to say that we were proud of this new building which seemed like a palace as compared with our former close quarters. One of the last events of the year was a delightful hayride to the beautiful DeLong home at Cridersville. Surely no one. after partaking of the excellent lunch and enjoying the ride home in the moonlight, could re- gret that he had neglected his studies for one night. Soon we were Juniors. W e were now one year nearer to our goal. Already in the beginning of the year the first of the many meetings concerning the Junior-Senior reception was held. In the midst of these preparations our High School was saddened by the death of our beloved superintendent Mr. Ilaupert. We can truly say that Mr. Haupert gave up his life for his hoys and girls, for up to his last illness, although at times he was hardly able, he labored for us. Mr. Reynolds, our present superintendent, was appointed to the vacant posi- tion. The great respect, which the Seniors and other classes have for him, shows what place he has won in the hearts of his scholars. Now preparations for the reception continued. Every succeeding meeting became more important than the preceding one. Finally the long looked for day arrived. The hall was beautifully decorated with the colors of the Seniors, which, together with the cozy corners, palms and other plants, made it a sight well worth beholding, («antes, dancing, re- freshments made the evening one of the most successful events in the history of the school. Seniors! .What a vast meaning that one word convey- ed us. After the roll-call of the first morning we were found to be about twenty-eight in number. For unknown reasons four of these became estranged from us. Emil Klsass. was soon summoned to his heavenly home. His death cast a gloom not only over the class, but over the whole high school, for he had always been one of the most active among us. Our Senior class not being an exception to other preceding Senior classes had its trouble and difficulties, which, however, we must acknowledge, were very few as compared with the pleasant memories which will always linger with us. ()ne in- teresting event of the year was the mock trial which decided the very important question whether or not ('.tty I’epple was guilty of killing W alter Brockert’s «log. which had been found dead before the Brockcrt home. The witnesses, as a whole, testified very accurately, although Marie McFarland, who was Walter’s witness did not know where he lived, and Mr. Meckstroth very plainly saw Guy IVpple in the pool-room on the south side of the street when the pool-room in question was on the north side. The impartial jury finally handed in the verdict in which Guy I’epple was found guilty. Judge Metz tnen read the sentence in a gruff and matter of fact voice; Then there was the literature class composed mainly of would be teachers.” Such times as we had in teaching the «►ther members of our class selections of good authors. The Roman Forum which Miss Conrath estimates so highly was also partly made by seniors. What if the clay «lid crack a number of times before it was completed ami therefore had to be made over. All this is forgotten in the beauty of the now perfectly finished Forum. Our class has also long been made famous for its elocutionary [lowers in the persons of Marie McFarland ami Susie Henry. George Caldwell. New- man Metz and Bessie Boyer have become famous for their brilliant debates. Olive Cook is our representative in the musical world. Harry Kahn and Emmett Lusk have brought great honor to us bv their victories in Basket Ball. Surely such a class has a great future before it. But let us not try to pry into the years to come, but rather let us put our trust in Him who will surely lead us aright. Let us hope that after our high school «lavs are ended and others have taken our places, our hearts will be gladdened with the beautiful lines of Fritz-Greene I lalleck, None knew you but to love you, None named you but to praise.” ■28— CLASS WILL 1 JESSIE BOYER. • o • In the name of the faculty of the Blume High School. We, the Senior Class of the city of VVapakoncta, in the county of Auglaize and the state of ()hio. and being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make, publish and declare this our Last Will and Testament, in manner following: FIRST.—It is our will that all the former misdeeds that have been committed by us in thought, word or deed against the powerful rulers of this great High School be forgotten and forgiven by the foresaid persons. SECOND.—To Superintendent Reynolds we bequeath all articles found belonging to the Seniors after their de- parture. THIRD.—We bequeath to Miss Mary Conrath the recipe used by the Senior boys in making mud pies. Since she was so pleased with their humble efforts we would advise her to take a special course in pie making at Columbia University next summer. FOURTH.—To Miss Sarah Howell we bequeath the love and respect of the entire Senior Class. Her kind words of encouragement, which have aided us so much in school life, will certainly aid is in the great work of life’s school. FIFTH.—To Miss Frances Reinhard who has labored so diligently to instill into the Senior minds a thorough know- ledge of English, we bequeath twenty three Herrick and Damon Rhetorics. We also bequeath to the foresaid person permission to use any books in our modern up-to-date library. SIXTH.—We bequeath to Mr. Crim an automatic typewriter that will take down the names of all persons who whisper in the study hall. We also bequeath to the aforesaid person a phonograph that will inform Miss Conrath of the mis-deeds of the transgressors. SEVENTH.—To Mr. Morris we bequeath two large “GY in deportment received by Clara Hcadapoh! and Eva Gossard for the month of March, to have and to hold in trust until he finds someone he considers worthy of them. EIGHTH.—To Miss Blanche Craig we give and bc- —29— queath a mileage hook belonging to Mary Campbell. YYc assure Miss Craig that this book is valid on all railways, es- pecially on the one leading to Findlay. X INTI I.—In case her recitation room should be re- plastered next summer, we bequeath to Miss llulda Schwartz all the precious bits of the original plastering. I FNTH.—To Mr. Bice we bequeath a penny note book containing all the sensible things Harry Kahn has said in Civics class «luring the last four and one-half months. We ex- pect Mr. Bice to value this book as highly as his beloved World’s Almanac. ELE EXTII.—To the scientific department of the Blunie High School we give and bequeath one small fly care- fully preserved in acetic acid by Marie McFarland. As this small beginning is destined to bring about great results we hope that the gift will be duly appreciated. TWELFTH.—Since we have recently acquired the title of the most obedient class that has ever graduated, we be- queath to the Junior Class that former title of wiggly. giggly, leany Juniors. THIRTEENTH.'—To the Sophomore Class we be- queath that power of imagination | ossessed by Sue Henry. FOURTEENTH.—To the Freshman Class we be- queath some sealing wax and the box in which the jokes for the Senior Annual were collected. After they have placed some of their superfluous energy in the box and carefully scal- ed it we would advise them to take great care of it as they will need it before they become Seniors. FIFTEENTH.—All the curls, puffs, rats, ribbons and bangs that have been invented in the art of hair dressing by- Sue Henry, we bequeath to Vivian Arnold and Thecla Stueve. SIXTEENTH.—The turban cap which saved the life of Eva Gossard in the great contest at St. Marys we bequeath to J'ansy l.orton. If Miss Lorton will always wear this cap in basket ball games she need never be afraid of fracturing her skull. SE ENTER NTH.'—To Carl Wintzer and Frank Con- naughton we bequeath that love of mental ami physical exertion that has made famous two earnest and energetic Seniors. Guy 1’cpple and Beulah Moore. EIGHTEENTH.'—We bequeath the modest and un- assuming manner of Newman Metz to James Anderson and advise him to make good use of this needed gift. NINETEENTH,—To Carl Fischer and Carl Abe we bequeath that Inevitable and Irresistible” Dictionary that alter Broekert is about to publish. I’W EXTIETH.— Knowing how valuable such a pos- session will prove to him, we bequeath to Charles Davis all the perseverance and diligence belonging to Mr. Meckstroth. I EX 1 Y -FIRST,—The title of inseparable friends” that belongs to Hazel Melching and Marie Langhorst. we be- queath to Merle Hamilton and Ruby Wintzer. 1 ENTY-SECONI),—The athletic ability of Emmet Lusk, we bequeath to Edward Elliott who, by the help of this gift, will undoubtedly become a star in the athletic world. r ENTY-THIRD,—The honorable position of grumbler and growler of the Senior Class which George Caldwell has held during the past winter, we bequeath to Wilhelm Tacusch. I ENT -FOl R ITE—We bequeath the cheerful and sunny disposition of the Senior Class which has been entrust- ed to Susie Davis and Fentrus Shaw for the last four years, to Robert Edmiston. —30— TWENTY-FIFTH.—That hearty laugh possessed by Marie McFarland, we bequeath to Roy Mertz as a substi- tute for his everlasting grin. TWEXTY-SIXT11.—The poetical ability of Olive Cook we give and bequeath to George Connaughton with the condition that he must not allow it to lose any of its value. TWENTY-SEVENTH.—The perfect conduct of Xellc Higgins. Ada Rostorfer and Mable Kiefer, we bequeath to Donald Moore, since he needs all of this virtue that he can ob- tain. TWENTY-EIGHTH.—The talent that Harry Craw- ford possesses as an actor, we bequeath to William Dorley. We hope that William will use this talent to the delight of Miss Conrath next year. We hereby nominate and appoint Mr. Reynolds to be the executor of this Last W ill and Testament. In Witness Thereof we have hereunto set our hand the nintcenth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and ten. THE SENIOR CLASS. The foregoing instrument was subscribed by the Senior Class, the Testator, in the presence of each of 11s and was at the same time declared by them to be their LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT, and we at their request, sign our names hereto in their presence as attesting witnesses at Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, Ohio. HAZEL TAM. resides at Wapakoneta, Ohio. ROBERT STECH, resides at Wapakoneta, Ohio. -31— —32— Senior Chins Officers and Yell Harry L. Crawford .... President Sue Henry Vice-President Clara Headapohl Secretary Fentrus Shaw ------ Treasurer Class Yell One. two. three, four, five, six, seven. All tfood Seniors tfo to Alle rak-a-dak a-dak A lie rak-a-dak a-den We are the class of 1910 —33— CLASS PROPHECY c O • PROPHECY. Educational Census of 1910. Ten years ago 1 took the educational census of apako- ncta, and 1 am to take it again. My. hut the time does fly! So. on a gentle spring morning I visited Superintendent Reynolds to see about his family. 1 felt rather timid as I reached the door of his office, but walked in. Here he sat leaning his head on his hands and talking to himself. 1 heard him murmur: “There never was a cla s like 1910. I never had to ask them to do a thing twice, and they were always willing to do what I asked them.” I cleared my throat and he looked up: with a sad smile he asked me what my business was. W hen I told him that 1 was to take the census, his face brightened. I noticed in a moment he had recognized me. for he said: “You took the census before, do sit down, you have plentv of time. Let me begin with, mv tirst familv. the class Of 1910.“ I took a large chair and sat down by the window and this is what he told me. rite eldest t mv family of 23 children is Edwin Meek- strotb. who has finished his college course and taken up his practice as a physician. In all these years he has never lost a case, became of his calmness, due of course, to his excellent training at home (Illume High School.) “Beulah surprised me very much. She entered the Good Samaritan Hospital, studied three years, and now is very pro- ficient in the nursing profession. She is still, however, the same Beulah Moore. Newman Metz is prominent among Ohio’s greatest pro- fessors. He did not grow tall for nothing and his superior height enables him to look down with disdain upon the short- comings of others. Me. Eke all the other college professors, goes around representing his college and giving the same lit- tle Spiel” to tile different high schools of the country. The pupils arc very grateful for the time he takes away from their studies.” There is Marie McFarland. You know she went to National Park Seminary in the fall of 1910. studied there two years, then went to the Lcland Powers School of Expression. Site is now starring in “Madam Butterfly” singing the whole role herself. She has made wonderful improvement, don’t you think?” “The next of my children is I Carry Crawford. He has at last reached his highest ambition and has blossomed out as a first class dancing master. He is now engaged in teaching his many pupils how to trip “The Light Fantastic Toe” played by his accomplished wife.” Didn’t 1 tell you I had three girls at home? I mean Clara, Nolle and .Ada. Clara is principal of the High School in St. Marys. Nolle and .Ada are teachers in our High School ami all arc promised a bright future.” “George Caldwell after taking the High School course in three years, graduated from college with high honors. He is engaged in the diplomatic service and is now trying to form a treaty between the I’nitcd States and France over a dispute about an island in the Pacific claimed by the teachers of the Bin me High and christened “Patience. “Hazel Melching and Marie Langhorst decided before they graduated from the High School to be stenographers. After completing a two years course at a business college. Hazel ac- cepted a prominent position as stenographer in a large dry goods store in Denver, Colo. Marie not liking to study very well, accepted a position in a lawyer’s office in Wapakoneta and in due course of time married the lawyer’s son. “Harry Kahn is the next one 1 call to memory. Uncle Charley retired from business, leaving the entire management to his worthy successor, Harry. He was the head manager at Kahn’s store until he grew tired of the quiet city � i Wapako- neta. Then he decided to go to the busy metropolis of New York where he now displays his talent in what his early edu- cation best fitted him for. Kva Gossard. the champion basket ball player of the class of 1910. is now on the wide road of success in the athletic world. She i basket ball coach in one of the large colleges of the eastern states and has traveled extensively in the foreign countries with her champion up-to-date players. Her players have never lost either their turbans or games. “Emmett Lusk is a prominent lawyer. You remember he showed wonderful ability in that field while yet a young man in the great Brockcrt-Pcpplc case held in the Illume liig’n School in 1 10. He won the case for Mr. Tlrockert by holding the cr.tire jury spell bound by his eloquent language, lie has swelled his bank account in many cases, such as. divorce cases, murder cases, etc.” Sue Henry graduated from the journalistic department of the Ohio State University and has now taken up her career. She is one of the greatest 20th century novelists. Her chief work. “What All High School Girls Ought to Know. has gained world wide fame. Her chief advise to girls is: ‘W'hat ever you do girls, don’t study too hard and ruin your health in school.’ Yesterday as I was looking over some of the latest books just received from a publisher. I came across one with this title: “A Dictionary of the Inevitable and Irresistible Words of the English Language. You can imagine mv stir prise on opening the book, to find on the first page a picture of the author. Walter Brockcrt. He highly recommends his book to all modern High Schools and Colleges. “Oh yes. I must not forget Mabel Kiefer, nor will I. She is now in the millinery business and has certainly made a success of it. Her good taste and low prices appeal to every one. “Guv I’cpple has taken out a patent on a thinking ma- chine by which the pupils of High School may go through school with the aid of this machine without studying. His agents are trying to introduce it into our school, but some of the pupils, such as: William Dorley. Adrain Weber, Clarence Meyer and Mildred Faber, say that it takes more thinking to run the machine than it does to get their lessons without it. “Then lastly, Bessie. Fentrus. Olive. Mary and Susie Davis, like the five wise virgins, left for a co-cducational college in the fall of 1 10. Each one received a Bachelor’s degree in domestic science in 1914. Instead of studying another year for their M. A. degree they wisely decided to take double M. A. degrees. Fentrus married a graduate of the law school of Chicago and lives in that city. Mary, of course, came back home and lives on a farm south of this city. You know she took a senior of ’09. Bessie gratified her life long wish by marrying a man considerably older than herself and now en- tertains her many friends at her palatial home in St. Augus- tine. Florida. Olive lives in the suburbs of Cincinnati, where her husband is a minister of the gospel. But Sue. you know her. liked W’apakoncta. so she is living on East Auglaize street. “And now I would say that at the end of ten years. I find all my eniors prosperous and happy. The good work they did while in the High School has proved indeed a won- derful beginning for the worthy positions they now hold in life. I am proud of them. “Oh! are you going so soon? Come again and we’ll talk over the futures of my othc ' families. Well, good morn- ing. HAZEL MELCH1XG EVA GOSSARD MABEL KIEFER MARIE LAXGHORST. —36— YDVICE TO JUNIORS • O • “MEND THY WAYS. Scene 1.—A large cave situated on the island “Know It All surrounded by thick trees and shrubs. This is the abode of the Juniors. Time.—Fall of the year 1909. The rain is expected any minute. The thunder rolls and the lightning Hashes. Notwithstanding the weather, ITexy Taeusch. the tall but exceedingly lank, narrow-shoul- dered hero of the Juniors, long armed and legged, hands dang- ling a mile out of his sleeves and his whole frame hung loosly together, walked out in front of his Juniors. These were lined up on the side of the cave eager to receive their command- ments before starting out on their school journey the next morning. ITexy pointed commandingly to his numerous family numbering forty, hemmed a few times, looked wise, and delivered in a roaring tone the following commandments: 1. —Thou shalt imitate the Freshmen, they know what is right better than thou dost. 2. —Thou shall always stick up for thy rights and never bow down to the will of the teacher. Show thy nerve and play hookey. 3. —Thou shalt not use profane language only when thou art pressed to do so, and five words is the limit. 4. —Thou shalt keep hilarious all the school days. 5. —Honor my word and commandments whatever thou dost and I will sec that thou gettest into no trouble, and if thou shouldcst. get out of it the best way thou canst. 6. —If thine enemy misuse thee, knock him down with thy fist and pound his face for him, then run as fast as thou canst and get out of his way. 7. —Thou shalt play with anything thou desirest and if thou dost not have anything, borrow something from thy neighbor. —3 8. —Thou shalt have cases upon the lower classmen. 9. —Thou shalt tap thy heels on the floor whenever any- one walks down the aisles. 10. —Thou shalt use a pony for thy Latin and German so thou wilt not have to take the examinations at the end of the term. Scene 2.—The same cave decorated with violet and gold. The fatted calf has been killed for to-day the prodigals come back. ITexy Taeusch is awaiting the return of his forty. Time.—Spring of the year 1910. The clouds are dark. A shower of “pass’ and “flunk cards disturbs the equanimity of the president. Sobbing and wailing are heard in the distance. Soon a crowd of forty bursts upon ITexy with cries of lamentation and indignation. Pansy L.—Thy first commandment is a failure. Watch- ing the Freshmen, 1 saw them look at one another and smile: so I did the same even as thou toldest me to do. Hut alas! I got G in deportment and had to take all the examinations and they were terribly hard. Clarence M.—I conscientiously obeyed the second com- mandment by showing my nerve and by playing hookey. ( ne day Miss Conrath sent me to interview Mr. Reynolds. The latter sent me home for a written excuse. There 1 got another lecture and no excuse. HerbcrtL.—Mr. Crim is so very hard on the pupils. I used but one profane word in his class and was sent home for a switching. And you gave me permission to use five profane words. Thecla S.—1 kept all the school days hilarious, flunked flat in mv daily recitations, and got a goose egg in return. Vivian C—Carrie G.—Miss Craig caught us chewing gum and sent us to the office. We did not dare tell Mr. Reynolds we had been told to do this for we would have been disobeying the commandment. W o. therefore, took our reprimand, a week's stay after school. Cleveland P.—One day Charlie Davis and I were walk- ing home from school; I was teasing him because he had his seat changed. The quarrel grew serious. Finally we came to blows and I gave Charlie a “solar plexus. M v punishment was impudence from the Freshman class for the remainder of the year. Oscar II.—T had taken much time to learn the com- mandments and followed them closely. One day while play- ing with some beads which 1 had brought to-school. Miss Keinhard quietly approached and asked to take care of them for me. I then had to borrow a plav mouse” from Newman Metz. Carl 15.—1 remembered the 8th commandment better than the others. I had quite a case on one of the Sophomore twins, but I don't know which one it was. The Seniors laughed at me and teased me all the time. I didn't like to be teased but I hung on just the same and now I am happy I have kept your commandment. crnonW .—Ernest R.—Obeying the ninth command- ment. we tapped our heels on the floor when one was entering the Assembly Mali. As a punishment we had to endure Mr. Reynolds remarks and the Seniors’ contemptuous stare. Hernice W.—Minnie V.—Your tenth commandment advised us to use a pony. We did so. Miss Schwartz surpris- ed us. however, with a test ami our grades fell so low that we had to take a horrid, long German examination. We are sure we shall not get an average of ninety. Thus the discontent increased. Prexy was about to give up in dispair when the whole cave was illuminated with a golden light. Terrified he turned around to locate the mys- tery. when Io! he beheld not the hand writing, “Mcne, Mene. Tekcl, I pharsin, but a resemblance of a vast burning bush. Then in the midst of the golden glow written in letters of black appeared the commandments of the glorious class of 1910. Prexy.—Look my children, behold the great kindness of the Seniors. Take these new commandments unto thyself for they are given by the noblest and most successful class of the Blume High School JUNIORS. MEND THY WAYS.” 1. —Thou shall not wait for something to turn up; lay aside thy laziness and go to work that thou mayest make the word “pony spell “labor,” and the word “flunk spell “pass. 2. —Thou shall not be content to go about thv lessons like a bum. but wake up to thine opportunities and please thy teacher. Then will examinations be a thing of the past. 3. —Thou shall not try to make excuses for thy tardiness but get to school on time and thus avoid a private interview with Miss Con rath. 4. —Thou shalt keep thy feet still when someone is walking across the floor. Do not wait to be called down by the teachers for if they arc compelled to talk to you too often, there will be a climax. 5. —Thou shalt not fail to maintain thine own integrity, nor shalt thou be guilty of any thing that will lessen thy rep- utation. 6. —Thou shalt not smoke, nor shalt thou use profane language. 7. —Thou shalt not snore in school, for if thou dost thou mightst arouse thy neighbor from his slumbers and at- tract the teachers’ attention. This will mean a speedy trip to the office. 8. —Thou shalt not be afraid to mind thine own busi- ness, for he who failcth to mind his business at the proper time findeth nobody standing ready to do it for him. 9. —Thou shalt not give vent to the overflow of thy youthful love. Wbit until the spring of the senior year, when practice for the “senior play” begins. 10. —Thou shalt give every one thy best and follow out the commandments here given. This is the last and greatest commandment. I'pon these commandments hang all the laws and the profits of the Junior Class. EVA GOSSARD. FEXTRUS SHAW. HAZEL MKLCHIXG. —38— Junior Class Officers and Yell Wilhelm Taeusch .... President Rupert Melching- - - - Vice President Ruby Wintzer • Secretary Martin Kdmau Treasurer JUNIOR YELL Come-a-zip, come-a-zam, Come-a-fluzzy up a Hip-Hop, Fluzzy up a Ham: Junior. Junior, 1910. Class Colors—Purple and Gold. Class Flower—Violet. —-40— JLIXIOR STATISTICS NAME KNOWN AS HOBBY NEEDS CHIEF SAYINGS Anderson.... Laura........... Arnold....... Vihian......... Baker........Florence........ Blank. . ....Kmma............ Bogart...... Ike........... Bowsher......Tommy........... Brown........Brownie......... Bubp.........Fatty........... (’lark...... Vlv............ Deling.......Flossie......... Dorley...... Bill........... Ed man.......Hank........... Ed man.......Martin.......... Ellis........(lert........... Fisher.......Cora............ Fisher.......Billy........... Geyer........Carrie Becky . Gibbs....... Red............ Hamilton.... Merle........... Hermann.... Mumie............ •lack........Clem............ Knat ........Edna............ Langhorst. . . Herb.......... Lorton...... Hunky........... Melehing. . . . Rue......... Meyer........Red............ Pester.......Cleveland....... Rogers..... Schumann. . Scott...... Seitz...... ShofTstall. . . Seibert.... Strominger. St u eve... Tam........ Taeusch Varner..... Weirich NVIntzer.. . . Wolfe...... Woehler. . . . Rob......... Edith....... Mae......... Etta........ Hugh........ Doc.......... Sis......... Teck......... Hazelle...... Bill ......... Bob.......... Minnie....... Peggy........ Bernie...... Vern......... . Whatever Is on hand. . . . Company.................. Her violin.............Anti-fat...................... thinking...............Long Walks.................... Studying...............Relaxation..................... Money..................A private telephone........... Horseology..............A license (to smoke)......... To bawl people out..... An audience.................. German................. To hurry..................... Basket ball............A solitaire................... No. 57.................An olive orchard............... Looking for a girl..... To be teased................. Wondering.............. More credit.................. Latin...................Vppreciatfon.................. Digging.................A rest........................ Solid Geometry..........Deutschgefnhl................. Strolling.............. Patience...................... Red ties............... A new Kodak................... Nothing in particular. . . Something to argue about. . . Up town................ To quit worrying.............. Silence.................V friend in need............. Stuffed dates........... letter from Springfield.... A stack of books........ Carnegie of her own........ Anything but shorthand. More friendship with Mr. Crim Proof (pruf)............Brown......................... Knocking................Pickles....................... Getting acquainted......A good excuse................. Peculiarities..........Solitude....................... Being a special..... Piano solos......... All that Is good.... German prose........ Dreaming........... Being busy.......... Dancing............. Writing letters..... Doing things........ Growling............ Chewing gum......... Undoing things..... Talking............. To be congratulated. . A less strenuous life. . To be better known............ To know more boys............. To smile oftener.............. To be serious................. To be considered.............. Less work..................... A kid from Springfield. Ohio. Stamps....................... A poet to write of her........ Breathing space............... Another year at B. H. S....... Correction.................... l ess to talk about........... A taste of society............ An English Dic tionary........ 42- Don ‘ I you know. Let 'er flicker. Gee Whiz! W-e-1-1, at Cridersville, etc. OBricks. I don't know! Umph! I can't hear 'em. Great to be crazy. What a purely schmell! Wish something would happen. Yeh! sure Scout! I’ll do It to-morrow. Do come over. How are you? H olio-o-o-o-o! Go to it kid! No wedding bells for me. Stung! Say. listen here! Helloo -Klddoo. Yes, sure kiddo. Can’t remember kid! My soul! It ain't. That's a good stunt. Oh! u h! So glad to meet you! That suits me. Why sure we will. Well. I guess I won’t. Say scout! Well sa-av. Gol-i-Ned. Well listen dearie! Oh! I guess. Well, for Heaven’s sake! How did you translate? Why! girls! O Thunder! That'll be grand! Is that right! I SOPHOMORKS—15)10 -44- Photo by Helpling. WATCH OCII SMOKK! Cl LASS ()1 F ] 1912 • O • Yes, 1 know 1910 is a good class: 1911 is a better class. Hut honestly now, without prejudice, the best class is 1912. W e have the floor, you say. You ask for proofs?. Well here they are: Everybody knows how we have won the race for numbers in the eighth grade. Why we were the first class honored with two rooms and two teachers. Everybody re- members, too, that Illume High was built to accommodate our great Freshman Class. VYc did look big. didn't we class- mates? One hundred ami seven in all—Boxwells and locals. When we came into the Illume High, all the other classes were held in awe. Xot one of our class was hazed, so great was the respect of all for us ; especially since there were many well developed specimens of boyhood among the sturdy newcomers. As Freshmen, therefore, we were not trodden upon as is generally the case. We soon turned out a fine basket ball team and two of our boys made the regular W. II. S. team in 1910. Honor was showered upon our class by their fine playing. As Sophomores also we are making a great success. Don’t our teachers say that the only thing we lack is imagin- ation? Hut it seems such a very long time since we heard and revelled in nursery rhymes, now that we are a class of facts, that it is no wonder we are lacking in imagination. And, moreover, a class of one small fault is a great class. Now 1 think, if imagination is all that is lacking we’ll be the greatest Junior class that ever walked or will walk through the spacious aisles ot Illume High. ROBERT EDMISTON. CLASS OF 1913 • o • Children’s page. Lets talk about the class of 1913. Will it please you to listen awhile? If so lend your ears and harken unto the call of the Freshmen. The time is coining for us to celebrate our first anniversary of High School life. Con- sequently we arc all endeavoring to put forth our greatest talent in order that we may celebrate that day by all passing as a body to the Sophomore year. We fully comprehend the task that is before us. lint then we are ready to do our best in all the senses of the word and our temi orary motto shall be “Stick To It. e must say we are enjoying the best of health ac- cording to the latest bulletin received from our family doctor, Dudley Nichols, M. I). ur teachers. Jessie Crawford (German). Lena Baker (Latin). Pauline Hoegner (English), and Naomi Blume ( Algebra) have great hopes of our being promoted to the Sophomore year. Professor Max Menschcl. the great botanist, has been keeping us quite busy of late hunting wild flowers in the woods, and some of the children have made such a protest against this unjust action that he is sued by our attorneys Elliot and Anderson. The trial will be held sometime in the far future and Judge Morris will be on the bench. The main witnesses are Bonnie Cashncr. Florence Myers and Olga Abe. We have a 100 acre farm not far from town. Burdette Marker and ernon Keiber, who are working it, claim that the crops will be better this year than ever before. Our artist. C arl frail, is no doubt engaged this very minute in making ome caricature of a Freshman. Shame on von to go back on your own class. Elsie Brookhart has shown quite a talent for poetry ami her latest masterpiece was published in a leading New York paper. )ur actors and actresses are Charles Melching. in the Climax: Rose Martin, in As You Like It: Roland Rogers, in The Man of 'flic Hour: Cora Krein. Louctta Rihm and Grace Snider in I he 1 hrec Twins. We have many other famous members too numerous to mention. ()ur head nods. We grow sleepy. Our pen trails off into silence and we close our little tale. KATH ER1NE CULLETC)X. —48— IIMTOHIAL HOAltl) GEOROE CALDWELL. OLIVKCOOK. NK'VMAN METZ. IIAMKV KAHN. HARRY CRAWFORD. H.ARA HEADAPOIIL. SUE HENRY. liESSIE BOYER. EMMETT LUSK Hurray! at last our work is done Have we now your laurels won? W e grew not tired of life Although it was a long, long strife. Look into this hook again, N'ou’ll he sure to like it then. We have done our best for you. So to us you should lie true. W e arc of the class of 1910, The class of twenty-three: The class which you cannot forget, Xo—or neither can we. 49- Photo by Helplfng. SOCIAL —50— SOCIAL EVKNTS • O • JUNIOR-SENIOR RECEPTION. SUE HENRY. ()ne of the most pleasant and enjoyable affairs of the history of Illume High occurred Friday evening, May 13, 1910, when the Juniors entertained the Seniors at the school house. The auditorium was decorated in the Senior colors, black and gold, and a number of palms and terns were artis- tically arranged. The chief entertainment of the evening was a mock wedding. The ceremony was carried out in detail and proved t« be one of the most clever and delightful affairs ever given. After all the guests had been ushered to their seats. Ruby Wintzer. the bride’s mother, and Pansy Lorton and Clarence Brown the father and mother of the groom, first made their appearance. Then to the strains of Lohengrin wedding march, played by Edith Schumann pianist, and ivian Arnold, violinist, the wedding party entered. The clergyman. Wilhelm Taeusch. entered, followed by the groom. Oscar Bowsher. and his best man. Howard («ibbs. Preceding the bride came a number of the girls of the Junior da-s acting as bridesmaids and the boys of the class as devoted attend- ants. The bride. Hazel Tam, followed the bridesmaids with her father, Rupert Melching. who. in appropriate costume, gave the bride away. Her gown was of white en train. She wore a veil of mosquito netting and carried a bouquet of snow balls. The ceremony performed by Wilhelm Taeusch. was very unique. The ring service was used and the serious- ness of the entire bridal party made the ceremony more laughable. The congratulations of the Seniors and teachers were then given the bride ami groom. In the next room, the wedding presents of the couple were displayed. They were cpiite numerous and almost enough t start the couple in housekeeping. In the room adjoining the auditorium the wedding supper was served. The Junior colors, lavender and gold, were used most effectively. Several long tables were used, each laid with attractive decorations. Violets, the Junior flower, formed the center piece. The place cards were done in violets. A delicious menu in several courses was served. Wilhelm Taeuscn. Junior president, acted as toastmaster, and Harry Crawford. Senior president, and Superintendent Reynolds responded. The affair was the greatest that has ever been given, excepting that of the class of 1910. But we certainly ap- preciate the fact that the Juniors worked hard to give us a reception that no other class has given. And we thank them t«� r the undivided interest they have taken in us. There is just one thing that I have forgotten to mention. That four of the Senior girls of last year served at the wedding supper. It was quite a shock to the Seniors, for we never dreamed la t year at this time that the Seniors of 09 would condescend to stoop to serve the Seniors of '10. musical HARRY KAHN . Interest in music at the High School the past year has been good. Some new organizations have been formed a few of which are the High School Quartette. Senior Quartette, and (dee Club, and the Mixed Chorus. The High School Quar- tette sang some very humorous and enjoyable selections tor the Teachers Institute meetings. The Senior Quartette is in its infancy, so nothing can be said about it. The mixed chorus has snug on several occasions and the selections have been enthusiastically received. Coder the leadership of Miss King the chorus has turned out to be a great success. As a whole, the music in our High School has been en- joyed by the pupils. Ye have general singing every morning for fifteen minutes, and on Wednesday afternoon, special work for those who elect it. —52— IIKill SCHOOL OltCIILSTKA—1910 f annie Sthoonoser. Louis Dobie. Viviai Arnold. Harry Cranford. Alma Loth. Harry Kahn. Carl Wiat er. IIHill SCHOOL QCAKTKT Grorgr Rnmshe. Mr. R. t. Morris. Srwman Met . Photo by Helpling. Marry Kahn. SKNIOH (iLKE CIJ'It—MHO Kmmt-it Lu k. George Caldwell. Walter Brocken, tiny Pepple. Bnwin Meclrstroth. Newman Metz. —54— Harry Katin. Harry Crawford. Photo by Helpling. —ss— ITIVII XHHSVfl ATHLETICS • o • S iiMial the splendid spirit inspired by the soul stirring word. Athletics, has met with great zeal and enthusi- asm on the part of the hoys and girls of our high school. The decline, spoken of by some, of the Ath- letic spirit, is certainly a rumor looked upon with disdain at the present time and will ever be treated in this light in the future. The success of Athletics in the years to come is an established and well-founded fact. Football was destined to meet with disapproval as usual. The fate of this splendid game seems to be sealed. By all appearances the memory of it in future years will probably be looked upon with honor and awe. as the gladatorial combats of ancient R me are l ked upon to-day. Considering the material to chose from, as part of the players f this year were new and inexperienced at the game, the Ba ct Ball season has proved a decided succe-s. This was accc mplished through the splendid coaching and training of Coach Morris, the skillful management of Harry Kahn, and by the enthusiastic and noble support put forth by the pupils and citizens. W e cannot give Coach Morris too much praise for the splendid work he has done with the team this year. We may well say that all of our good fortune is owing to his work in his nolle efforts to produce a clean, honest team of players, players with an eye for clean sport and not alone for victory. A very good Junior team was also organized this year. I hey played good hall and have shown such talent that speaks well for a splendid high school team next year. The members of the team are Carl Bogart. Charles Ssttlemyrc, Walter Merkle. Harold Gibbs. Ernest Rogers, Adrain Weber, and Carl I lanold. The girls have .diown marked progress at Basket Ball this year also. A splendid team was organized which did very good work under the very efficient coaching of Miss Reinhaid who was herself an able player at the (). S. U. The members of the team were: F.va (iossard, Fentrus Shaw, Pansy Lor ton. Luetta Schilling, and Mildred Faber. The games played were as follows: St. Marys High School Bltime High School St. Marys High School Blume High School The games played by the Juniors were as follows: St. Marys Juniors....7 Blume High School Juniors. ..16 S . Marys Juniors...21 Blume High School Juniors...17 Following is the official record of the High School games: SIDNEY CLUB GAME. The ca on opened with the game between the Sidney team ard Plume Hi. ()ur hoys were eager for the game and went into it with a spirit that completely snowed Sidney un- der. 'Phe team as well as the spectators were jubiliant over this victory, as the prowets f our hoys was brought to light. —56— The feature of the game was the splendid guarding of Lusk and Kohl. SCORE:—Sidney Club 3 Illume High School 48 VAN WERT GAME. This game was looked forward to with interest. Van Wert came here with a good record of having won over some very fast teams. Their good record did not avail them much, however, for our boys played all around them. Being outdoor players and not used to a floor they were completely outclass- ed. 'flic good point of the game was the fine goal shooting of the forwards. Kahn and Woehler. SCORE:—Van Wert High School 18 Illume High School 72 WEST MILTON GAME. Our team started for West Milton in good spirits but up- on arriving their spirits fell. The members of the team were all large players, used to playing foot ball which was shown in the rough game they played. The hall, also, was very small and together with the foot ball tactics there was no chance for our team. SCORE:—West Milton H. S. 68 Illume H. S. 15 KENTON GAME. This game was played during the holiday vacation. The team was unable to obtain sufficient practice before going. Kenton had a very fast team and played in a large hall with a slippery floor which probably accounted for so great a defeat. A splendid game was played, however, in which our team did verv good work. SCORE:—Kenton 11. S. 48 Illume H. S. 18 SIDNEY GAME. 'rite feature of this game was the excellent work of the guards, Lusk and Kohl, and the center, Mertz. Sidney Hi played a very rough game, resulting in our center obtaining a broken nose. But by quick, short passes and excellent team work the foot ball tactics were overcome and Blunie Hi added another victory to her list. SCORE:—Sidney H. S. 10 Blume H. S. 45 SPENCERVILLE GAME. Confident of victory, the team jubilantly started for Spcn- cerville in a hack, with Prof. Bice as Mascot.” He would certainly have brought us victory, but alas! when we reached our destination we found a very narrow hall and very bad goals. The game was lost through the interference of the crowd, and the rough game the Spencerville Hi team played. The score at the end of the first half was 13 to 6 in favor of Blume Hi. The second half Spencerville Hi surely showed their knowledge of foot ball by the way they went into it. As the contract called for a meal, we were certainly given a fine one—the offer of a ham sandwich and a cup of coffee— which was unanimously refused. Small floors and crowded halls seem to be the case in all small towns and they give no test of real basket ball. SCORE:—Spencerville II. S. 17. Blume II. S. 16 PIQUA GAME. The team started for Piqua accompanied by a crowd of about twenty rooters. We did not expect a victory but thought to hold the score down. As the game began we saw that we were simply outclassed. Piqua had a fast team ami they played clean ball. Our team played splendid ball, how- ever. and covered themselves with honor in spite of defeat. SCORE:—Piqua H. S. 72 Blume H. S. 14. ST. MARYS GAME. This being St. Marys’ first year at basket ball, the game was looked forward to with great enthusiasm. They played excellent ball, but our team did not have to exert themselves at any time. St. Marys Hi was very much outclassed. The feature of the game was the good guarding of Melching and Kohl. The game was viewed by a large crowd, the St. Marvs team being accompanied by a large bunch of rooters. SCORE:—St. Marys H. S. 15 Blume H. S. 56 SECOND SPENCERVILLE GAME. This game was eagerly looked forward to by everyone. The defeat in the former game with this team, due to the foot ball tactics, narrow hall, and interference of the crowd, is —57— doubly proven by the way our team showed their superiority over Spencervillc Hi in basket ball in this game. The features of the game were the splendid goal shooting of Kahn, the good guarding of Melching and Kohl, and the all-round pass- ing of the whole team. SCORE:—Spcncerville 11. S. 22 Blurrie H. N 35 DEFIANCE GAME. The team from Defiance was a very strong one and we expected a close game. We are certainly proud of this game and think it a great feature of the season. The guarding was splendid and the goal shooting of the forwards excellent. The Defiance team was one of the swiftest teams in North- western Ohio and our team deserves great credit for this victory. SCORE:—Defiance II. S. 35. Blumc H. S. 55 SECOND KENTON GAME. This game was looked forward to with doubting on the part of some. Every member on our team felt pretty sure of victory in spite of the outlook. The game was a fine one and was played very fast. There is no doubt as to what the out- come would have been, had the Kenton team played clean ball. They were all large players, but. if they had not used foot ball tactics it would have been a small victory or at least an honorable defeat. SCORE:—Kenton I! S. 29. Illume H. S. IS. SECOND ST. MARYS GAME. Our team went to St. Marys in jubilant spirits. St. Marvs was sure of a victory, or at least they said so. Our team did some of the best work of the season in this game. The passing could not be excelled. When time was called the poor St. Marys boys were woefully outdistanced for not a point was scored by them during the last half of the game. SCORE:—St. Marys H. S. 5. Illume 11. S. 46. TROY GAME. ()ur team expected a victory at Troy, but their expecta- tions were not realized. Troy had a very fast team, and play good ball. They played a pretty rough game, which, along with a small hall, probably accounts for so high a score run up on our team. The Illume Hi team won over them last year by a score of 18 to 72 and we are willing to call accounts pretty well squared up. SCORE:—Trov II. S. 71. Blame H. S. 23. SECOND PIQUA GAME. This was the last game of the season and was eagerly awaited by everyone. The first half was played very slow, neither team showing their real worth. Piqua expected an easy victory but were sadly mistaken. They were in danger of defeat at any time during the last half. Our team arose to tneir standard o. playing the last half and played the best game of the season. If thev had got down to real ball the hrst half, thev would have easily closed the season with a victory. The game was clean throughout, both teams play- ing an excellent game. SCORE:—Piqua II. S. 33. Blume H. S. 2o. —58— BLITMH III. BASKKT BALL TKAM—1010 Harry Kalin. Koy Mcrtz. I.ouIh Kohl. Kmnnti Lu l UaiX.1i Kui rri M« Ichiiitf. Newman Met . —60— Base HASH HALL o O o Great talent has been shown in this line of sport this year. As the season opened, the boys responded nobly to the call for players and did all in their power for the glory of old Illume 1 li. I nder the training of our efficient coach, Mr. Crim, a very good team was chosen. Too much credit can not be given Coach Crim for the noble effort he put forth in trying t produce a winning team. An excellent line up was chosen who. had they sufficient practice, would not have had to fear Jefcat from any team with which they contested. As it was. the condition of the weather was a great drawback to the team this year. The team never secured sufficient practice before going into a game. Scarcely a game was played before which they obtained more than one or two evening’s practice. The way the boys stood defeat is nearly as much to them as victory. They never complained or found fault with anyone. but consoled themselves with the thoughts of what they c°uld if they could have had more practice and played to- gether a time longer, (treat improvement has been shown in this line of sport over the past years. Such ability has shown this year that speaks well for the future. Certainly a splen- did team can be obtained next year, that need not fear defeat anywhere. Let us have great hopes for the future. I he season this year has been very successful financial- ly. hir games have all been viewed � v a very pleasing crowd and summing up all things the sc. very successful. Six games were played with var- — The schedule was as follows: l’iqua High School. 2 games. Sidney High School. 2 games. St. Marys High School. 2 games. —62— CilKLS BASKKT HAIX TKAM-IOIO Pansy Lorton. Prnirui Shaw. Rnby Wintzcr. Kva oss ml. Luctt i Schilling. Mild ml KaWr. —63— Photo by Helpline. Gl'RUS IT H LET ICS. v RECORD 1910. W’apakoneta 12—St. Mar vs 8. Wapakoncta 5—St. Marys 10. Wapakoneta First 12—Wapakoncta Seconds 11 It is to be regretted that the Girls’ Basket Ball season was so very brief this year. This is due to the difficulty in finding teams that play according to girls’ rules. When the first game was scheduled with the St. Marys team there was joy among the Blumc High Basket Ball'Girls. Their joy. however, was short lived, when they found out that St. Marvs played by boys rules. Nevertheless the games were played: we defeated them on our fioor. and they us on their floor. The tie game was not played on account of the shortness of the season. Other interesting, though private games were played this season. A jolly Senior five composed of Marie McFarland. Sue Davis, Sue Henry. Fentrus Shaw and Eva Gossa-d defeated the giddy Junior bunch. The girls enjoy Basket Ball and have voted it a healthful, pleasant recreation. They, there- fore. should like to begin earlier next season with a definite schedule of games, played entirely according to girls rules. e think that girls Basket Ball will soon become as popular as boys, and we feel that it is not far in the future. EVA GOSSARD. —64— Ill,I’Ml : III THACK TKAM-1010 Emmett Lusk. Harry Crawford. Lyman McDoutrlc. Mr. Bice coach . Neal Shaw. Harry Kahn. Edward Elliott. Walter llrockert. tieo. Caldwell. Photo by Helpling. SKNIOK AM) TRACK ATIILKTICS BY WALTER RROCKERT. The past year lias proved piitc a success in athletics and especially so with the Senior Athletics. Let ns now re- view the achievements of the Senior Class on the Athletic Fiefth Now there's Football: But it met the same fate that it met last year. The faculty, it seems, did not wish to have this mild form of exercise connected among our athletics. Let us be satisfied that in this sport the Seniors were well represented in players of considerable ability. And now as to Basket Ball, it can easily be seen that the Seniors had the best class team on the floor, and which was second only to the representative team. Every member of the team was an excellent goal shot, and as a team, they were hard to surpass in team work, passing and speed. That the team was one of considerable ability can be seen in the fact that three of its members played on the representative team last year. Greatly to our disappointment, we were unable to be on the field with our Senior Hockey Team last winter, because there was very little good weather and ice. But we are con- vinced by the showing of the team the past several seasons that we would have been able to put a strong team on the field last season. The Senior Track Team also proved to be cpiite a suc- cess last fall, even though there were only a small number of candidates to choo e from. There were but four members on the team but let us notice that each of those was a member of the High School Team also. They were as good a quartette of all-around athletics as can be found in any class. The really remarkable feature of the team was the half mile relay team. There was no other team in school that could cope with the Senior team in this event. ()f Baseball we can say very little for. in the Senior Class, there are not enough boys to compose a team. But de- spite the small class there is considerable talent possessed by the boys in this sport. The Senior Class is well represented in Base Ball for four of the members of the High School Team are the proud wearers of the Black ami Gold. In conclusion let us notice the extraordinary athletic talent the Senior Class possess even though the class is small. • o • A great amount of attention was paid to track athletics last fall. Much training was done under Coach Bice and the material for a splendid track team was obtained from the school. W e expected to hold track meets with various high schools, but by different conflicts and interventions, these plans were laid aside. Let us hope for the success of track ath- letics in the future. A trial meet was held between the different contestants for positions on the team last fall. There were about forty entered. The meet proved to be very suc- cessful for the first time. Ihe officials were: (Coach) Bice. (Starter) Morris. (Time Keeper) W isener. (Judges) Mr. Crim and Mr. Lee Rusk. The following is the record of the various members of the team: 100 yard dash, won by Harry Kahn. Time 10 1-2 seconds. 50 yard dash, won by Harry Kahn. Time 5 4-5 seconds. 440 yard dash. w n by Emmett Lusk, 'rime 1 min. 1 sec. 1-2 mile w n by Lyman McDougle. Time 2 min. IS 1-5 sec. 1 mile, won 1 y Edward Elliott. Time 5 min. 52 se:. Broad jumps won by Harry Kahn. Distance ‘ ft. 7in. 1-2 mile bicycle lace, wen by James Anderson. 1 mile bicycle race, won I y Harry Crawford. Three relays were entered of 1-2 mile. First teams: Walter Brockert, Earl Landing. Harry Crawford and Harry Kahn. Second team: Paul Brackney. Otmar Simans. George Caldwell and Roy Mert?. Third team: Center Shaw. Edward Elliott. Xeil Shaw and Lyman McDougle. The relay was won by the first team. —66— SKNIOlt HASKKT BALL TKAM-HMO Harry Kalin. Kmmeti Lu k Geo. Caldwell. Waller Hrockert. Newman Metz. Kari Crawford. Photo by Helpllng. SKNIOK THACK TKAM—19 lO I'- 0 Harry Kahn. Km met t Knnk. Walter Hrockert. George Caldwell. Photo by Helpling. WKARKHS OF THE “W © O • EMMETT LUSK. The athletics of the year have been entered into with a zeal and spirit that shows how much the students appreciate having good, clean sport. The main athletics of this year were basket I all. urder the efficient coach and trainer, Mr. Morris; base ball urder the control of Mr. Critn. who put forth every effort to make it a success; and. last but not least, track. This is the first year that this sport has been enjoyed, which is probably due to the energy of Harry Kahn as manager, and to the fact that we had with us this year for the first time, a very able ar.d well qualified track man. Mr. Bice. It is due to the untiring efforts of these persons that our athletics of the year U09-1910 proved to be such a success. The participants in athletics had to work hard to make any of the first teams. The athletics were also helped along by the good work of the athletic hoard. This board had everything in charge, and did all things in a systematic way, which is one main cause for the prosperity of athletics. The board elected Harry Kahn, manager; Wilhelm Taeusch. Asst. Mgr.; Emmett Husk, President: Sue Davis, Secretary; Mr. Reynolds, Treasurer. Under this efficient corps a marked success proved the result of their efforts. A law was passed making the members of the first teams eligible to wear a “W” as a reward for their efforts put forth. The following are the ram.es ar.d number of W’s for the vear 1910: MARRY KAHN 3 EMMERT LUSK 3 GEORGE C ALDWELL 2 WALTER BROCKERT2 LYMAN MCDOUGLE 2 LOUIS KOHL 2 RUPERT MELCH1NG 1 NEWMAN METZ 1 HARRY CRAWFORD 1 ROY MERTZ 1 EDWARD ELLIOTT 1 WM. DOR LEY 1 ( HAS SETT’ EMYRE 1 PAUL BRACKNEY 1 CAUL ELLIOTT ! MILL..RD ALLEN I NEAL SHAW 1 JAS. MCCL1NT0CK 1 CARL TRAU 1 —68— J OKES • o • In German.—Wollen wir sie zum Schicdsrichtcr nchmen. • O • Oscar IIibticr.-«Shall we take her to the operators? • O • Miss Conrath ( During Senior rehearsal).—“In the fol- lowing speech he etc. “Well now which is the following speech ?” 11. Crawford.—“TIk one coining after, Miss Conrath.” Marie Roche (During Botany expedition).—“I’ll bet Charlie Mclching gets a lot of mushrooms.” James Anderson.—“Why?” Marie R.—“Because lie’s got his mushroom dog with him.” • O • Mr. Bice.—“What was the first star that was put on the American flag?” II. Kahn.—“Halley’s comet.” —69— Lulu Buchanan (to Carl I , at hall game).— Why did they take Emmett L. out of the box?” Carl I� .— Why he can't pitch any more.” Lulu B.—“And see how he hits the bat every time— I thought he was just fine.” • o • NOTICE.: A nursery to be started soon, composed of )live Cook, ivian Arnold and Florence Koltcr an l all others who put their fingers in their mouths when hungry. © o • Florence DcLong (to Roland R.L—“I will take you to the ball game if you pay my way.” Roland R.—“Will you walk back to town with me?” • O • ()n the basket ball trip to Troy. Rupert Melching look- ing at the jail said : Gee! that would make a big Ih . car. © O ® Walter Brockert of Illume High School. Looks and acts like a great big fool; I le is captain of the base ball team. lie carries the honor with great esteem; He consults the rule book for every little play. lie makes a short game last all «lay; He is natural shortstop we all know. He catches the ball and then makes a wild throw. —Q. E. D. © o • Miss Conrath (In Senior Rehearsal).—“Harry, act as much like a fool as you can. II. Kahn.—“That won't be hard t � do.” © o • Sue Henry sticks her tongue Out in a certain place in the Senior play, at which Miss Conrath laughs. Sue.— Why. Miss Conrath. didn't I stick it out in the right place? • o • Beulah M.—“Tell Olive that I'm coming down to- night. Little Brother.—“Allright, but don't come to-morrow because Olive is going to have a beau. JOKES AND NEAR JOKES. A Select List of the Latest Books: A C un ami Its Barts. by Seitz. How to (let Rich. by Nichols. “Monkeys and Their Habits. by Abe. “Spring, by May. “W heat Flour ami Its Uses, by Baker. “Siberia. bv W int(z)er. Love Making. by ( Brook (heart. The Frying Ban. by Cook. Sailing. by (K)nat’z. Steeples. by ( Kindle )spirc. “Trees. by Forest (Kdinan). The Razor. by Beard. The Bible, by Bibler(r). Horse Shoes, by Smith. I leavens. by I Idler. How to Catch Suckers. by Fisher. “Needs and Wants,” by Moore. Chains. by Link. Wild Animals.” by Wolfe. Flowers,” by Lily (Buchanan). Chickens. by Hen(e)rv. “Cattle. by Horn. Building. by Wall(er). Sickness. by Maxwell (Me is well). Roses,” by Illume. © O • Use a bvword in naming a favorite book. There’s a Dickens of a Tale of Two Cities up in the Library. • O • Soph. Kng.— Women have more patience than men. “They stick to a thing better than a man can. Carl Abe.— Oh. that’s right. That's why women go fishing and the men stay at home. • O • Fashion Note.—Pants will be worn longer this summer. There will be little change in the pockets. —70— The winter wind was blowing. But Sue walked down the street; For to-night was the night. Her Sidney chap to meet. She met him at the corner. And down to Ann’s they went; And there the long cold evening. They very nicely spent. The phone kept on a ringing, But the receiver was left down: So Grandma did'nt know. If she was there or—down town. At a small wee hour in the morning. They started to roam; But Grandma kindly escorted her. To dear Home Sweet Home. The next night Sue dared not go out. For Grandma locked her in ; But poor Sue had determined. That she would surely win. So when Grandma was’nt looking. The window latch was slipped: And through the open window. Sue very quickly tripped. • O • A Freshman is ohe that knows not that he knows not that lie knows not. • o • A Sophomore is one that knows that he knows not that he knows not. A Junior is one that knows that he knows that he knows not. • o • A Senior is one that he knows that he knows that he knows. • O • Question in Chemistry Class.—“What would water taste like after electrolysis has gone on? Answer—Prof. Morris.—“I suppose it would taste like thunder. How many mittens there have been, A flyin’ round this year : And then new cases springin up. Thc’rc hard to count my dear. F.mmett and Kitty had a scrap. They thought they’d better part: But now the’re on again you know. And she’s healed Emmett’s heart. Then Kol and Florence, too did quit, And Susie took her place: Buck thought he’d play the hero act. So he got Flo’s good grace. And there are many more you see. But I can’t tell you all; So many cases have been changed. Which sprang up in the fall. —1911. « o • In Sen. Eng.—“All women are conundrums. Olive C.— I’m not. Beulah M.—“From the looks of your mouth at most times you might be a trap drum. • O • EXCHANGES. WANTED.—T exchange a B. B. medal for a new life saver. Address Eva Gossard. WANTED.—To exchange a course in German for one in Latin. Wilhelm Taeusch. WANTED.—To exchange an extra point in Civics for a new joke. Mr. Bice. WANTED.—To exchange a growling face for a grin. Robert Edmiston. WANTED.—To exchange Lulu for Lilly or vice versa. Carl Bogart. WANTED.—To exchange a why for a wherefore. Frank Connaughton. WANTED.—To exchange a yawn for a new excuse. Robert Fisher. • o • Carl Wintzer say the railroad bridge looks good to him. —71— THE SILENT MEMBER. Just think my friends, what he could do. Jumped through the four years, all in two. And now to college he will go. And there what he can do. will show. lie always had his lessons all O. K. And never tried to shirk them for a day. But oh, how silent Mr. Meckstroth keeps As though the world around him were asleep. I� ut sometime soon when through this strife. He will begin an active life. A life which only those can lead. ho their first teachings well did heed. • O • Who's the greatest knocker in our class? Who always wants more room to pass? Who always wants to form a strike And Senior class pins does not like? That’s Marie. A JUNIOR PLAY IN THREE ACTS. Synopsis: Act 1—Maid one. Act 2—Maid won. Act 3—Made one. • O ® Has anybody here seen Harry? H-a-double r-y. Has anybody here seen Harry? Oh! You’ll know him by his yell! For his hair is black and his eyes are brown. And he is known throughout the town. Has anybody here seen Harry? Harry from Jerusalem, lias anybody here seen Levi, I mean Tuffy? P-u-double f-v. Has anybody here seen Tuffy? For you’ll know him bv his smile, For his eyes are gold and his hair is blue, He is Tuffy through and through, Has anybody here seen Tuffy? Tuffy from Crawford-villc. • o • Who uses perfumes rich and rare? Who’s always monkeying with her hair? Who stoops to conquer in the play? Whose smiles cast ’round us a bright ray? That’s Marie. Who speaks so well, so very nice. And can not sing more than the mice? But sits there and looks so very wise When there's anything said by Bice. That’s Marie. But after all we like her well. For not a Senior would we sell. She’s pretty loyal to our class And helps the dreary days to pass. That’s Marie. A REVISED VERSION. The pony is my helper; I shall not flunk: lie maketh me to have good translations; He leadeth me to much glory. He raiseth my standing: He leadeth me in the path of knowledge for credits sake. N es. tho' I plod through the fourth book of Virgil, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me; Thy words and thy phrases they comfort me; Thou preparest my lessons for me in spite of my teachers; Thou crowncst my head with fame: my standings run high. Surely applause and recognition shall follow me all the days of my life; And the ponv shall dwell in my house forever. A SENIOR. —72— Juniors vo hence Mr. Crim.— Oscar, what arc you doing?’ Oscar B.—“Nothing.” Mr. C. — Well, Cora what are you doing?” Cora F.— Oh, I’m just helping Oscar.” • o • There a $mall matter which $ome of our $ub$criber$ have Seemingly forgotten. To u$e it i$ ncce$$ary in our bu$i- ne$$. We are very mode$t and do not wi$h to $pcak of it. • O • There was once a student named Cook, Who ngver would look in a book. But in recitations. In argumentations. The teacher’s half hour she took. At Junior reception: The Cuff.—“Wilt thou?” The Collar.—“I wilt.” • o • A gentleman friend to Fannv S.—“Are you fond of Tea ?” Fanny.— Yes, but I like the next letter better.” • O • Miss C. (In Freshman Latin).—“Give principal parts of nossum.” Allen H.—“Head, tail and legs.” • o • Ernest Rogers.— Any one having any animals to train please send them to Mr. Crim.” Frank C.—“I guess I’d better go.” Miss Conrath (in Virgil).— How do you know that I okcr was invented before Virgil's time?” Newman M.—“Why because he mentions a full house (omnis domus in the Aeneid. • o • Mr. Bice (In Civics class).— I’ll pass these books around, so study them for the next lesson.” Harry K.— Do they cost anything?” Mr. B.— No. we get them for nothing.” Harry K.—“Give me another’ll then.” • O • Mr. Bice.—Reading population of Ohio in Civics. Herbert L.—“What book is that, Mr. Bice?” Mr. B.— World’s Almanac.” Herbert L.—“Do they give them away?” Mr. B.— Yes, with every box of Carter’s liver pills.” • O • Vivian C.— Harold Gibbs is going to play ball with the Bloomer girls this summer.” Pansv L.— How nice. I wish I could go along.” • O • Mr. Morris (To clerk at Lima House on wedding trip). — I want accommodations for myself and wife.” Clerk.— Suite?” Morris.—“You bet she is.” • O • Mr. Morris (In Chemistry).— What is a reducing agent ?’’ Marie McF—“Antifat.” —73— MOCK TRIAL. Judge of Common Picas...............................Newman Metz. Clerk of Courts...........................George Caldwell Attorney for Plaintiff..............................Emmett Lusk Attorney for Defense.................................Harry Kalin Plaintiff.................................Walter Brockert Defendant.......................................Guy Pepple Witnesses for Plaintiff: Walter Brockert, Marie McFar- land, Sue Henry. Harry Crawford. Olive Cook. Witnesses for Defendant: Guy Pepple. Wilhelm Taeusch, Edwin Meckstroth, Bessie Boyer, Eva Gossard. Jurors:—Clara Headapohl. Nellie Higgins. Fcntrus Shaw. Ada Rostorfer. Ruby Wintzer. Luetta Seitz. Mary Campbell. Mable Kiefer. Marie Langhorst, Hazel Melching. Pansy Lorton. Hazel Tam. Court Stenographers: Beulah Moore. Sue Davis. Clerk: Hear ye. Hear ye. The court of common pleas of Bin me High School is now in session. Judge Metz: The jury being duly sworn and impanel- led. the case at hand will be resumed. Clerk: On the night of Feb. 3. 1910. a dog. the proper- ty of Walter Brockert was killed in the street in front of the Brockert home. Walter Brockert, plaintiff, charges Guy Pepple, defendant, with the murder of said dog. A petition to this effect having been filed, likewise an answer denying the charge, an appeal is made in this court for justice in this case. Attorney for plaintiff::: I would like to question the plaintiff. Judge Metz: Proceed with the case. After the swearing of the witnesses, the case is con- tinued. Now witnesses take stand after being duly sworn. Questioned by Emmett Lusk. Q.—Do you live in Wapak? A.—I do. Q.—What is your name? A.—Walter Brockert. Q.—What part do you take in this case? A.— 1 am the Plaintiff. Q.—Is this case about the killing of your dog? A.—Yes. Q.—You were the owner of the dog? A.—Yes I was. Q.—What kind of a dog was this? A.— Bull dog. sir. Q.—Was this dog cross? A.—No sir. Q.—Do you know anything about the killing of this dog? A.—No sir. except that on Feb. 3rd, the dog was killed. Q.—Have you any suspicions that Guy Pepple killed the dog? A.—No: only he and I were enemies. Q.—Did you have a quarrel? A.—Yes at a Basket Ball game. Q.—Did (iuy Pepple ever say he had anything against you? A.— 1 heard a rumor to that effect. Q.— Did vour dog bite anybody? A.—No. not that 1 know of. Q.— Did it bother anyone along the street? A.—Never that I saw. Q.— Did you keep good watch on your dog? A.—He generally was chained to his kennel. Q.—Do you know whether or not Guy Pepple was there? A.—Well it happened that 1 wasn’t in the neighbor- hood. Q.—Do you know whether G n Pepple killed the «log? A.— No I lo not know. Q.— How did the dog seem to be billed? A.—He was killed by a pistol. Q.—Where was the d«.)g when you found him? A.—He was lying in the street shot in the eye. Cross examination by Harry Kahn. Q.—What reason have you for accusing Mr. Pepple of this crime? A.—Well, from a rumor I have heard of a threat. —74— Q.—Who told you of this rumor? A.—My witnesses, two of them. Q.—What was the rumor about? A.—Well as to the origin. 1 don’t really know the cause, y.—You couldn’t remember what it was? A.—No sir. Q,—You don't know what it was about? A.—No sir. Q.—What was it? A.—Something. y.—If it was something what was it? A.—More a quarrel of words. Q.—Well this dog of yours was killed and you said it was shot in the eye by a pistol. A.— In the first place 1 didn’t say eye and besides pistols there are other weapons—fillies. Q.—Could you take a stone and shoot a dog in the eye? A.—No sir. Miss McFarland Takes Stand. Questioned by Attorney for Plaintiff. y.—What is your name? A.—Marie McFarland. O.—Where do you live? A.—Wapakoneta. y.—What part of Wapakoneta? A.—206 S. Blackhoof street, y.—Do you know Mr. Brockert? A.—Slightly. y.—Are you any - laiion of his? A.—Indeed not. y.—Do you k.. w Mr. Pepple? A.—Yes. 1 y.—Do you know about any enmity between them. A.-_Yes. At a Basket Bail game they didn't seem to be friends. , ,, , q._I)o vou know that Mr. Brockert owned a bull dog? A.—Yes. Q.—What kind was it? A.—White bull dog. y.—Was it very large. A.— Immense. y.—Did you ever pass the Brockert home? A.—Yes. y.—Did the dog make any attempt to bite you? A.—No sir. Cross Examination by Attorney for Defense. Q.—Do you know anything al out the killing of this dog? A.—Yes. 'I’lie evening the dog was killed we saw Guy Pepplc run from behind some bushes. y.—W ere you positive this was Guy Pcpple? A.—1 saw him and could tell it was he. y.—Did you see him run? A.—Yes. y.—Which way did he run? A.—Toward up town, y.—What did you do? A.—We got a way quick. O.—You did not wait to do anything else? A.—No, sir. ().—You are sure you saw Guy Pepplc? A.—Yes. (J.—Well, where does Walter B. live? A.—Across the river, y.—Where ’bouts? A.—In a house. Q.—Tell me exactly where Mr. B. lives. A.—I can’t tell exactly. Q.—In what direction from the bridge? A.—I can’t tell you. O.—On what side of the street? A.—I don’t know. Miss Henry on Stand. Questioned by Attorney for Plaintiff. Q.—What is your name? A.—Sue Henry. Q.—Were you acquainted with Guv Pepplc? A.—Yes. y.—Were you acquainted with Walter Brockert? —-75— A.—Yes. Q.—Were you acquainted with Marie McFarland? A.—Yes. y.—Did you take a walk with Marie McFarland? A.—Yes. one night not long ago. Q.—Where did you walk to? A.—Past Walter Brockert’s and in that direction. Q.—What did you see? A.—We heard a pistol shot and saw some one back of the bushes, when he saw us he ran. The fellow was Guy Pep- ple. He carried his threat out. y.—What do you know of this threat? A.—One night at a Basket Ball game Guy tripped Walter then they quarreled and Guy threatened to kill the dog. y.—Well, so you saw Guy Pepple kill the dog? A.—Yes. y.—Did the dog run in the street after it was shot? Q.—Where was the dog before being shot? A.—()n the sidewalk peacefully sleeping. A.—Well, how did it get in the street if it didn't run? A.—Well-um-it struggled so you see. Cross Examination. Questioned by Attorney for Defendant, y.—Where docs Walter Brockert live? A.—Across the river. y.—Did you hear this quarrel of Guy’s and Walter's? A.—Yes. y.—Where did it happen? A.—At Basket Ball. 1 told you before. Q.—Do vou know that Guy Pepple never played Basket Ball? A.—Well, he tripped him while going across the floor. He wouldn’t have to be playing to do that. Harry Crawford. Questioned by Attorney for Plaintiff. Q.—What is your name? A.—Harry Crawford. Q.—What do you know of this killing? A.—I was over the river on business and heard a shot. Went in direction of the shot and saw Guy Pepple running and saw a dead dog. y.—What were you doing over the river? A.—To see gas man. y.—Where does he live? A.—On Silver street. y.— You’re sure you saw Guy Pepple? A.—Yes, 1 am. Olive Cook on the Stand. Questioned by Attorney for Plaintiff. y.—What is your name? A.—Olive Cook. y.—Live in W apakoncta? A.—Yes. y.—Do you know anything of Walter Brockert? A.—Yes, quite a bit? (J.—Do you know of the quarrel between Walter and Guy ? A.—Yes, I do. y.—Did you hear anything about Walter Brockert's feelings about this? A.—I did not. y.—What do you know about the killing of the dog? A.—I heard that he killed the dog. Q.—How did you happen to see the killing? A.—1 came along that way and saw it had been shot. Q.—Who else was near by? A.—Sue Henry, Marie McFarland. Harry Crawford and I. I think that's all. Cross Examination by Attorney for Defence. Q.—How could you see it was Guy Pepple? A.—The moon was shining. Q.—You’re positive it wasn’t someone else? A.—Yes, I am sure. Defendant Takes Stand. Questioned by Attorney for Defence. y.—What is your name? A.—Guy Pepple. Q.—How long have you lived here. A.—All my life. Q.—Do you carry a revolver? —76— A.—Yes. Q.—What caliber it is? A.—38. q.—Could you recognize the revolver? A.—I could. Revolvers are brought forth ami he picks his out). y.—Where were you on the night of hebruary 3rd. A.—I was at the pool room. Q.—What time did you go there and when did you leave ? _ _ A.—Came at 7:30 and left at 10:30. Q.—Did you ever quarrel with Walter Brockert? A.—We had a few words. y.—Did you threaten to kill his dog? A.—I don’t remember saying such a thing. Cross Examination by Attorney for Plaintiff, y,—How do you know that revolver is yours? A.—Because it is a thirty-eight caliber, y.—How can you tell it isn’t someone vise’s? There is more than one thirty-eight caliber revolver. A.—Mine has a black handle and this one has also, y.—Did you ever talk to Sue Henry? A.—Yes. I did. Q.—Did you ever tell her you would kill Walter Brock- et's dog? A.—No sir. Wilhelm Taeusch Takes the Stand and is Questioned by At- torney for Defense. y.—What is your name? A.—Wilhelm Taeusch. y.—Tell the jury what you know of the killing of this dog? A.—On coming home from Lima on the 12:30 car we broke down in front of Walter Brocket’s home. 1 saw a white bull dog lying in the street, dead. There was quite a crowd gathered so I left the ca - to see what was the matter. I saw a man running. Q.—How could you sec the man in the dark?? A.—It was moonlight. Q.—Is that all that happened? A.—Yes. Cross Examination by Attorney for Plaintiff. Q.—Where did you go after all this? A.—I went home. y.—You are sure it was Guy Pcpple that shot the dog. ' A.—I am. y.—What hour was the car due at the station? A.—9:30. y.—And at what time was the dog shot. A.—About 9:25 I presume. Q.—Are you sure. A.—Well my watch was at home on the piano, but I am sure it was about that time. Edwin Meckstroh Takes Stand and is Questioned by Attorney for Defense. y.—What is your name? A.—Edwin Meckstroh. O.—Do you go to Blumc High? A.—1 do. y.—Where were you on the night of this killing? A.—I went up town to mail some letters, y.—Did you sec Guy Pepple? A.—I did at the pool room, y.—What time was this? A.—About 9:30. Q.—Did you hear anything about a murder? A.—No, I did not. Q.—When did you hear about the dog? A.—Next day. Cross Examination by Plaintiff’s Attorney, y.—On what side of the street is the pool room? A.—On north side. Q.—On south side. A.—On north side. I said. O.—Did you speak to Guy Pepple? A.—I did. —77— J.—For about how long? A.—About 15 minutes. O.— here «li«l you go then? A.—I lome. Bessie Boyer. Questioned by Defendant’s Attorney. Q.—What is your name? A.— Bessie Boyer. Q.—Your age. please? A.—I’m not sure about it. sir. Q.—Where were you on February 3. A.— 1 went to the picture show, y.—What time? A.—9:30. Q.—Well what were you doing at the picture show all that time? A.—I stayed for all the shows. O.— Did you see Guy Pepple? A.—Yes. y._ Where? A.—At the Pool Room. Cross Examination. Questioned by Attorney for Defendant. Q.—Where is the Pool Room? A.—Beside tjie Picture Show. O.—( n what side is it ? A.—North Side. y.—You sure it is on the north side? A.—I am sure. Eva Gossard on Stand. Questioned by Defendant’s Attorney. Q.—Your name? A.—Eva Gossard. y.—Do you know Guy Pepple? A.—T do. y.—Did you ever see him with a revolver? A.—Yes. Q.—When? A.—During the rabbit Reason. y.—What kind was it? A.—38 Caliber. O.—Can you tell the difference between a 38 and anv other? A.— I can. (Shows revolvers and she chooses 38 caliber.) (J.—Is this the kind Guy carried? A.—Yes sir. Cross Examination by Plaintiff’s Attorney. y.—Did you see Guy Pepple that night? A.—I did. y.—Where? A.—At the pool room. y.—Where were you? A.—At the five cent show. (J. Did you hear anything of the murder? A.—I did. 0. —Who was accused? A.—That I do not know. Judge Metz: Members of the jury: You have heard the evidence substantiating the charge under consideration, likewise the evidence given bv the defense. W ith you rests the decision. The law in the case is very plain. Section 1323 I B. II. S. Revised Statutes reads in part: And whoever shall be found guilty of wilful destruction of such property shall be subject to the following penalty: fine of not more than one hundred nor less than twent dollars or thirty days imprisonment, or both. You have heard the law in the case and vour verdict should take one of the following forms: 1. —Either you will find the defendant guilty and sub- ject to the law as above prescribed. 2. —Or you will return a verdict of guilty,' with recommendation for mercy attached. 3. —Or you will return a verdict not guilty.” in which case the defendant will be released without further action of the court. Retire for your verdict. Jury returns. Judge:—Have you a verdict? We have. (Hands verdict to clerk.) —78— V Clerk (reads): Our verdict is '‘Guilty, with mercy recommended. Judge: oring forth the culprit. By virtue 01 the authority vested in me as judge of this court, ami the penalty as prescribed for wilful destruction of property, in accordance with the decision returned by the jury, 1 hereby sentence you to one and forty hours imprisonment at hard labor, the same to be worked out in hourly session after school. The court is adjourned. • O • TO THE GIRLS OF BLUME HIGH. Here's to the Girl. h. more than fair. Who has robbed her mattress of all its hair. And fashioned it up into curlicues. And rats and switches and puffs to use In assorted styles on her billowy crown. She puts it up, and she takes it down And hangs it, on bureau and stand and chair Till it swings and dangles from everywhere. With pins and glue she sticks and stuffs Her own hair with ringlets, frills and puffs. That lay on her forehead and cover her neck. And piles in bales on her quarter deck. She has braided switches and rolls and frills And pins ami ribbons and old goose-quills That she smooths and sticks and dabs. And dangles and does into dingle dabs. Then she stuffs it high with old bed springs And pillows ami bath towels and other things. And sinks in her chair with a gladsome sigh With a pile of everything two feet high. Then falls exhausted ami fast asleep. • o • Miss R.—‘‘Poe's mother was an actress and his father was—.” Sue D.— They both were actresses weren’t they?” Miss R.—“What caused Poe’s defeat in life? Sue I).— The over drinking of too much. Sue I). (Writing an original sentence in English).— “While 1 was eating, Burke’s conciliation speech (came up). • o • Reuluh M.—“Why Is moon masculine gender In Ger- man ? Miss Schwartz.—Gives a long definition. Beulah M.— Because it stays out all night. • o • In Botany class. Roland R.—Indian pipes are extinct, arc they not? Mr. Morris (misunderstanding)—Yes. they haven’t a very good odor. • O • WANTED.— Beulah M. ami Bessie B.—Anti-fat. Marie McF.—A new bargain counter laugh. Lucile X.—Xew room-mate. Hazel M.—A new complexion. Stic I).—Ticket to Arizona. Sue II.—Cozy corner in Miss R.’s heart. Marie L.—Natural curls. Eva G.—A new life saver. Olive C.—Little feet. • o • Beulah M.:—Just think Sue. Emmett is going to be a horse doctor. Emmett L.:—Yes, certainly. By the way Beulah, is there anything the matter with you? • o • Miss Schwartz:—Carrie, what is the case of “den” in this sentence? Carrie:—Accusative, meaning Go to —motion towards a place. • o • Lulu B.—“Say Lyman, have you your General History lesson yet?” Lyman McD.—“Yes. it's in my desk. I)o you want it?” • o • Mr. Bice in Civics.—“Children, if you expect to rate high, don’t expectorate on the floor.” —79— Frank Con naught on held up his hand al a question from Miss Schwartz. Miss S.— Well Frank vvhat is your answer? Frank.— I don’t know.” Miss S.—“Why did you hold up your hand?” Frank.— Oh I was just chasin’ flies.” • O • CAUGHT HUMMING:— Feel Some Day You Are Coining Hack To Me. — Florence DeLong. “Golden Arrow.’’—Howard Gibbs. Is There Any Room In Heaven For A little Girl Like Me?”—Hculah Moore. Your Eyes Arc Open Hut You’re Sound Asleep.”— Hazel Tam. The Girl Who Threw Me Down. —Walter Hrockert. Listen To The Mocking Hird. —Mr. Morris. Cubanola Glide. —Sue Davis. I Wonder Who’s Kissing (Him) Vow. —Marie Mc- Farland. Hcautiful Eyes. —Fan Schoonover. If I Only Had A Sweetheart. —George Caldwell. “Under The Silvery Moon. —Lucile Nichols. • o • At English:—D—m it all. Rob’t Seitz—What does that meain Miss R. Carl Abe—We got one down in our river. Bob. • o • Robert Edmiston:—(about to eat a cracked nut in school.) Miss R.:—Say Robert, haven’t you had your breakfast? • o • Sue 11.—(salving a fellow at a dance.) The fellow:—Say girlie: you better strike for the hos- pital. That’s where they spread salve. • o • Miss Rheinhard:—What is the definition of a puppet? Sue D.:—A foot stool. NON DE PLUMES.— Marie McF’arland—“Planey Potts. Heulah Moore—“Billy. Lucille Nichols—“Pedro. Sue Henry—“Sis. Sue Davis— Heef Trust. Mr. Morris— Dearie. Mr. Crim—“Eddie Hoy. Miss Reinhard— Tiny. Neuman Metz— Abe Lincoln. Mr. Hice— Deacon. ()live Cook—“Cookie. Emmett Lusk—“Tuffy. Harry Kahn—“Buck. o O • F.nglish Class:—Why was it that De Bracey didn't like Rowena’s tears? Kenneth Hoegner:—Because they were too salty. • o • SENIOR QUARTETTE. SUE DAVIS. Four girls from old Blunic High Formed a quartette on the sly. They sang at eve when all alone. For mortal ear ne’er hear this tone. No doubt you wonder who formed this four. ell. this I’ll tell and nothing more. Heulah. the soprano to this refrain. Sue Henry second alto to the same : I took the first alto for a try hile Marie the tenor. Oh, real high; For honest when we are to end Heulah assist her to earth ag.dn. Now if this singing you want to hear. Come to the south por di without fear. And there we’ll sing to you allright. Hut remember it must be at night. —80— HOW WOULD THEY LOOK?— Harry Kahn not talking? Emmett Lusk not smiling? Marie McFarland without George? George C. without Marie? Oscar Bowsher with his pipe at home? Wilhelm Taeusch singing a solo? Vivian A. not studying? Sue 1). not hungry? Tis not so much in where you stand. Here or in a foreign land. Work day and if need be all night Till you are sure to win the fight. JUNIOR Wake up Juniors, wake up, do. Soon you’ll be a Senior true, There you will your laurels win ()nly to find our you’re a “has been. c O ° FRESHMEN Oh, you little Freshie dears. Papa's joys and mamma’s fears, If you only knew how green You really, really sometimes seem. Just up from the nursery toys, Baby girls and baby boys, With a stick of candy part Off to school to start. Do not worry, do not pout, For soon you will be out, ( nlv two more long years Then you’re past your childhood fears. • O © SOPHOMORE Did you from a Freshman pass Into that dull Sophomore class? But it’s no worse than other years. Over which so many have shed tears. In Latin and your German pass. Following in the footsteps of our class. ’Tis nice to have some one now show In which direction you should go. hollow our example, do. If to your teachers you’ll be true, )nly follow one straight track Unless the teacher turns her back. Now as Seniors we say to you: “Never whisper, it won’t do.” Wake up Juniors, wake up, do. And follow the example we have set for you. e O • SENIOR Honored Seniors we are at last. Thinking not of hardships of the past: For we all know ’tis come to stay. We are the true Seniors of the day. Was e’er a class so bright and glad, Never tired, never sad : Following the bright ray Which led us to Commencement dav. • o • THEATRICAL BUREAU— (Stars now open for engagements.) Hazel Tam—“The Land of Nod. Beulah Moore—“Madame Butterfly. Carl Bogart and the Buchanans—“Three Twins.” Harry Kahn—“Traveling Salesman. Emmett Lusk—“The Time. The Place, and The Girl.’ Newman Metz and Sue Henry—“The Lion and the Mouse.” Florence Sprague—“Polly of the Circus. —81— OUR PRESIDENT Harry Crawford. Senior man. Who for President he ran ; And got it too, but such is life. When one is lucky in a strife. As a President we like him As we really ought to do. Xot because his face is handsome Or his hair, a chestnut hue. Hut because he is ambitious And tries to make things go. And wants to make the Senior Class He anything but slow. We like him cause he tries to make Our class, the one. True Him , lust because you’re Senior President, Mr. Crawford. Here’s to you. • O • THE LOVE STORY OF THE VIOLET. SCE HENRY. On a beautiful spring afternoon far off from the busy world, nestling by the side of an old wooden fence in a large open field, is one lonely violet stalk. Close by it is a hand- some rose bush, the top of which is blooming beautifully. At the bottom of the bush is a large bud which looks as though it would burst and bloom at any time. The violet stalk has a small bud also and although it is directly in front of the hand- some rose bud it droops its head modestly toward the ground. The sun disappears behind the clouds. A storm is coming up. 'Pile wind begins to blow until suddenly it seems as though the clouds arc bursting for the rain comes down in torrents. It does not last long for it is only a spring shower. The sun peeps from behind the clouds and all at once everything is bright and happy. The birds that have now seated themselves on the old wooden fence begin to sing and keep up an endless caroling. The rose bud is strengthened by the brief shower and raises itself higher in the air. The handsome bud at the lower part of the bush has opened and is the most beau- tiful of perfect roses. The force of the wind ami rain has push- ed the little violet stalk down to the ground but soon the sun’s brilliancy gives it enough strength to straighten itself and raise its modest little head towards heaven. It opens, and is so beautiful that it looks too pure and innocent for this world. The purple is not the ordinary color of violets, but is an extraordinary shade and if it were put in a field of the same kind of flowers you would run to this one and pick it in preference to the others. It turns its head and for the first time gazes at the handsome rose who has been regarding it intently all the while. ()h.’’ cries the violet. I never dreamed you were so close.” At this her pretty little head droops. “You don’t mind. I hope.” says the rose, and looks at the violet so closely that the violet on looking up meets his hand- some gaze and a red hue spreads over the entire flower, mak- ing it a prettier purple than before. The rose is now begin- ning to love the violet and the latter with its entire little heart returns the love and longs, oh so much for the wind to blow that the violet might snuggle closer to the rose. For every breeze that blows bends the rose over the violet and touches its little face. The violet does not droop its head any longer but it loves to gaze in the face of its handsome lover. The day is windy and the rose has touched the violet’s face hundreds of times. They are both blissfully happy and their love for each other makes them more beautiful than ever. The sun is setting and the wild caroling of the birds overhead has ceased. The dew begins to fall and its weight bends the rose’s head next to the violets. Thus they sleep one heavenly night together and in the morning they awaken ready to start the day anew. Everything looks cheerful and seems as though it were a bright beginning for their future happiness. The silence of the afternoon is broken by the sound of children’s voices as they run, laughing and jumping all over thejneadow picking the wild flowers here and there and winding them into wreaths. One little girl has wandered away from the rest and walks dangerously near the violet. She turns around and sees the “Flower of Flowers.” and with a cry of delight before the rose can protect it with its thorny stems, picks the little flower and covers it with kisses, for she is so delighted with its wondrous beauty. When the rose finally realizes that the only flower it had ever loved and the only one it could ever love, was gone, its handsome head droops and its very life seems to have vanished with the violet. Another shower comes up and rains steadily through the entire night. In the morning all the petals of the rose have fallen off and lie scat- tered upon the little violet stalk. . O ° Q e. the Class of 1910. feel ourselves highly honored by having Mr. Edwin Meckstroth as a member of our class. En- tering the High School last year as a Freshman. Mr. Meck- stroth has completed both a two year Latin and two year German course and this year ranks as a Senior, a member of the Class of 1910. He has mastered the high school course in two years with an case that shows his talent and ability in this line of work. Roth the faculty and the pupils of the en- tire school highly respect him. and by his frank, open, and manly character, he has endeared himself to all. Never be- fore, in the history of the school, has anyone shown such talent. The Class of 1910 was more than willing to receive him as a member and we wish to show our loyalty and respect to him in every possible way. No other class ever has nor prob- ably ever will have the op| ortunity of having a member as highly respected both for his splendid character and for his ability in mastering the difficult problems of the High School course. We wish Mr. Meckstroth the greatest success in the future, and may he succeed in his life’s work as he has suc- ceeded in the High School. A SENIOR. • o © 1871. Maggie Cordell, Mrs. Harvey Lusk. St. Johns, O. Ada Smith. Mrs. G. W. Andrews, 1330 Grace Ave.. Hyde Park. Cin- cinnati. Ohio. Otho Layton, Wapakoneta. Ohio, (deceased). 1873. Velda Shawber. Indianapolis. Indiana, (deceased). Horace Holbrook. Warren. Ohio. Clarence Berlin. Wapakoneta. Ohio, (deceased). 1873. Julia Meeker. Mrs. R. W. Yager, (deceased). (’ora Nichols. Mrs. A. M. Kuhn. 4 19 Boston Street, Toledo. O. Solomon Shawber. Gnlion, Ohio, (deceased). 1874. Fannie Fink. Mrs. II. C. Wire, 4 2.'� Fourth St.. N. W„ Washington. I). C. Sarah Howell. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Joseph Dickman. Ft. Meyer. Virginia. Andrew Meyer. Findlay. Ohio. 187’� . Mattie Jackson. Mrs. Mattie Martin. Mt. Vernon. Ohio. Wm. Alspaugh. Spokane. Washington. William Bitler, Wapakoneta. Ohio. Klla Smith. Wapakoneta. Ohio, (deceased). 1876. Alice Cordell. Mrs. S. It. Frank. Torrington. Wyoming. Laura Cordell, Mrs. Tompkins Smith, Book. Kansas. Emma Swlnk. Mrs. C. he. Wapakoneta. Ohio. R. F. D. No. 10. Samuel Dapper, Wapakoneta. Ohio, R. F. I). No. 5. Edith Scott. Wpakoneta. Ohio, (deceased). —83— 1877. Amelia Dleker. Mrs. J. P. Shaw. 4 2 Washington Street. Portland. Oregon. Gilbert Bltler, Eureka. Kansas. Edith Holbrook. Mrs. Edith Holbrook Snyder. 706 fith St.. San Bernadino. Cal. Emma Throckmorton. Lima. Ohio. Aldo Lind. Corner Wayne and Water Streets. Piqua. Ohio. Anna Lind. Mrs. J. B. Walsh. Wapakoneta. Ohio. 1878. Mattie Allen. St. Johns, Ohio. Kate Fisher. Mrs. C. B. Benner. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Kittle Llnzee. Mrs. I. G. Hall. Wapakoneta, Ohio. Minnie Mott. Mrs. Wm. Bitler. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Perry Focht, Uniopolis. Ohio, (deceased� . Carrie Davis. Mrs. Carrie Reid, (are Bureau of Pub. Printing, Ma- nila. P. L Maggie Jackson, Mrs. F. Atkinson. Wavnestield. Ohio. Minnie Morey. Mrs. A. M. Getz. De Kalb. Texas. Bertha Von Beseler. Mrs. Frank Morgan. 2528 90th St.. Cleveland O. W. S. Rogers. Wapakoneta. Ohio. 1879. Rachel Shawber. Mrs. Wm. McMurray. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Carr Van Anda. ore New York Times. New York, N. Y. Murice Kennedy. Wapakoneta. Ohio, (deceased). 1880. Cora Craig, Mrs. C. J. Thompson, 517 Clinton Street. Defiance, O. Mary Dickman. Mrs. C. A. Stueve, Wapakoneta. Ohio. George It. Davis. 323 Sanghlin Building, Los Angeles. Cal. Laura Craig. Mrs. Baumgardner. Allentown Road. Lima. Ohio. Adolph Frltsch. No. 5 Capital Avenue, Salt Lake City, Utah. Phoebe Meeker. Wapakoneta. Ohio, (deceased). Wm. Maisen, Wapakoneta, Ohio, (deceased). 1881. Ida Dieker. Mrs. J. H. Werst. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Ella Murphy. Mrs. W. Meeker. Portsmouth. Ohio. Geo. Dieker. Fremont. Ohio. John Gunther. Wapakoneta. Ohio, (deceased). (’has. E. Davis, Wapakoneta. Ohio, (deceased). Leslie Layton. Wapakoneta. Ohio, (deceased). 1882. Lillian Forbes. Mrs. W. H. McFarland. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Maude Whiteman. Mrs. Maude Davis Wapakoneta. Ohio. Sarah Taeusch. Mrs. Louis Schmidlapp. 2922 Woodburn Avenue, E. Walnut Hills. Cincinnali. Ohio. Sarah Winemiller. Mrs. W. F. Remaley. Haller Street. Lima. Ohio. 1883. E. E. Gessler. Bureau of Public Printing, Manila. P. I. 1884. Clara Craft. Wapakoneta. Ohio, (deceased). Maggie Sharrlts. Mrs. J. Conrath, (deceased). Maggie Reid. Mrs. (’has. Heller. Beaver Dam. Ohio. Albert Heller. Wapakoneta. Ohio, (deceased). Wm. S. Craig. Bowerstown. Ohio. 1885. Kathryn Kohler. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Carrie Timmermeister, Mrs. J. S. Meade. Lorain. Ohio, l-aura Dieker. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Lizzie Askren, Mrs. Carr. Cable. Ohio, R. F. D. No. 3. Manta Morris. Mrs. F. W. Freyman. Sale City. Georgia. Mollie Lucas. Mrs. W. H. Kiser. 504 Bellefontnine Street. Wapako- neta. Ohio. 1886. Nello Elliott. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Edith Hawkey. Mrs. (’. E. Smith. 235 W. 102nd St., D.. New York. N. Y. Nellie Holbrook, Mrs. G. A. McNutt. Buoyrus, Ohio. Cora Cotterman. Mrs. W. 11. Barklow. (deceased). Thos. Bay. Wapakoneta. Ohio. R. F. I). No. 0. Box 112. Bertha Nichols. Mrs. Jno. Humphreys. 718 8th St.. N. E.. Washing- ton. D. C. Jennie Morey. Wapakoneta. Ohio. 1887. Mollie Jackson, Mt. Vernon, Ohio. Jennie Wilson. Mrs. Jennie Wilson Anderson. Wapakoneta, Ohio, (deceased). Lulu Dieker. Mrs. Howard Frazee. St. Petersburg. Fla. Lettle Decker. Mrs. John G. Hoegner, Wapakoneta. Ohio. Amelia Yokel. Mrs. II. W. Hassenauer. Wapakoneta, O. (deceased). Cora Mayer, Mrs. R. B. Anderson. Wapakoneta. Ohio. 1888. C. T. Torrance, care Torrance Grocery Co.. Salt I ake City, Utah. Lenora Gunther. Wapakoneta. Ohio. John Breese. 210 W. Second Street. Cincinnati. Ohio. Mary Stroup. Boon ton. N. J. Wm. Moorey, Wapakoneta, Ohio. (’has. E. Fisher. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Lillian Swan. Mrs. Frank Hover, care Swan the Florist. Lima. Ohio. Lulu Dickman. Mrs. R. Emmet Murphy, 39 Sears St.. Dayton. Ohio. J. S. Downard. Ardmore, lnd. Ter. Adella Fisher. Wapakoneta. Ohio, (deceased). 84— 1889. Mamie McFarland. Mrs. Howard Williamson. 45 Edgewater Ave.. Dayton. Ohio. Howard Williamson. 45 Edgewater Ave.. Dayton, Ohio. Carrie Shives. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Ingle Morris. 288 South Ohio Ave.. Columbus. Ohio. ( has. Shives. 680 East Prospect Street. Cleveland. Ohio. Flora Fisher. Mrs. Howard Hover. Lima. Ohio. Nora Hassenier. Mrs. Vernon B. Arnold. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Chas. C. Berlin. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Wilbert C. Davis, Wapakoneta. Ohio. Edith Hettle. Wapakoneta. Ohio. 1890. Della Morrln. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Emma Timmermeister. Wapakoneta. Ohio. El fa Williams. Mrs. Wm. Melching. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Alice Wilson. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Ferd Haywood. Savings Trust Building. Columbus. Ohio. Guy Means. Waynesfield. Ohio. R. F. D. No. 1. Flora Helpling. Wapakoneta. Ohio. 1891 Wm. Nagel. 32 St. Clair Street. Toledo. Ohio. Rufus South. San Rafael Flats. Cincinnati. Ohio. Flat 14. Robert Skinner. 2032 Lynnwood Ave.. Toledo. Ohio. Amelia Ziegler. Mrs. Luke Broadwater, (deceased). Elmer Rhodes. Dayton. Ohio. General Delivery. Chas. Kohler. Wapakoneta. Ohio, (deceased). Roy E. Layton. Wapakoneta, Ohio. 1892 Bertha Bitler. Mrs. Karl Werner, 202nd and 124th St.. St. Joseph. Mo. O. C. Davis. Wapakoneta. Ohio, (deceased). Gus. A Kohler. Auditor S. T. R. Traction. Bushnell. Bldg. Spring- held. O. (’laude Doering Mrs. Harry Fisher. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Verne Layton. 1023 W. North Street. Lima. Ohio, (deceased). Lulu Hassenier. Mrs. Wm. Schmel, (deceased). Mary Elliott. Mrs. F. M. Smith. St. Marys. Ohio. Chas. Hunter. 19 Public Square. Lima. Ohio. Harry Nagel. Wapakoneta, Ohio. 1893 Mary E. Roberts. Mrs. Rue Hastings. Mansfield. Ohio. Emil Moser. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Theo. A. Campbell. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Alvena Franke. Mrs. C. L. Mueller, Wapakoneta. Ohio. Clara Rinehart. Wapakoneta. Ohio. lone Breese. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Anny Bury. 14 29 North Spalding Ave.. Chicago. 111. Chas. Tate. 1032 North Main Street. Dayton. Ohio. 1894 Geo. M. Berry. Attorney at Law. Plqua. Ohio. A. A. Klipfel. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Esta Morris, Wapakoneta. Ohio, (deceased). 1895 - Roy Hunter. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Nora Hettle. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Dave Hirsch. 1518 St. Seger Place. Cincinnati. Ohio. Ova Adams. Mrs. Shofe. New Hampshire. Ohio. Cora Howell. Mrs. .1. E. Longsworth. Wapakoneta. Ohio. — Chas. F. Herbst Jr.. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Clarence Shives. Wapakoneta. Ohio, (deceased). 1896 George M. Hamer. Indianapolis. Indiana. Ada Swink. Mrs. (’. H. Hickman. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Carrie Gunther. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Chas. E. Snyder. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Della Carmen. Mrs. Emil Koop. Jackson. Ohio. Daisy Elliott. Wapakoneta. Ohio. R. F. I). No. 1. Earl Doering. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Mry Craft. Mrs. J. Metzgar. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Gertrude Rhorbaugh. Mrs. H. W. Wentz. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Jeanette Mayer. Salem, Ohio. J. F. Moser. Wapakoneta. Ohio. 1897 Edith Hunter, Wapakoneta. Ohio. Della Doering. Mrs. Della Doering Davis. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Margaret Yager. Mrs. Wm. Brandon. 41 Duncan St., Columbus, O. Edna Means. Mrs. E. B. Kay. 326 Queen City Ave.. Tuscaloosa. Ala. Etfie Gilmore. Mrs. John Eckenweiler. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Amelia Jacobs. Mrs. W. N. Nester. 15055 Wayne Street. Dayton. O. Helen Helpling. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Jennie Howell. Mrs. Clarence Brentlinger. Wapakoneta. O.. R. F. D. No. 9. Daisy Lucas. Mrs. C. D. Fischer Sr.. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Lulu Bechdolt. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Krl Timmermeister. Wapakoneta. Ohio. John Musser. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Guido Franke. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Albert Miller. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Fred Klipfel. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Frank Snyder, care Carey Roofing Co.. Memphis. Tenn. —85— 1898 Edwin R. Freeman, 16-16 Seventh Street. Eureka, Cal. John C. Fisher, 907 Old Lancaster Road. Bryn Mawr. Pa. Julia Burk. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Rose Beresford. 909 Franklin Ave.. Columbus, Ohio. Mattie Brewer. Mrs. Geo. Winetniller, Wapakoneta, Ohio. Johanna Atperman. 117 Kills Street. Ypsilanti. Mich. Gertrude Butcher. Mrs. J. .1. Reagan. Spencervllle, Ohio. Anna E. Fisher. Mrs. Anna Shaffer. Wapakoneta, Ohio. Emma Dorothy Shives, Wooster. Ohio. IS 99 Rufus C. Swink, 1525 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. Cal. Mae ( hambers. Mrs. Wm. Croft. Anna. Ohio. Margaret E. Crawford. Mrs. (leo. Srhlegel, Jewett. Ohio. Jeanette Settlage. Mrs. W. Stevens, (deceased). Gertrude Gilbert. The Calvert. Payton. Ohio. Nellie Hunter. Mrs. Robert Ewing. New Hampshire. Ohio. Grace Gibbs, Mrs. H. S. Reinhardt. 2854 N. Lincoln Ave. Cleveland. Maud MeClintock. Mrs. Wm. Boysel. Lima. Ohio. Blanche Schooler. St. Johns, Ohio. Edith Slanker. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Arthur IJechdolt. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Carl 1). Fischer Jr.. Wapakoneta, Ohio. harl Doty. Wapakoneta, Ohio. 1900 Chas. E. Morris. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Cornell II. Panning. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Frank L. Doering. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Harriet McLain. Mrs. Harry Torrance. 1700 5th E. St.. Salt Lake City. Utah. Kathryn Illume, Mrs. Eugene Burk. 609 W. church St.. Champaign. Illinois. Minnie Miller. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Bess Daugherty. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Mary Loner. Mrs. E. I). Trie key. 132 Mulberry St.. Wilmington, O. Emma Matlehner. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Pauline KInstle. Mrs. E. T. Rehfteld. 309 E. Vilas Ave., Guthrie, Okla. Emma Rohrbaugh. Mrs. Emma Alter. Cleveland. Ohio. 1901 Caroline Wenk. Mrs. J. L. Goetz. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Stella Klein. Mrs. C. J. Fisher, 907 Old Lancaster Road. Bryn Mawr. Pa. Louise Schaub. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Edith Hassenier. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Fred C. Weimert, Wapakoneta. Ohio. Howard A. Kiser, Tulsa. Oklahoma. Robert A. Elliott. Alger. Ohio. Raymond Horn. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Earl C. Parish, Wapakoneta. Ohio. Rush M. Greenslade. Muskogee, Oklahoma. Winfield H. Hauss, 1132 Connecticut Ave.. Washington. D. C. Hermle lierbst. Wapakoneta. Ohio. I-eslle Kantner. In3 Dearborn Ave.. Chicago, ill. Carl Rigdon. 1293 Hunter Street. Columbus, Ohio. Laura Distelrath, Mrs. Geo. Hitler. 315 Gunkle Ave.. Dayton. Ohio. Katherine Morey, .Mrs. Fred Klipfel, Wapakoneta. Ohio. Francis Bowsher. Wapakoneta. Ohio. 1902 Catherine Seifert. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Aida Levy. Mrs. Pfeiffer, The Densmore, Kansas City. Mo. Elizabeth Reid. Mrs. John Martin. Now Straitsville. Ohio. Edit it Matlehner. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Kathryn Musser. Mrs. Wade. 61 Broadway. Akron. Ohio. Anna l.anning. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Anna Waldmnnn. Wapakoneta, Ohio. J. Albert Zink. White Pigeon. Mich., care Hart Hotel. George F. Vaubel, Wapakoneta. Ohio. Richard Stucve. 1028 Regina Ave., Price Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio. Harry H. Doering. Sandusky, Ohio. 1903 Cora B. Kreitzer. Mrs. Earl Doering. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Winifred 11. Stueve. White Pigeon. Mich., care Hart Hotel. Minna E. Fisher. Mrs. M. C. Doty, Wapakoneta. Ohio. Estella Reid, Mrs. L. A. Parkinson, Bureau of Posts, Manila. P. I. Nelle P. Hoopingarner. Mrs. S. J. Rigdon, 435 W. 9th St.. Oklahoma City. Lillian G. Walsh. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Lucie Levy, 3634 Michigan Ave.. Chicago, HI.. Flat 2. May Hassenier. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Clara Hummel, Wapakoneta. Ohio. Edna Skalley, 3117 Hoyt Street. Everett, Wash. Mary Waters, Wapakoneta. Ohio. Ethel Shaw. Wapakoneta. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Alma Frank. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Stella Moore. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Perdie Fisher, Wapakoneta. Ohio. Edmund A. Brown. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Frank Anderegg, Wapakoneta. Ohio. Don net Alexander Chlesa. Wapakoneta, Ohio. Robert M. Nichols. Tuscaloosa. Alabama. Goldie Mae Deling. Cridcrsville, Ohio. Florence Grethell Miley. Wapakoneta. Ohio. —86— 1904 Florence Botkins, Mrs. F. F. Kolter, Wapakoneta, Ohio. Carrie Bechdolt, Wapakoneta. Ohio. Essie Wolph. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Susie Martin. Wapakoneta. Ohio, R. F. D. No. 8. Effle Nichols. Raukestrasse 7. Berlin, Germany. Emil Fischer, Wapakoneta. Ohio. Lynn Snyder. 1182 Connecticut Ave.. Washington. D. C. Jessie Sutton, Lima. Ohio. Margaret Greenslade. Hoover Cottage. Wooster University. Wooster. Edgar L. Morris. Springfield, Ohio. 1905 Elsie Bailey. Mrs. Bernard Schultz. New Bremen. Ohio. Sallie Chenowith. 666 S. West Street. Lima. Ohio. Marie Connaughton. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Emil Gunther. 1 University Street. W. Lafayette. Ind. Bessie E. Howell. 90 Monnett Hall, Deleware. Ohio. Aaron W. Honey. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Bertha I.nnghorst, Wapakoneta. Ohio. Blanc h B. Mayer. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Earl C. Metz. Naval Academy. Annapolis. Md. Carrie M. Oilier. Wapakoneta. Ohio. R. F. 1). No. 10. Nannie Shalley. 3117 Hoyt Ave.. Everett. Wash. Gene 1). Wiseuer. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Ada M. Zaengleln. 209 Illinois Bldg.. Muskogee. Oklahoma. 1906 Kathryn Nichols. Mrs. .1. H. Gocke. Wapakoneta. O. Cleola Seibert. Mrs. Chas. Freck Jr.. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Jessie Whetstone. Wapukoneta. Ohio. R. F. 1). No. 3. Leona Benner. Mrs. Harry Dunsmore. Boston. Mass. Howard Horn. Wapakoneta. Ohio. -lassie Lusk. St. Johns. Ohio. Nelle Shockey. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Lillian Timmermeister. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Lodema Moore. 30 N. Avondale Ave.. Springfield. Ohio. Sarah Waters. Wapakoneta. Ohio. 1907 Clarence Veit. 131 W. Sth Ave.. Columbus. Ohio. Henry J. Meyer, Wapakoneta. Ohio. Gertrude Greenslade. X99 W. Market street. Lima. Ohio. John Schumann. !� l I Monroe St.. Ann Arbor. Mich. Mabel C. Howell. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Frank II. Weber. 219 Vine Street. Lafayette, hid. Mamie llaman. 112 Mannett Hall. Delaware, Ohio. Lulu Van Anda. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Norma Pepple. Wapakoneta, Ohio. Mildred McMurrav. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Harry E. Fisher. Wapakoneta. Ohio, R. F. D. No. 1. Anthony SchrlmpfT. Ada. Ohio. Herman S. Vaubel. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Fritz Taeusch. 224 N. Buckeye Street. Wooster. Ohio. Adrian Seitz. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Raymond Swlnk. 175 N. Liberty Street. Delaware. Ohio. 1908 Myrtle E. Bowsher. Wapakoneta. Ohio, R. F. D. No. 3. Ida Brown, Wapakoneta. Ohio. Mayme G. Buchnnnn. Mrs. Clarence Dull. Arcanum. Ohio. Lutie Butcher. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Edith E. Hick. Wnpnkoneta. Ohio. Blanche E. Jac k. Mrs. Sylvan Swink. Delphos. Ohio. Pauline Nichols, 296 W. King Ave.. Columbus. Ohio. Alma Ramge. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Nettie L. Taylor. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Anna C. Wlss. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Walter M. Anderson. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Harry Dobie. St. Johns. Ohio. R. F. D. No. 2. Wilson Keller. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Leslie Nichols. 296 W. King Ave.. Columbus. Ohio. Eugene Stelnbaugh. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Edwin B. Timmermeister. 5532 Monroe Ave.. Chicago. 111. Fred Wertz. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Crfe White, Garrettsv ille. Ohio. Reuben Wisener, Wapakoneta, Ohio. (Jobs') Louis Boyd Dobie. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Rena Leona Mc Adams. Wapakoneta. Ohio. George O. Hoskins. Kappa Sigma House, 15th Ave., Columbus. Ohio Monica Evelyn Puetz. Wapakoneta. Ohio. William Link. U. S. Express Co.. Chicago, 111. Hazel Blanche Pepple. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Robert E. Ruck. Wapakoneta. Ohio, (deceased). Joyce Gibbs. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Fritz J. Seitz. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Ruth Amelia Alma Loth. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Leslie Bowsher. Cridersville. Ohio. Leonard Gustave Heinisch. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Dwight Welding. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Luetta May Helsler. Wapakone ta. Ohio. Raymond Lee Bailey. O. S. IT. Farm House. Columbus. Ohio. Edna Mae Leach, Wapakoneta. Ohio. Elmer Valentine. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Helen Carolyn Ilnurs. Wapakoneta. Ohio. —87— Harry Joseph Hanold, NVapakoneta, Ohio. Marie Emma Taeusch, Wapakoneta. Ohio. Roland Heinrich. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Koneta Marie Kolter. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Vernon M. Burden. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Della Margaret I.inder. Wapakoneta, Ohio. Edwin J. Schoonover. Hamilton. Ohio. Emma U. Heller. Wapakoneta. Ohio. William Louis Burk. 639 S. 12th St.. Ann Arbor. Mich. Anna Hazel Bay. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Walter G. Wiseley. Botkins. Ohio. Mildred Violet Edmiston. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Clinton E. Shaw. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Elsie Cherlette Orphal. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Howard Benner. Sigma Phi. Epsilon House. Lafayette. Ind. Margaret Neff, Wapakoneta, Ohio. Mark II. Kolter. 90 W. 10th Ave.. Columbus. Ohio. Kitty Crawford. Wapakoneta. Ohio. Oliver Gossard, Wapakoneta. Ohio. —88— Timmermeister Baxter Clothing and Gents' We arc always up to date. The only house in Wapak that carries the Kuppenheimer Clothing. We are always at your service. Home-made Candies Fruits, Cigars, Tobaccos “DICK’S” Candy Kitchen “Dick:” ATI I bourne. Proprietor. II South Black.hoof Street. Phone [No. 172 WAPAKOINETA, OHIO. J. T. HOWARD Manufacturer oi HARNESS Dealer in Trunks, Suit Cases ...and Bags... Dr. Fred w. RuM ROY E. LAYTON Attorney and Counselor at Law FiMhvr Itlork WAPAKO.NKTA, OHIO Money to Loan at Lo Rates Real Estate Titles Carefully Examined WM. RUNKLE Hrcbttect I Doors East ot first National Bank WAPAKONEIA. 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MANUFACTURERS OF r---------------------------------- Wood Working Machinery Mine Knives and (hisels ____________________________ DEALERS IN Mill Supplies, Belting, Pulleys Shafting, Hangers, Babbitt Metal, etc. BOILER AND ENdE WORK All Kinds ol Repairing Done The Wapakoneta Machine Company WAPAKONETA, OHIO We now have on display new ideas in summer OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCO 30000000000000000000 1 Millinery oooooooooooooooocoocoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo These models are entirely new. We take pleasure in placing them at your disposal. LIZZIE C. TAEUSCH. The pulse of fashion can al- ways be felt here. Artistic trinkets, the fad of the mo- ment, are here displayed in fascinating array, taking the form in our line of Gold Jew- elry of BROOCHES, LAVALLIERS, TIEPINS, CUFF LINKS, LOCKETS, LORGNETTE and FOB CHAINS, DRESS PINS, BELT PINS and COLLAR PINS, Either in plain or chased; also mounted with amethyst, topaz saphire, diamond and ruby. We have almost anthing you wish in watches. Diamond Rings. Silverware, Got Glass. Hand Painted China The whole line is as interesting as it is unique. IIEN11Y MOSER, and expert optician. The Present Outlook... Is clear. Do you practice economy? Perhaps you are so fortunate that you are not compelled to, but most people have learned to be careful buyers on ac- count of recent dull times and with us shrewd buyers get satisfaction. We af- firm that good Goods make business; poor goods mar business. We want good housekeepers to try our fine line of Clean, Up-to-date Groceries. USE Kara-Van Goiiee. The best on the market for 20c, 25c, 30c and 35c a pound. PHONE 29. ...A. W. KLIPFEL BIGGER THAN EVER! The 5 410 Cent Store. New location-—next door to Central Meat Market. VOU Save Money EVERY TI VIE You GOME IN tvm � !ae“s Ream Williams, Propr’s D. W. STARR. C. T. WHIPPLE. STARR WHIPPLE, Proprietors and Managers PRINCESS THEATRE, Wapakoneta, Ohio. m Exhibition of HIGH CLASS Motion Pictures, Il- lustrated Songs, and nothing else. Al! pictures shown here are passed on by the National Board of Censors and therefore necessarily must be of high moral character. m COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELF. Wm. Zint Jacob Zint ZINTZ'S NEW SHOE STORE The only live and up- to-date shoe store in the city. We carry a full line of the latest models; you also get the BEST QUALITY AND | BEST FITTING SHOES § g a h oo h ooo k oooooooooooo h oooo h oohxh ooohih h c Everything New. Give Us a Call. Burnett house Cor., WAPAKONtTA, OHIO oo voooooo ooch oooooooooooooooooooooooooo h oc J. W. ELLIOTT DEALER IN Overland Automobiles — mh- - — OAK RI AGES We also carry a full line of ACETYLENE GENERATORS- West Auglaize Street. CH OO h h 0Ck Kh hXK Kh -OOOOOCKK«H OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOC GO TO WERNER KAH FOR YOUR BEST MEATS We also pay the HIGHEST MARKET PRICE for Cattle Phone 3 2, Rhone 3. 00000000000 KH000004 0 00 K 00000000 KH 00 K 000 Ha S. W. McFAKLAND. President. A. J. BROWN, Assistant Cashier. A. A. KLIPFEL, Cashier. M. BROWN. Vice-President. C. H. KLEIN, Bookkeeper directors: Michael Brown. S. W. McFarland, N. E. Haywood, Abraham Kahn. Casper Heinl. Henry Hartman. S. A. Hoskins, C. A. Stueve, Frank McFarland. Gbe iDcople’s K 00000000000000-00000000 00 0000000000 0000000000000000000000 O0000-0-00000-004 IHational IBank WVPAkONtlA. OHIO. RESOURCES, - $1,100,000 Capital Stock, $100,000. Surplus and Protits, $60,000 The H.W.Taeusch Sons Co. The Firm that gives you quality and quantity at the right price Come and See Us KK WOO H HK OOOCH 0 K 0000000 0000000 H 00-0 H 00 H 000 Telephone No. 78 WAPAKONETA, OHIO S. A. Hoskins C. L. Smith Ibosltlns Smith attorneys Office Peoples National Bank Bldg. Wapakoneta, O. He ' ' Up to date Lunch, Delicious Hot Pork and Beef at all hours. Oysters served in all styles in season. Home-made Pies, Soup of all kinds. Short Order work a specialty. Open Day and Night. First door north of traction station. Telephone 327. FRANK BRAUN, Prop. OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCPOOOOOO R B. Anderson Ooekc Anderson, Attorneys-at-Law. Democrat Block, No. 8 Willipie St. WAPAKONETA. OHIO. 13501411 Will make you like your looks. A shape for every style of face. YOU YOUNG MKN WITH MANY FRIENDS You’re the one� who can't afford lo overlook these Ederheimer-Stein garments. SHE'LL notice what you wear. So will the other fellows. There’ll be no occasion for regret if you wear these clothes. Most of all the DRAPE, the LINES of grace are what make these clothes distinctive and different from others. Then the pattern is selected to please young men. Finally the clothes are tailored by cloth experts that do none but the finest grade of work. We’ll show you the different models gladly wheth- er you want to buy or not. Better be posted. Come in at once. THE ZOFKIE-FOOS CO., OPPOSITI WOm STEIMBfRG, WAPAKONETA. - - OHIO. Biel Bros. 000000000000000 KH5000000 I UP-TO-DATE (lotis Him Mors 44 f. Auglaize Street g Wapakoneta, 0 _ . A OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OCH KH K 04 0 4 00 H K 0 K 000 Largest and Best Assortment of. Furniture, Stoves, Carpets Curtains, Shades, Rugs and Linoleums In the County Prices always the Lowes Prompt Ambulance Service Biel Bros. PHONES: W. H. BROKAW, 202 ALBERT P. NAGEL. 254 F. M. SWONGUER, 405 CHAS. KAHN c£r CO. «HI MBS for Women. High -class exclusive models in women’s strictly man tail- ored Suits. We Have Enliven Our Ladies’ Ready-to-wear department. Wc 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. See What this Department 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 Co., Wapakoneta, Ohio. HAUSS BITLER The Automobile GO TO THE Men FOK THE BEST MEAL IN THE (ITT BUICK. E. M. F. FLANDERS. HUPMOBILE BMJSH AND STUDEBABER Automobiles Sunday Dinners a Specialty Restaurant Service the Best in the City PRICES RANGING FROM $500 to $4000 ALL CARS Sold Under a Full Guarantee Our Home Made Pies ARE ALWAYS IN DEMAND Give Is a Call After the Shows Jennie H. Boltz Julia A. Lyman J Helpling Studio 'Jvw.e 'P .olo va A s «St u ar$e w( s o 3VW. ”¥u.a s. 3Vma euv MDorV Dowe We also have the finest line of picture molding in the city and know how to frame them as they should be framed. 3UV MDotV iaTatvUt au ?nce5 RaqVA Louis Helpling Put Your Mo in Our Ms. • L -5 • Q Our work is guaranteed to please you. No chemicals used which would injure the finest of fabrics. Phone us your order and our auto will call for your laundry and, if necessary, deliver the same day. Give us a trial. AMERICAN STEAM LAUNDRY, Phone No. 5. WAPAKONETA, OHIO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO J. L. GOETZ,, WAPAKONETA, O., 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 1 DENTIST j Phone, Office - - 364 Residence, - 64 (2 rings on 64) Phone, - 427 PROMPT AMBULANCE SERVICE Day and Night. PICTURE FRAMES MADE TO ORDER Office—27 E. Auglaize St. Phone 44. J. L. GOETZ D. A. Siferd, Jr., - - Phone 64 Chas. Siferd, - - Phone 2 on 64 W. T. Schaffer’s New Grocery — AND = Meat Market Staple and Fancy Groceries Fresh and Smoked Meats c. J. HEINL. Phone 93 Ambulance Service Day and Night. Heinl Van Dyke Telephone 33 Picture framing Window Shades, Etc. WAPAKONETA, - - - OHIO Not how cheap, but how good. Your money's worth or money back. G. S. VANDYKE, Gome in and See Us. Phone T9. 310102010632026701 L. N. BLUME, President J- F. MOSER, Cashier CHAS. F. HERBST, Vice-President ED. HELLER, Ass t. Cashier The First National Bank Largest Financial Institution in the County Capital Stock SI 00.000 Undivided Profits $75,000. Total Resources Approximately $1,400,000 directors: L. X. Illume, Ch.i . r. Hcrbut. Harry t;. Fisher. H. W. Tacusch. L. X. Means. K. C. Layton. Jacob Hau� . II. Moser. J. H. Cocke. Ja . Wilson. Jr. ni. Krclirrr. L. W. Timnicrmeistcr WAPAKONETA, OHIO JOSEPH M. FOOS JOHN M. WEHNER FOOS WEHNER StoOes, Ranges and Furnaces Plumbing and Gas Fitting Metal Roofing and Spouting Telephone No. 243 Wapakoneta. OHIO FIRE, LIFE and ACCIDENT I n! ur a ir The Largest Companies in the City. Reputable Companies With Ability to Pay their Losses. JOHN G. HEINRICH AGENT FISHER Hardware Company WAPAKONETA, OHIO We are ready for business. ARE YOU Q • We Bid for Your Orders. Prompt Service, Satisfactory Prices and Good Goods. Fisher Hardware Go. Kolter Craft (SucccHsors to F. F. Kolter) ?' PLUMBING • ♦ :and— — i HEATING I ♦ ♦ A FULL LINE OF Gas Stoves and Ranges Pumps, Gas Lights Mantels, Electri- cal Wiring and Supplies A FULL LINE OF Tungsten Lamps and Fixtures Roofing and Spouting WAPAKONETA. OHIO Opp. Hotel Steinbero Phone No. 94 Everything in Dry Ms lions Draperies (arpets. WAPAKONETA’S LEADING HOTEL — 5SX$ 3 - My s III { We Feature Our Ready-to-wear Departm't j All the Modern Conveniences 5 Visit our store and in- spect the new Goods that are arriving daily. Henry J. Werst (o.; Rates, $2.00 to $2.50 WAPAKONETA, OHIO - CIGARS TOBACCO m PUETZ’S First, last and all the time for up-to- date Novelties and Sporting Goods. WAPAKONETA, OHIO. SPALDING REACH WM. RINEHART PROPRIETOR OF THE NEW GROCERY. f« (iron, Qnwc ill East Auglaize Street, WAPAKONETA, OHIO Established 1876 Incorporated 1906 The Hartman Jewelry Co. Wapakoneta, Ohio. WATCHES DIAMONDS JEWELRY We aim to carry at all times the largest and most select stock of high-grade Jew- elry and Watches in Northwestern Ohio. OurOpticdland Repair Departments Are in Charge of Experts. Amann A Gunther Hats Distinguished for Quality Design. GILBERT A. SMITH Electrical Contracting Electric Wiring a specialty. Agents for the Banner Mazda Lamp. DY flPAKONETfl, OHIO. QVQ PHONE . ... S Lumber and Planing Mill Work 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000O000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 : Having one of the largest stocks of Lumber and Building Material in Wapakoneta, we are pre- pared to furnish you with anything you may need to build a house or barn. We do all kinds of planing mill work, and can get out your window and door frames, make your interior and ex- terior finish, and in fact do any kind of mill work that you may require for your building. Don't forget to get our prices if you intend to build. We will treat you right. f000000000000000000OtJ000000000000O0O00O00000CH 00000000 H 00000000O000 { {H 00000000000000000000000 M. BROWN COMPANY. South Park Street, WAPAKONETA, OHIO Farmers Bank W. J. KINSTLE iir V ($) Walk Over JgM and 4 . Queen Quality The old reliable. Does a gen- eral banking business. Pays 4 per cent, interest on time deposits SHOES. Cor. Auglaize and Wlllipie Sts., L. J. KOLTER, Cashier. WAPAKONETA, - - OHIO Engraved Calling Cards, Wedding Invitations, Announcements, Monogram and Crest Stationery, Furnishd Promptly by Ham ilton We carry a select line of TALLY and PLACE CARDS, and articles appropriate for specific occasions. If advised in time, will obtain anything wanted in our line. O0 H CH OO H 0O HlH O0O0OOO H OOOOOOOOOOOO KKH O OOOO00 ••OITK MR. HICK.” • o • Now Mr. Bice just came this year To help cast ’way our High School fear To him we always were so good; He did for us what e’er he could. The Track Team now, ascribe to him And till our cup of thanks to the brim. ()f course he didn’t try to run But stood back and held the watch and gun. The hand turned quickly, the gun sounded And round the race track the boys bounded. In just one minute they were back Receiving our cheers. Bice’s hand clap. There's another thing that he thought out The Senior mock trial without a doubt. We all knew Brocken's dog, you know. For of it he made quite a show. But one night when by Pcpplc it was killed The news spread forth, the voices were not stilled. But to the Higher Court did Bice now ride For them the case justly to decide. You all know how it ended. Yes ()f fifteen hours hard study, Pepple did not guess. 'Phus is the penalty for those who disobey The strict rules and regulations of the day. But Mr. Bice’s shoulders are high And keep our troubles nearer to the sky. But now we take our troubles along While he sings to us a farewell song “Long live the twenty-three. The first I helped to be set tree. No trouble to entertain guests at the average Wapakoneta home with OLD HOMESTEAD FLOUR. Has no terror for them now We can have Muffins, Sally Lunn, Gems of Popovers, hot and good for breakfast. The Bread and Pastry are sure to be a success for dinner and supper. Nothing better in the flour line on the Wapak market than Old Homestead Flour. Try a sack. Take it just once and you will have no other. If you are interested in stock raising, you cannot afford to be without Blackford’s Calf Meal, By the use of which you can raise calves cheaply and successfully without milk. We also sell Oil (takes and Oil Meal. Another thing: See us before selling your grain. We pay the highest market prices. The Home Milling Co. Wapakoneta, Ohio. Wm. Kayser, Druggist AND — PHARMACIST Picture Frames to order. Musical Instruments, Kodaks and Photo Supplies. Your patronage so- licited. WAPAKONETA. OHIO. Drugs Books At this store you will find all books required for school work. Either town or country school books on sale all the time. m Fine Box Candy, Athletic Supplies, Base Ball, Basket and Foot Balls, Magazines and Periodicals, Fountain Pens, Pencils and Pens Pure and Fresh Drugs. Prescriptions Carefully Filled HUNTER’S SPECIAL AGENTS FOR y.QAcaJlt The Store HUNTER’S HOUSE WAPAKONETA. OHIO ALWAYS UN THE LEAD THE STORE FOR STYLE, QUALITY AND P R I CIE ONE PRICE TO ALL. JONES CLOTHING ® THE ® Timmermeister Rogers Co., — WAPAKONETA, OHIO Garments which appeal to the woman who ap- preciates beauty of line, Individuality,.. Quality and Refinement. SHE WILL FIND IN COATS — SUITS —SKIRTS A style that is so[exquisitely simple that the excellent fabric and beau- tiful tailoring are shown to the best advantage. Ol'H SIIOK DKPARTMHNT affords you the opportunity of =: securing the best shoes at the least possible cost. Everything new and up to date in Dorothy Dodd and Red Cross shoes. Our Regal shoes and Oxfords in $3, $3.50 and $4 running in 1-4 sizes, cannot help but please. A visit by you to this department will convince you of the best possible fit. The Snyder Mlg. Co. WAPAKONETA, OHIO DEALERS IN All Kinds of Lumber, House and Bam Siding, Flooring, all kinds Shingles RUBBER ROOFING We manufacture our own interior finish and you are therefore assured of nice, clean and fresh stock. We buy only under the most favorable conditions and can always make the lowest possible price. Before you build get other prices and then come to us. £3T’WE WILL GUARANTEE TO SATISFY YOU Telephone No. 51 The Snyder Mfg. Co. MMt -N • • V i