Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1913 volume:

Cbe 1Retro$pect NINETEEN HUNDRED THIRTEEN Volume VI PUBLISHBD BY— Cbe Senior Class of Cbe Ulapahoneta Ibigb School Picture of High School Building.............................. 3 Superintendent F. E. Reynolds................................ 4 The Faculty.................................................. 3 Pictures of Faculty ......................................... 6 Seniors Individual Pictures............................ 7—18 Senior Cartoon ............................................. 19 Class History ......................................... 20—21 Senior Group Picture ....................................... 22 In 1923 ................................................. 23—26 Junior Class History ....................................... 27 Junior Class................................................ 28 Junior Group Picture........................................ 29 Sophomore Class History .................................... 30 Sophomore Class ............................................ 31 Sophomore Group Picture..................................... 32 Freshman Class History...................................... 33 Freshman Class ............................................. 34 Freshman Group Picture ..................................... 33 Athletics ............................................. 36—39 The Senior Officers and Staff............................... 40 Senior Staff ............................................... 41 Class Day Program .......................................... 42 The Retrospect ............................................ 43 Commencement Day Program .................................. 4-1 J okes ................................................ 43—51 Blume High School Building SUPERINTENDENT F. E. REYNOLDS Our respected and much esteemed Su- perintendent, F. E. Reynolds, was born in Adams County, Ohio, lie began his career as a teacher in a district school and has, by honest and diligent labor, advanced to his present position. Mr. Reynolds is a gradu- ate of the National Normal University of Lebanon. Ohio, and also of Defiance Col- lege, Defiance, Ohio. Shortly afterwards, he became Principal of the Defiance High School, leaving there to accept a similar po- sition at the High School at Chillicothe, Ohio. He was then elected Superintendent of the schools at Defiance, which position he held until he was chosen to fill the vacancy created by the death of Superintendent Haupert, in 1909. This is Mr. Reynolds’ fourth year with us and under his guidance the schools have been greatly benefited. lie is a friend of both teachers and pupils; a man of ability and sound judgment. Mr. Reynolds has done excellent work as Superintendent, and we hope he will remain with us and con- tinue his efforts for the good of the public schools of Wapakoneta for many years. FOUR The Faculty 1. Miss Mary O. Conrath has been principal of our school for ten years. She received a I’ll. I!, degree from the Universi- ty of Chicago and is now doing post gradu- ate work at Columbia University. As prin- cipal and Latin teacher. Miss Conrath has won unbounded admiration. 2. Miss Sarah Howell has been for many years a teacher in our public schools, having devoted her last fourteen years to High School work. She has charge of the Algebra and General History classes. Con- stant study and extensive experience have made her an invaluable teacher. 3. Miss Hulda Swartz has for five years unravelled to the pupils the mysteries of the German language. She is a graduate of Western Reserve University. Miss Swartz has been a most successful teacher. 4. Miss Emma L. Nixon, a graduate of Oberlin College, had work in English, Literature and History. This was Miss Nixon's third year with us, and by her tact she has won the love and friendship of all. Owing to ill health she was forced to resign her position in February, to the re- gret of all. 5. Miss Catharine Fissel kindly ac- cepted the position left vacant by the resig- nation of Miss Nixon. Miss Fissel is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, and has already won the confidence of teachers and pupils. 6. Mr. W. T. Gardner, our commercial teacher, has shown his talent by his efficient work in this particular line. During the three years that Mr. Gardner has been with us, he has made a friend of ever}- pupil in the school. He is a graduate of Marietta College. 7. Mr. II. R. Gifford is a graduate of Otterbein College, l ie has charge of Alge- bra and Geometry, in which he has proved to l:e a very efficient teacher. 8. Miss Bessie L. Daugherty is anoth- er graduate of Otterbein College. She teaches both English and Music. Miss Daugherty has proven herself capable of filling this position and during her two years with us, has given entire satisfaction to all. 9. Dr. J. A. Bolton, a graduate of Western Reserve University, is our in- structor in Science. Dr. Bolton is always pleasant and jovial and his good nature and merry smile has helped us over many diffi- culties. 10. Miss Garnet Thompson was chos- en to fiil the position which Miss Collette had held during the first term. She has done good work in both Botany and Civics. Miss Thompson is a graduate of (ftterbein Col- lege and a classmate of Miss Daugherty and Mr. Clifford. 11. Mr. O. B. Thomas has charge of Mechanical Drawing, along which line his work has been very satisfactory. He is a graduate of Ohio Northern University. eg FIVE 7 3 six 6 4 ('Mss or w . EDWARD ELLIOTT. Four Years Latin and Two Years German. ‘‘Among the names which we will never for- get. Is that of our President, Elliott.” Edward, the President of our class, is one of the favorite sons of Wapakoneta’s athletic meadows. He is a peerless manipu- lator of the spheroid in any of its forms and looks to the safety of the girls frequently. Edward's home is in Muncie. Indiana. OLGA ABE. Two Years German and Two Years Com- mercial. “Spend much time in reflection.” Olga is a thoughtful girl, intent upon mak- ing the most of her High School life in study as well as pleasure. Olga is also a dis- tinguished pianist. CARL ABE. Two Years German and Two Years Com- mercial. He boasts most every day, For he was born that way.” Carl has a good memory whenever he wishes to make use of it. Ilis peculiar and boisterous laughter seldom fails to rouse all the pupils from their lessons, to the great annoyance of the teachers. ANNA ANDERSON. Two Years Latin and Two Years Com- mercial. Peace is seldom denied to the peaceful. The words gentle” and “unobtrusive” may well be applied to Anna. She is quite studious and happiest when she can please her teachers. SEVEN (' LASS OF I if IS—CONTINl El) JAMES ANDERSON. One Year German and Three ears Latin. W ho steals my purse, steals trash. “Jim is not often seen studying his les- sons. In spite of the fact that James was working outside of school hours and that he was the business manager of our Annual, he managed to make passing grades in Ins studies. He is almost always “broke. LENA BAKER. Four Years Latin. The way to fame is the path to duty. Lena is as conscientious as the day is long. She has won the foremost position in schol- arship. She is one of those persons who stand for quality. A personification of ten- derness and friendliness. Much might be summed up when we say— She is a very sensible girl. RALPH BIBLER. Four Years Latin. All work and no play makes a dull boy.' Ralph will be long remembered by his cheerful grin. Although he never neglected his lessons, he always had time for two things—girls and athletics. CHESTER BEN NETT. Four Years Latin. Nature makes some men long. Chester, the tallest of our class, drifted to W apakoneta in September, 1911. lie is an enthusiastic talker, easily excited, and apt to lose his temper in argument. During the two years that he has been with us, he has taken an active part in athletics. EIGHT CLASS OF 1913— CONTINUE 1) LOUIS BIERLEIX. Four Years Latin. “He is a man who acts like one.,, Louis is as athletically inclined as seldom happens. Is an enthusiastic follower of all sports. If he were only a little heavier he would be a star, lie never allows the girls to distract his studious intent. NAOMI BLUME. Two Years German and Two Years Com- mercial. “Love is love's reward. (?) In school Xaomi is very quiet and her coal-black eyes make her appear as though she were on the “outs with the whole world. But appearances are often deceiving, for out of school Xaomi is a jolly and talkative girl. ELSIE BROOKHART. Two Years German and Two Years Com- mercial. Patience! hy tis the soul of peace.” Elsie is cheerful, unassuming, pays strict attention to her own business, but is always ready to laugh at a good joke. Her quiet dignity makes her worthy of the name of Senior. GE( )RGE COXXAUGIITOX. One N ear German and Three Years Latin. Trust to your stars for success. Many a time has this young man amused the teachers and brought shouts of laughter from his classmates by his high-flown lan- guage and quaint expressions. NINE C ..ISS OF 101-1- COM'IXFFO f JESSIE CRAWFORD. Four Years German and One car Latin. “Aspire to great things. Icssic is devoted to and absorbed in her school work. Her efforts are never futile, and she will surely make a capable teacher. Her demeanor is always appropriate for school ethics. KATHERINE CULLETOX. Four Years Latin and Three Years German. “She likes to tease as well as please, The best of life she always sees. Ever since Katherine entered High School four years ago, she has proved to be a faith- ful and diligent student. She is winsome, tactful, and looks as though she had never seen the dark side of things. Katherine is noted for her excellent Latin translations. RICHARD ELLK TT. Four Years Latin. Ignorance is bliss.’ Richard prefers every other task to that of getting his lessons. 11 is pet saying is: 1 don't know.” Richard has also played a great part in athletics. EDWARD FRANK. Four Years German. As idle as a painted ship, Upon a painted ocean. Edward is a jolly, good fellow. He is known to all by that grin, which does not wear off. Edward leans so far forward, that some think him an exception to the law of equilibrium, i. e. they doubt whether the line of gravity really passes through his feet. TUN CLASS OF 1913—CONTINUED REX GII� I� S. Four Years Latin. “The tardy signal waits for no man. Rex is frequently seen rushing up the aisle, in the morning and at noon, like a thunderstorm. At times he arrives one second before the tardy bell rings, and at others, one second after. CHARLES HASSEXAUER. Four Years German and Two Years Latin. Find a good thing and stick to it. A little man with a big voice, which is capable of penetrating brazen doors and walls of stone. 11 is recitations, spiced with humorous expressions and quaint accent, are relished by both teachers and pupils. ESSIE 11ARROD. Two Year German and Two Years Com- mercial. Kind words are flowers that everyone can grow.” Essie’s doctrines are: “Do not study too hard, “Have as good a time as you can, and “Do not permit your grades to fall too low. She lends force to her teachings by setting an example to others. FA ULIXEE IIOEGXER. Four Years German. “A constant spirit bubbling over with laughter. Pauline is a bright and cheerful personage. She has a humorous mind and is contriving for a good time at all occasions. Pauline is very talkative both in and out of school. EL. EVEN CLASS OF 1918—CONTINUED CL A R E X CE K ATT E R11E X R Y. Four Years German and One Near Latin. “Go slow, but be sure.” Here is a modest, reserved young man, with little to say upon any subject, but usu- ally enough upon some to make fairly good rades. He has a slow but determined gait. CLARA KREIN. Two Years Commercial, Two Years Latin, and Two Years German. “Not enjoyment and not sorrow, Is our destined end or way. Clara is a quiet and unobtrusive girl. She pays strict attention to her own business and consequently gets along well with her teach- ers. CORA KREIN. Two Years German and. Two Years Com- mercial. “Silence is sometimes more eloquent than words.” Cora is one of the quiet, silent members of our class. She is kind and gentle and an in- dustrious worker. LLOYD KRIDLER. Four Years Latin and Two Years Com- mercial. “The measure of a broad man is his cheer- ful tolerance of a narrow man.” Lloyd has done excellent work while in High School, but he also likes to have as good a time as possible. He is noted for his high grades, his ability as a violinist, and as being the heavyweight of our class. Lloyd expects some day to be a great mathe- matician. TWELVE CL ILS OF lDl i—CONTINlr FD PEARL LANG HORST. Four Years German and Three Years Latin. “Why all this toil for triumphs of an hour.” Pearl’s chief aim seems to have been to take school life as easy as possible. She has occupied more seats in the assembly room than any other member of her class. Four Years German. “Think out your work, then work out your thought.” Edith is a diligent worker, yet amused at any worthy humorous digression from seriousness. Edith never forgot why she came to Plume High School. ALVINA LINK. “I love to dwell betwixt the hills and dales. Neither to be so great as to be envied, Nor yet so poor the world should pity me. Good-natured, unassuming, always ready for a good time and lots of fun. Here’s to the girl who has failings but few, Here’s to the girl who is sweet; For here is a girl who will always be true, No matter how seldom vou meet. DEAN LIN SO N. Three Years Latin and Two Years German. And like winds in summer sighing, Her voice is low and sweet.” Patient Dean is somewhat modest. She is of a peaceable and non-intrusive nature, and only on rare occasions permits her pres- ence to be felt by a hearty laugh. THIRTEEN CLASS OF 1913—CONTINUED ELIZABETH MEYER. Four Years German. “A face more fair, a form more neat, It ne'er hath been my lot to meet. Elizabeth is a pleasing, unpretentious and lovable girl. She is cheerful, jovial and al- ways presents a happy trend of thoughts. Elizabeth is an ardent lover of music. MAX R. MENSCHEL. Four Years Latin and Four Years German, ‘•'plie secret of his success is his constancy of purpose.” Max is a student in all the senses of the word, lie is liked by teachers as well as pupils because of his quiet, unassuming way. Never yet has he been known to fail to re spond when called upon to recite. He has always been punctual and regular in at- tendance and is considered a great honor to his class. CHARLES MELCH1NG. Four Years Latin. “Never sigh when you can sing. Rut laugh, like me, at everything. My, what a man Charles will make! Has engergies fit for a governor. Could not keep still if he had to and often tries the patience of his teachers to the utmost. Studies some, plays more. Charles is witty and a speed-maniac. Realistic at times and somewhat of a bluffer. DONALD MOORE. “Even I . Regain my freedom with a sigh. Donald has a slow but determined gait and when he once decides to do a thing, it «s quite sure to be done. During his High School course. General History seems to have been his “hobby.” FOURTEEN CLASS OF 1913— CONTINUED CAROLINE MOSLER. Four Years German and One Year Latin. “Silence is golden.” Quite, demure, attentive, always prepared, never out of order. Teachers would teach for the sheer pleasure of teaching, if all the pupils were like Caroline. DUDLEY NICHOLS. Two Years Latin and Two Years German. “It is easier to look wise than talk wisdom.” Dudley often attempts to bluff the teach- ers or to waste time in foolish arguments. W henever he does not have his lessons it is usually because he has devoted his time to wireless, in which he is a specialist. FLORENCE MYERS. Two Years Latin and Two Years Com- mercial. “What is ambition? I'is a glorious cheat.” Pleasant, contented, and likes to be amic- able and candid to all. Florence at times is known to study, and others, not. She is easily distracted by occasional incidents. PEARL N El DEM I RE. Two Years German and Two Years Com- mercial. “Our thoughts and our conduct are our own.” A very studious, delightful, and sensible girl. Cares nothing for shallow remarks and impotent witticisms. Does not want to be an Alumna, but would rather remain at school. FIFTEEN r CLASS OF 19IS— ( 'OjYTIN( FI) luetta rihm. Two Years German and Two Years Com- mercial. Luetta is cautious in her preference and charming in her manner. She is qualifying herself for business life by taking the com- mcrcial course. MAMIE ROEDIGER. Four Years German and One Year Lar.11. “A kindly, quiet spirit where malice funks no home.” Mamie has never forgotten why she spent four vears of her life in High School. 1 hat is to say she gets her lessons and minds her own business. Mamie is distinguished for scholarship and modesty: she is capable, un- assuming. earnest and conscientious. MARIE ROCHE. Two Years German and Two Years Com- mercial. “What sweet delight a quiet life affords.’ Marie is quite an intelligent scholar of no mean dramatic ability. She is sensible, thoughtful and wholly desirous of pleasing her teachers. ROLAND ROGERS. Four Years Latin. “Strive to make a good impression.” Roland has been very careful not to im- pair his health by studying too hard, and as a result he at times tells very amusing stories in the endeavor to bluff the teachers. SIXTEEN ('LASS OF 191J—CONTINUE 1) MARY ROSE. Three Years Latin and One Year German. “When words are scarce they’re seldom spent in vain.” Though apparently quiet and calm she is not entirely destitute of liveliness and buoy- ancy. Mary, after graduating from the Jack- son Center High School, decided to come to Wapakoneta and help swell the ranks of the Senior Class. EC ETTA SCHILLING. Two Years German and Two Years Com- mercial. She has a kindly spirit and a friendly air.” A calm and careful girl, and never so well contented as when her teachers are pleased. Never loses an old friend and prefers cau- tiousness in choosing new ones. Cuetta is also working in water colors. HAROLD SEITZ. hour Years German and One Year Com- mercial. ( hie cannot always be a hero, but one can always be a man.” Harold is quite and unassuming. He minds his own business exclusively and does not indulge in overseeming mirth. Harold has done good work while in school. NEAL SHAW. Two Years German and Two Years Latin. “If you don’t know, guess.” Neal does not believe in studying too hard, but much more prefers to “run a bluff” on (he teachers, although he scarcely ever suc- ceeds. Neal is a generous and husky ath- lete. SEVENTEEN CLASS OF 1913 HARRY SMITH. One Year German, One Year Latin, Com mcrcial Course. “Strong men have wills. Here is a lad of friendly qualities if he is rightly approached. Harry intends to be- come an electrician sometime. He has play- ed a quiet and reserved role. SARAH WALLER. Four Years Latin and Two ears Com- mercial. “Let the world slide: let the world go, A fig for care, a fig for woe. A synonym of vigor and ardent delight in all amusements. Always pleasant, some- what careless of minor cares, but cautious and particular in those of greater signifi- cance. MELVIN1 STEIN BAUGH, wo Years Latin and Two Years Com- mercial. 1'hese are the hands whose steady labor hnn� r he peasants food, the golden pomp of king's.” Melvin is a rather shy, bashful and hack- ard youth, lie often smiles, but seldom uighs. Melvin is especially shy when in ic presence of a fair maiden. waid WOEHLER. Three Years German and One i ear Latin. “ Beausc 1 will not do the wrong to mistrust any. 1 will do myself the right to trust none. 1 will live a bachelor. Waid is a cheerful talker and always has a heartv greeting for everyone he meets lie is somewhat of a business man, and no doubt his cheerful attitude toward everyone is ot great assistance to this very important line. SENIOR NINETEEN Class History CLASS OF 1913 The sun was making an unusually gorgeous departure; unrivaled crimson, gold and saffron hues o'erspread the western sky. And the evening light was mellowed by the soft glow as 1 sat trying to write a history of our Class. The events of our four short years together seemed very insignfi- cant and uninteresting. I had come to the conclusion that we were a very dull class indeed. So with my eyes fixed on the glori- ous west, I sat there and mused. But all at once startlingly near I heard, “Yours is a truly wonderful class. If you do not be- lieve it, follow me. I vigorously rubbed my eyes to see if 1 were really awake. I even got up and walked about to make sure. Yet, while I was convinced 1 was not sleeping, I felt myself rising upward. Although at first I was quite frightened, the feeling soon became delightful. 1 found that I was rid- ing in a little chariot with the daintiest of fairies beside me. A chariot so small and a fairy so sprightly, that I am certain that it must have been Queen Mab and her airy outfit. Imagine my joy when 1 saw we were making for those grand, golden kingdoms in the clouds, of which I had so lately been dreaming. Now I was prepared fot all sorts of strange, wonderful tilings. Vet as we drew nearer familiar faces and forms appeared: at first they seemed moving about but as we entered a beautifully lighted room that seemed no room at all, so free from confine- ment was it. I saw that they were merely carved on the wall; that it was in some marvelous way the light shone on them that they seemed in action and alive. “Now,” said the little fairy, this is what we call the Freshman Galiery. And sure enough as I looked about I saw above the entrance, “The Star Freshman Class.” That was the very way, I remembered, in which Miss Reinhard, one of our first Eng- lish teachers, bad christened us, when we entered Illume High. Here, on these walls,” said she, “you will find a panel for every day of the Freshman year. 1 ran wild with delight! There we were, seventy-four of us in all. Again I see how timid and bashful some of us were. Nevertheless there was an air and deter- mination about us that raised our class above all previous Freshman classes. Here, on this panel, we are in Miss Howell's Algebra. 1 see her pleasant smile as she writes on the blackboard the long list of those who had perfect test papers. Another day she is tell- ing us.that we have great talent but the one fault of our class is, that we lack, “stick-to- it-ive-ness.” There, in Miss Reinhard’s room, we excel in composition. She praises us for our originality and superior intellect. Me distinguish ourselves in writing poetry. I am not half through looking when my good fairy reminds me that we have three more rooms to visit, so we hasten on to the second. 1 remember in this year our troubles be- gan. Our Mathematics teacher, Miss Fergu- son, failing in health, had to leave us. So I find us reciting some days to Mr. Reynolds; some, not at all, and then again to Mr. Bowsher, who taught us the last month of school. Here, on one panel, the splendid camps and bridges, made by us and so high- ly praised by Miss Conrath, are represented. In the Junior Gallery some of the pan- els are hazy and clouded, one is bordered in green, just the shade of green paint; others are covered with dark, gloomy curtains. The last 1 do not understand, but my com- panion raises the curtain and lo! they are the days of our Junior Class Meetings. I have just time to see that in one, ballots have been cast and there is to be no Junior- Senior reception. The curtain falls. His- tory is fact; all must be recorded. “Yet,” said the knowing little fairy, “are not the greatest histories of the world of men and of the people, who have just such incidents in their lives?” TWENTY There, in another place, we are gather- ed into the laboratory and Mr. Stout, our Science teacher, is demonstrating to us the truth of the statement, that it is one of the laws of nature to “follow the paths of least insistence. A truth which, lie says, as he can readily sec by our work, our class fully understands. Hut he. too, leaves us before the term is ended. His place is taken bv Dr. Bolton, more appropriately, Dr. Cheer- up. who talks so much and takes so many different positions in a second that lie al- most takes our breath away. Now we come to the Senior room. How learned and dignified we are in appearance! Misfortune in the way of teachers is again ours. Quite unexpectedly Miss Colictte leaves 11s, and we are without a Civics teach- er. Then Miss Nixon, our much loved Eng- lish teacher, is obliged to give up her work on account of ill health. Again Mr. Rey- nolds takes charge of us until two new teach- ers come. Miss Thompson takes Miss Col- lette's place, and Miss Fissel assumes Miss Nixon’s work. But our class rises above all misfortunes sent by the unlucky (?) '13. And though only forty-eight are left we have drawn closer together and no doubt all will regret the parting that is so near. The beautiful light is fading. My good fairy says we must hasten. On the way back she explains these wonderful hall in the clouds. Only the lives of the really great are thus recorded. And because of our merit as a class, each day of our lives a new panel is added up there and nothing that we do is ever lost. And each evening those beautifully painted galleries are il- luminated and make the glorious sunsets. “Most eagerly,” said the fairy, We await the future history of your class, for there are those in it who will be world-wide famous.” Now, dear readers, you will say that I was only dreaming: but. truly, I was not. LENA BAKER. There is no one of us who will not re- call pleasantly some peculiarity of speech, pet expression, or foreboding state of anger or amusement on the features of the mem- bers of the hacuity. They have become dear to us all through their self-sacrificing charity and great patience, and if they oc- cassionally became ruffled, let us not forget that it was because of our perverted incli- nations. If at times we had individual dis- sensions with the teachers, we had only to go and say “peccavimus” and their wrath was wafted where the wind listeth. Per- haps it will take the passage of time to show some of 11s how greatly we are indebted to them, but this interval can but increase the value of those dear memories of intimate relations in which we have moved. Some day as we look back through the many years that have elapsed, those memories will become sweeter and more precious and none will be more often recalled and more mused upon than those memories of the noble men and women who directed and moulded 11s into better shape, who made allowances, and who saw in us not the im- perfections of youth, but the possibilities of mature manhood and womanhood. O. B. THOMAS, Instructor in Mechanical Drawing. T VV ENT Y-ON K Senior Class of 1913 In 1923 For ten long years 1 labored hard, itli law practice very keen. And then a yearning o'er me came To see my dear friends of '13. So dropping my business affairs, And thinking my time fitly spent, I boarded a train for the west And was soon on my mission bent. First, stopping off at Chicago, I was much surprised to hear, That Mr. Dudley Nichols as a doctor for the ear. 1 thought I'd call upon him, Old friendship to lenew. So I took the elevated car For Columbus Avenue. When 1 jumped aboard the car, 1 felt right out of sight. For who should the conductor be 1 Jut a man named Harold Seitz. We had a chat about old times, I low at school we used to dream, lint suddenly I heard a voice That for joy sheer made me scream. I turned and grasped the speaker's hand, The man knew me, 1 guess; It proved to be Max Menschel The editor of the Press. As he was a city editor He had much to relate. And 1 listened with much attention Till the hour grew very late. He stated that Ralph Bibler Was an athlete of great fame; Pauline Hoegner and Alvina Link Had long since changed their name. Of course this much surprised me But the next 1 couldn't stand; He said that Llovd M. Kridler Had joined the German band. TWENTY-THREE Marie Roche and Charles Hassenauer He said were on the stage: George Gonnaughton was in vaudeville, And was surely all the rage. Then I went with him to his home, To continue my journey a day or so lalei. lie led me to his wife and said. Remember our classmate, once Lena Maker. She also had some news to tell. And this was the way it ran: Anna Anderson and Luetta Schilling W ere missionaries to Japan. That, though modest once. Dean Linson Was now a suffragette; Pearl Langhorst had run for office And was probably running yet. She also knew that Leila Mitchell Had entered married life, While it was said that Elsie Mrookhart Now made a loving wife. Next day a circus came to town. And we knew the sun would shine, For Max said that the owner Was Louis C. Bicrlein. I pon our way to see him. Near a hardware store we came. Where Richard Elliott and Carl Abe Were making quite a name. W e also met Dud Nichols Out walking for his health, lie said that Essie llarrod Had just acquired much wealth. It seems she had invented A real complex machine. Which would tell to any person II is affinity and queen. While waiting for the general show We wandered to a tent. In which were advertised the sisters Who aroused so much comment. When they came out to do their stunts And with their looks sublime, We gave a shout of wonder They were Cora and Clara Krein. TWENTV-FOUR We went to the performance Which was a great affair. And I vouis came out to greet us When he learned that we were there. He asked about the folks at home, And soon I told him all, How first that Naomi Blume Now ran a dancing hall. He asked for Clarence Katterhenry, And I was forced to say That Clarence and Caroline Mosler Had eloped and run away. However, Roland Rogers Was doing very well; In fact he DID most any one That in his pathway fell. ( f teachers in the schools We could boast of quite a few, Elizabeth Meyer, Jessie Crawford, And Mamia Roediger, too. Jim Anderson was head Professor, And lived in fancy style. For Helen House had consented To be his wife, the while. The Misses Rihm and Niedemire Still lived within our town. And led the best societv For many miles around. That night I traveled further west, And had no cause to fear. For I found that Melvin Steinbaugh as ndw the engineer. He said that Neal Shaw Had gone to Tennessee, Where lie had become the founder Of a new Y. M. C. A. Katherine Culleton conducted A school in matrimony, And because of her experience Was making lots of money. On reaching my destination, I visited the skating rink, Where I learned that the owner Was a Miss Edith Link. TWENTY-FIVE She said that Mary Rose Was now a well trained nurse; And that our friend Rex Gibbs Was driver of the hearse. 1 learned thatChester Bennett Was playing good base ball; While Florence Myers intended To visit Europe in the fall. Going up to Salt Eake City, On my quite eventful journey, I saw a sign which read, “Waid Woehler, Attorney.” I next called on Ed. Elliott Now a mining engineer. Who had gained a lot of fame In the preceding year. He told me that Harry Smith Ran a Salt Lake Bowling Alley; Sarah Waller was a doctor And lived in Utah valley. And that Edward Frank Had quite a reputation, As an anti-saloon worker, Along with Carrie Nation. He had heard from Olga Abe, Who owned a farm near by. And lived upon its profits, Which by chance were very high. Chas. Melching was posting bills In a western mining town; Donald Moore was a preacher And used to tear them down. As my mission was now ended, I returned to practice law; And I was glad I took the trip On which my friends f saw. CHAS. MELCHING. TWENTY-SIX Class History of 1914 The history of the Junior Class is like the history of an individual, in that the con- temporary historian can see little in its acts and tendencies which distinguish it from the classes which have gone before or from those which are yet to come. Each year goes by and leaves us that much nearer the end. We are the same class, yet there is a difference which we distinctly feel but can hardly explain. For two years we hoped and struggled to become upper classmen and now that we are nearing the completion of our work so anxiously begun we regret that the time is so near, when we must leave behind the joys of school days, yet we still have before us the highest honor, being Seniors. “We strive to do the impossible; please everybody. Such is the aim of the present Junior Class. By our never ending efforts, we have lived up to our aim to the best of our ability. Class spirit and unity are two of our many virtues. In all school affairs the Junior Class is well represented. We lay claim to being the only class which had class unity. It would not be fair to conclude, that because there has been no mention of it, there is no social side to the life of the Junior. The facts point to the very reverse of such a conclusion, for all that is not work, is pleasure to the pupils who have observed life through the medium of two years of 11 igh School. Too numerous to mention are the pleasant social functions that have oc- curcd during our school life. In both study and recreation our ideals have been high and our purpose sincere. It is these qualities which have won us high honors, and which will aid us in gaining that pinnacle of power and greatness now hel 1 by the Seniors. Meanwhile we have not neglected that most important of all things, a little study. And with the beginning of another school year, we expect to resume a work which will make the class of 1914 known as one famed for thoroughness and high precepts. MARION STREIGHT HELEN HOUSE President ...........FREDERICK ZINT Vice President.......NORMA WINTZER Treasurer ...........JOHNNY MARTIN Secretary.................CORINNE KAHN Class Colors: White and Violet. Class Flower: Violet. TWKNTY-SIiVKN Junior Class HARRY AGUE MINNIE ANDERSON WUXI AM ANN ESSE R ADDA 1(1 IXGEK RUSSELL HOGART IJERHERT KRADLEY MEKNAKD IJROWN EMMA MURKE )RI,ANI)( l CH AM HERS RUTH COUL’II AGNESEENN A DELI A RISII ER VERNON KISH ICR CLYDE KITE LAURINDA EOGT MAMIE K( )GT PERTHA I' RAN K HERMAN IA GANTIIER HARRY GE RGE ELLA GKRKE RAN M( XI HEADAKi MIL ANNA IIERKST HELEN HOUSE IVA 11’LIEN COR I WE KAIIN MARIE KELLEY WILFRED KENNEDY CLARA KOI.TER JUNIUS LEAR CORA LORTON SARAH LOTZ VICTOR LUSK KURDKTTK MARKER JOHNNY MARTIN CARRIE METZ MARIE MILLER MAYME PFENNING LEONA ROM SI IE PAULINE SC )TT AXT1M )NY SHAW M ARK )N STKEIGHT GLADYSSTUEVE IDA TELL|( )H ANN KL( ) FENCE TRAU ALFRED VEIT CARL VERNER G( 1.1 1A WILLIAMS LUTHER WINGET NORMA WINTZEK CLARENCE'. V ISEI.Y FREDERICK Z1NT TWKNTV KKiUT Junior Class of 1913 Class History of 1915 Here we are, as good as new, almost ready to enter the Junior year! Are we, sure? Why, of course, we are sure. 'The way we have prospered from the time we entered that great Temple of Knowledge, called, Illume High School, is enough to make us feel sure of going safely through. The class as a whole, though not ex- ceedingly large, can boast of its industrious members. Among those who, as Helen Snyder ex- presses it, nearly study their heads off are: Charlotte Taettsch, Marie lirinkmeyer, Lounetta Reinhart, Iris Campbell, Alma Fisher, Leo Hassenauer and Carl Beech. Then there are some who, as Miss Daugherty expresses it, “enjoy seeing how funny they can be. Foremost among these are: Dana House, who constantly persists in giggling: Walter Anderson, who always likes to take the negative side of things; F.thel Pfenning, who never hesitates, when there is an opportunity to converse with her neighbors: Irvin Henry, who can make you laugh in spite of yourself, and 1 loward Streight, who is the worst of all if the teachers fail to be looking his way. But what is a class without some who can brighten it up a little? Then among others of great genius are : Edwin Ramge, a combined farmer and wire- less operator; Wilbur Xagel, a chauffeur: Harry Knost and Gladys Keiber, violinists, and then we have numerous pianists. The remainder of the class can make tip a jolly crowd but on the other hand when the oc- casion calls for it can be as sober as judges. Now, is it surprising that with this va- riety of gay, sober, and industrious students, we should prosper and be so positive of end- ing on the last round of the ladder of suc- cess when in the spring of 1915 we shall have finished our High School course? GERALDINE CORCORAN. THIRTY Sophomore Class WALTER ANDERSON ROY AN KERMAN WINONA BAILEY EDITH BAKER CARL BEECII MARIE BRINKMEYER DELLA BURDEN JENNIE BURN FI ELI) IRIS CAMPBELL MORITZ CLAUSING HERALDIN'E CORCORAN HELEN COUCH HELEN CROFT MARIE CROW FERD DETJEN ALMA ELLIOTT GERTRUDE ELLIOTT ALMA FISHER LEONA FOELKER k()NETA GIBBS LEO HASSENAUER LEO HEMMERT IRVIN HENRY DANA HOUSE RUTH HOWELL NORMA HUMMEL GLADYS KEIBER HARRY KNOST ROBERT KOLTER ESTIIER LONGS WORTII GUY LOT RIDGE ALICE McAVOY MARIE McBRIDE FRANKLIN McDONAL CECIL MILLER MILDRED M1LLIETTE WILBUR NAGEL ETHEL PFENNING PAULINE PLANKELL EDWIN RAMGE LOUNETTA REINHART FRANK SCHMIDT RICHARD SI BERT DOYLE SI ELI N RUTH SMITH HELEN SNYDER BEATRICE STEIN HOWARD STREIGHT CHARLOTTE TAEUSCH BESSIE VARNER LILIA WEIFENBACH MARIE WHITEMAN ROY WINEMILLER THIRTY-ONE Sophomore Class of 1913 • 3---£ • Class History of 1916 ()n a bright and sunny morning in Sep- tember, A. I)., 1912, you should have seen the arrival of the largest class that has ever entered upon the duties to be foun 1 at Illume High School. Of course, our first weeks of High School were full of astonish- ment and amazement, as were those of oth- er classes before us. Some of us had already before entering High School been interested in various lines of work, and have made additional progress since September. Emory Fogt and Alfred Berg are enthusiastic over electricity and take an interest in all of Dudley Nichols’ work along that line. Don Copeland, who ranks first in English, is better known for his splendid musical ability, and he now bolds the position as pianist in the High School. I'he girls as well as boys are doing excellent work, and we are hoping to have a “Domestic Science Department” soon, in which we know the girls will succeed. In the various lines of industry and pro- fession we have Harold Bennett, clergyman ; I.CO Vans, druggist: Franklin Schrimp. plumber; Stanley Hoegner, barber, and farmers galore. We are all more or less interested in Athletics and we all hope to become “pro- fessionals some day. Some of our boys have gained positions in the Second Plume High basket Pall leant and are doing fine work. I he girls as well as hoys are inter- ested iii Athletics and are striving to organ- ize a ’Girls Basket Ball Team” for the com- ing season. We have enjoyed two programs which were given by the school in honor of Thanksgiving and Christmas, and also through the study of Physiography we have enjoyed a very interesting lecture given 1 Kev. Webb with Stereoptican Views. The fact that we are all more or less interested in the numerous duties which are laid be- fore us indicates our success in the “Ilappv Future.” HERBERT COX. THIRTY-THREE Freshman Class HI LDA ABE HARRY ALEXANDER IDALIA ANDERSON WALTER BALER LAURETTABECHDOLT MARY BECHDOLT NAOMI BEISHELM HAROLD BENNETT ALFRED BERG ETHEL BIBLER THELMA BIERLEIN CORA BIRR HELEN BLUME VIRGIL BOTKIN ERA BOYER VIRGIL BUCHANAN THELMA BURKE FREDA BUSH ANNA BUSTETTER SAMUEL CHRISMER HELEN CHRISTLER EVERT CLARK DON COPELAND GLEN COPELAND LEWIS COPELAND OLI.IE COPELAND HERBERT COX CLAYTON CRAFT FRANK CRIDER ANNA CRONIN NAOMI DARST HARRY DEARBAUL.il HAZEL DEARBAUGII EDWARD DREXLER I.ELIA ESSER ADA FISHER LEO FOCI IT EMORY FOGT BERNARD FOOS DOROTHYGANTHER FRANKLIN GANTHER ORPHA GILMORE ESTHER GOEKE LUCILLE GUNTHER AMANDA GUTMANN RAYMOND GUTMANN ROY HEADAPOHL VERNON 11 E A DA I ( MIL MARIE HELLER EMMA HERBST STANLEY HOEGNER MARGARET HUNT NETTIE IDLE VENNARD KILLIAN FREDERICK KNOST HARRY KOHLER I RBAN KRAPF MARGUERITE KREIN TIIEOPHILE LANGUORS'!' ROBERT LINSON GETIIA LORTON CHLOE LOTZ CHARLIE LUSK agnes McCullough II ELLEN MERKLE EMMA METZ HOMER METZGER NETTIE MI LEY VERNON MILLER RUTH MILLIETTE LL'ELLA MOELLENKAMP GRACE MYERS RUTH MYERS LEE NAUS AGNES NEWMIER EDNA NIEDEMIRE MARGARET NICHOLS MARY ()RPHAL CLYDE OSBORNE CHARLES PARLETTE HARN EY PFENNING HAROLD PLANKELL HELEN READ HAZEL REECE FARRELL RITCHIE FREDA SCHMIDT WI LI I ELM INA SCHOONOVER FRANKLIN SCI I RIM PF I AM ESSCHUNCK IDA STROMINGER KITTY STROMINGER VERA STROTHER FLORENCESTUEVE FIR NON DA TABLE R MARTHA TALLMAN | ESS IE THRUSH GERTRUDE TOBIAS RUTH ANDEY1ER HELEN VOSSLER GEORGE WELLINGTON MARTIN WISENER BEULAH ZINT THIRTY-FOUR Freshman Class of 1913 Athletics The Athletic Association of the Illume High School was organized in November, 1912, for the purpose of aiding and advanc- ing Basket Ball for the season of 1912-13. The officers elected were as follows: Carl Werner, President; Carl Abe, Secretary; 11. R. Gifford, Treasurer, and Roland Rogers, Manager. The Association, when organized had no money with which to finance the team, and the fact that we were able to play at all was due to the generosity and the hearty support of the business men of Wapakoneta, who, by their financial aid. made it possible for us to play our schedule. ABOUT THE TEAM. The Basket Ball Team as a whole was a little slow in getting started, but after they found themselves, they certainly did travel. We began the season by defeating Waynesfield on our own door. The second game was played at Ottawa and resulted in our defeat. Next we played Spencerville at Spencerville. The game was one of the hardest fought of the season ; we were de- feated by a few points. We were badly beaten at Bluffton, and lost to Bellefontaine on February 28. Our sixth game we played at Van Wert which resulted in a victory for us. Next we played Waynesfield on their door and lost the game. The eighth game began our winning streak when we defeated Van Wert by an enormous score on our own door. Then came Spencerville at Wapakoneta. This game was well played and resulted in a victory for us. Next came Findlay here, one of the strongest High School Teams in Northwestern Ohio. We whipped them to a finish. After that we played Ottawa at Wapakoneta, the last game of the season on our own floor. This game added another victory to our list. On March 21 we played the last game of the season at Findlay. They broke our winning streak and we were de- feated by a large score. SCORES. AT HOME. December 13, 1912. Blume 53—Waynesfield 19. January 10, 1913. Blume 6—Bluffton 49. January 13, 1913. Blume 5-1—Van Wert 10. February 21, 1913. Blume 33—Spencerville 22. February 28, 1913. Blume 2-1—Findlav 19. March 14. 1913. Blume 52—Ottawa 33. SCORES. ABRC )AI). December 20. 1912. Blume 1-1—Ottawa 48. January 17, 1913. Blume 22—Spencerville 31. January 24. 1913. Blume 20—Bluffton 33. February 7, 1913. Blume 21—Bellefontaine 25. February 14, 1913. Blume 23—Waynesfield 35. March 21. 1913. Blume 8—Findlay 100. Total Points by Each Player and Position Played. Bibler (Capt.) 130—Right Forward. Bierlein, 58—Left Forward. Elliott, 97—Center. Knost, 36—Right Guard. Werner, 29—Left Guard. Shaw, -1—Substitute. ()ne of the most important workers of this year's Basket Ball Team was Manager Roland Rogers. It was through his efforts that the season was made a success from a financial standpoint. By common consent he was chosen manager and certainly proved himself worthy of the position. THIRTY-SIX Louis Bierlein proved himself a very worthy partner for Capt. Bibler at forward. His excellent floor work was the feature of his playing. He was all over the floor but always managed to be at the right place at the right time, lie also shared the honor with Capt. Ilibler in being the only players who played every minute of every game. The team had an exceptionally good center in the person of Richard Elliott. He played his position very well, doing his share of scoring Baskets and displaying ex- cellent team work and passing. His floor work was especially good in the Findlay game played in this city. Carl Werner was an able guard through- out the entire season. His defensive work was fine, in many games he held his for- ward down to one or two baskets. He played all over the floor and thereby was able to get the ball down to the forwards and at the same time guard his man. He was troubled the latter part of the season with a bad ankle which he received in the Bluffton game, but this injury did not affect his playing in the least. Harry Knost was the other guard, al- though he did not start the season with the team as a regular, his good work became so noticeable in practice that he was soon given a permanent position in the lineup. He played his best game at Spencerville, when he held Spencerville's fast forward almost helpless. The two substitutes were Edward Frank and Neal Shaw. The former played one entire game in Werner's place when he was injured, and also played in several oth- er games, showing himself to be a first-class utility man. The latter played the first couple games as a regular guard but on ac- count of his being unable to practice he was replaced by Knost and allowed to act as second utility man. Ralph Bibler. who played the position of right forward on this year’s team, is an old hand at the game and certainly played up to the standard. His placing is steady, although fast, and his goal shooting, as the year's score of points made by each individ- ual player shows, is excellent. The fact that he was elected Captain of the team shows his standing with his fellow players. $ THIRTY-SEVEN Basket Ball Team {■ Iff Base Ball Team THE SENIOR OFFICERS AND STAFF Vice-President Secretary Editor-in-Chief Business Manager Ass’t Joke Editor THE SENIOR STAFF Lena Baker Jessie Crawford James Anderson Chas. Melching Roland Rogers Katherine Culleton Max Menschel Pauline Hocgner Class Day Program May Second, Nineteen Hundred Thirteen—Brown Theatre. “THE PRIVATE SECRETARY.” Mr. Marsland, M. F. II.....................................Lloyd Kridler Harry Marsland, his nephew.................................Louis Bierlein Mr. Cattermole...........................................Chester Bennett Douglas Cattermole, his nephew.......................Charles Ilassenauer Rev. Robert Spalding................................George Connaughton Mr. Sydney Gibson, Tailor of Bond Street...................Roland Rogers John, a servant......................................................Bex Gibbs Knox, a writ server............................................Carl Abe Edith Marsland, daughter to Mr. Marsland...............Katherine Culleton Eva Webster, her friend and companion....................Jessie Crawford Mrs. Stead, Douglas’s landlady...........................Elsie Brookhart Miss Ashford.......................................................Marie Roche SYNOPSIS OF THE PRIVATE SECRETARY.” Douglas Cattermole rooms at the home of Mrs. Stead in London. He has an uncle,” very wealthy, living in India and possessed of the eccentric idea that his nephew should “sow his wild oats. Douglas has managed to accumulate a few debts, among them one to Mr. Sydney Gibson, a tailor, who “yearns to be a gentleman. Douglas’s friend, Harry Marsland, also in debt, is to journey from London to his uncle's country home, accompanied thither by Rev. Robert Spalding, the new “Private Secretary.” In order to keep Douglas, who has become his security, from being served with a writ. Harry cleverly plans to take him along as the Private Secretary, leaving Spalding in London at Mrs. Stead’s. Having arrived in the country they are received graciously by Marsland’s daughter, Edith, and her friend, Eva Webster. The elder Catter- mole appears in London unexpectedly, and takes Spalding for his nephew. Shocked at the clerical appearance and ladylike habits of his supposed nephew, he leaves in disgust to attend the hunt at the elder Marsland s, an old friend of his. Things run pretty smoothly at Marsland’s, with Douglas mas- querading as Spalding, until, at a most inopportune moment, the real Private Secretary appears on the scene, and is taken for a medium by Miss Ashford, governess at Marsland’s and interested in “spirits.” A clever complication of affairs ensues. Gibson, having pursued Harry and Douglas to collect his debts, aids in unraveling the tangled state of affairs. In the meantime. Harry and Douglas have been working into the good graces of Eva and Edith, and Mr. Marsland’s consent to a double wedding, makes a very happy ending to this delightful little play. FORTY-TWO The Retrospect Staff Now at last it is completed, (And we view it with much pride) The Retrospect of 1913, May you all be satisfied. Some of you may say it’s silly, That our verses do not rhyme, But we pray you be not hasty, Judge it at some other time. Read it as you would a letter From a dear and distant friend, Close your eyes to imperfections From beginning to the end. We’ve set forth our greatest effort, Both in poetry and prose, I low we spared not time, nor trouble, There is scarcely one who knows. As you read what we have written Think of all the work it took. First, to skirmish up material, Then, to put it in a book. Everywhere there's harmony Between the moan and laugh— Promise—When you compliment That you’ll not forget the staff. MAX MENSCHEL...... K ATI IERIXE Cl'LLETON CHARLES MELCHIXG .. PAULINE HOEGNER .... JESSIE CRAWFORD... LENA BAKER ....... JAMES ANDERSON ... ROLAND ROGERS..... Editor-in-Chief. Assistant FTlitor. Assistant Editor. Joke Editor. Assistant Joke Editor. Historian. Business Manager. Assistant Business Manager. FORTY-THREE Commencement Day Program Forty-third Annual Commencement Wapakoneta High School M A V T WENT Y-SECONI . NINETEEN HUNDKED THIRTEEN mrown theatre Music........................ Invocation..................... (a) “Swing Song” Chorus |b) Selected Reading “The Happy Prince” Music.......................... Address...................... High School Inspector, ....................Orchestra . , Rev. W. K. Gotwald ..................Senior Girls . . . Katherine Culleton . . . . Orchestra . . . Mr. F. B. Pearson Ohio State University Music Ore hestra Piano Duet “Grande Polonaise Brilliante” . . • By Kuchen Pauline Hoegner and Elizabeth Meyer Presentation of Diplomas ..... Dr. Chas. C. Berlin President of Board of Education Chorus “Morning Invitation” Class Benediction . Rev. A. Hils FORTY--FOtTR W'e’re not responsible for the jokes. Everybody handed in those on themselves and vve only publish them. —o— A. Shaw (in Chem.)—“What holds bricks together?’’ R. Bogart—“Mortar.” A. Shaw—“Why, that's what keeps them apart.” Mr. Reynolds (Sen. Eng.)—“What is the difference between a critic and a knock- er?” R. Rogers—“A critic is a licensed knocker.” Marion Streight—“Helen, do you like fairy tales?” Helen House—“Yes, if they're Ander- son’s.” “Listen to the angels sing.”—Naomi Blume and Olga Abe. Dr. Bolton (in Physics)—“Is steam vis- ible?” Jim Anderson—“All the steam I ever saw was.” Florence made an angel cake For her darling Dudley’s sake; For her sake Dudley ate it every crumb Then he heard the angels drum, Calling softly, “Dudley come, Dudley went. —o-- Miss Thompson (in Civics)—“What land was acquired in 1819?” Lena Baker—“The northwest mouth of the Mississippi.” WANTED—To know if Olga Abe en- joyed the basket ball games. Florence Tran's favorite money.— Nichols. Katherine Culleton’s favorite author.— Elliott. FORTY-FIVE HAD ANOTHER GUESS. The young man produced a small, square box from Ins pocket. I have a pres- ent for you,” he began. “I don't know whether it will fit your finger or not, but-—— ---. Oh, George! she broke in, this is so sudden! Why, I never dreamed-----.” But just then George produced the gift —a silver thimble—and it suddenly got cool- er in the room. Well, Mum,” said the sympathetic neighbor the day after the funeral, “1 sup- pose your Bill’s hitting the harp with the angels now?” “Not him. sir,” said the widow, “hitting the angels with the harp is nearer his mark.' HOW HE MANAGED IT. “1 was in awkward predicament yester- day morning,” said a husband to another. “How was that?” “Why, I came home late, and my wife heard me and said, “John, what time it it.' and I said. ‘Only twelve, my dear.' and just then that cuckoo clock of ours sang out three times.” “What did you do?” “Why, I just had to stand there and cuckoo nine more times. —o-- OFFICERS OF POMPADOUR CLUB. Supreme Exalted Keeper of the Sacred Bristle—Wait! Wochlcr. Pompous Protector of the Pulchritudinous Pomps—Dudley Nichols. Grand Guardian of the Gubernatorial Gar- badine—Harry Smith. HOW IT WAS TO BE DONE. A colored blacksmith recently an- nounced a change in his business as follows: QUITE A DIFFERENCE. “Is your Mississippi river very much larger than our Thames? asked an English lady of a western visitor. “Larger,” answered the westerner, Why, Ma'am, there ain't enough water in the whole of the Thames to make a gurgle for the mouth of the Mississippi. Pat and Mike had gone to bed. Pat— Moik, are ye awake?” Mike—“Yes.” Pat—“Will yez lend me a dollar? Mike—“Aw, Oi’m schlapin’ now. Teacher— What is your name, my boy ?” Boy—“Jule.” . If Teacher—“You should say Julius. Then turning to another boy, “W hat is your name? Second Boy—“Billions. —o— WHOM THEY WERE FOR. The telephone is still to some persons an unsolvable riddle. A Teuton called up a feed store: “I want two bags of oats, he demand- ed. “All right. Who is it?” Its me, was the indignant reply. “Well, who are the oats for?” “For de horse, don'd you get so fresh, replied the wrathful would-be customer. SHE WAS STRONG. “One bar of soap, please,” she said to the drug clerk. “Scented? he replied. “Why no,” she answered, “1 can carry it.” “Mother turn the hose on me, said little Willie as his mamma was dressing him in the morning. Why, what do you mean?” she asked. “You’ve put my stockings on wrong side out.” l)r. Bolton (in Chem.)—“Coal, in burn- ing, gives off a gas; what is it called ?” Corrine Kahn—“Smoke. FORTY-SIX Miss Thompson (in Civics.)—“It costs five cents to send a letter from America to China, but it only costs two cents to send one from China to America. Why .is that?” Ed. Elliott—“It's longer one way.” TO OUR READERS. If in this “Fun” some faults you find And wish to knock, be fair and kind; And ask yourself, “Did J assist?” If not, then from such knocks desist. Our effort’s done and is our best, So on this truth we'll let it rest; “Of all true words of tongue or verse. The truest are these: “It might be worse.” WHERE THEY ARE FOUND. Finding a lady reading “Twelfth Night” a facetious doctor asked: “When Shakes- peare wrote about Patience on a monument did he mean doctor’s patients? “No,” said the lady, “you find them un- der monuments not on them.” EVERY ONE KNEW IT. The newly married pair had escaped from their demonstrative friends and were on their way to the depot when the carriage stopped. The bridegroom looked out the window impatiently. “What’s th® matter, driver?” he called. The horse has thrown a shoe sir, was the reply. “Great Scott! groaned the bridegroom, even the horse knows that we're just married. SHE WAS STILL THERE. The sick man had just come out of a long delirium. “Where am I ? he said feebly, as he felt the loving hands making him comfortable. “Where am 1? In Heav- en? “No, dear, cooed his devoted wife, I am still with you. I stood upon a hilltop I looked down in the plain, I saw a lot of green stuff I thought it might be grain. But when I took a second look I thought it might be grass, When lo! unto my horror It was the Freshman Class. Good goods in small packages: Mamie Roediger, Cora Krein. Johnny Martin, Ag- nes Fenn and Beulah Zint. I have to go down and get a check cashed and go to Chicago to-night and buy an automobile. Who does this sound like? Max Menschel—“Gee, I wish I was to hum on the farm; these Wapak boys and girls are too fast for me.” I lie .Alpha Tappa Keg Fraternity fail- ed to install a chapter in W. II. S. Eight- een fellows lost 25 cents, the first dues “Did you call her up?” Yes, but she wasn’t down.” But why didn't you call her down?” “Because she wasn’t up.” St. Peter—“Did you buy an Annual?” Freshman—“N-o-o-o.” St. Peter—“Show this man below.” —o— NOT FOR HIM. “And, concluded the Sunday school teacher, If you are a good boy, Tommy, you will go to Heaven and have a gold crown on your head.” Not much. I had one of those things put on a tooth once. Not all who auto ought to,” said he. “Humph,” said she, not all who ought to auto.” THE SINS OF OMISSION. “Now,” said the clergyman to the Sun- day school class, “can any of you tell me what are sins of omission?” “Yes, sir,” said the small boy, they are the sins we ought to have done and haven’t.” —o— IT LOOKS LIKE IT. “Who can describe a caterpillar?” asked the teacher. “I can. teacher,” shouted Tommy. “Well, Tommy, what is it?” “An upholstered worm.” FORTY-SEVEN Senior—“Are you in the habit of using slang?” Fresh man—“ X ix, my old man would biff me one on the beak it Id make a stab at any such dope as that Breathes there a man with soul so dead. Who never to himself hath said. As he aimed at a tack and missed its head .._ __m__mi___� M � _� � i! Miss Conrath (to street car con.)—“At which end of the car shall I get oil Conductor—“Either end. They both stop Rogers, getting home late, takes up a hairbrush, and gazing at it exclaims. “Hor- rors, I need a shave.” Who in his watch lid wears His sweetheart’s pretty face, Is sure to have time, for there's A woman in the case. —l)r. Bolton. Miss Thompson (in Civics)—“W hat is a corporation?” Carl Abe—“Why, a corporation is an imaginary line, like the ecjuator, drawn around a town.” Tis well known 1 love Olga the best; But, when she's not around I'll take one of the rest. —Chas. Mclching. O’Rourke—“There you've gone an sat down on your new hat an' smashed it. O'Flaherty—“Faith, an' Oi’m glad my head wasn't inside it at the time. Abe—“I wonder what we'll wear Heaven.” Rogers—“I know what I 11 wear see you there.” Abe—“What?” Rogers—“A surprised look. in if I We never knew Miss kissel knew so much about cases until we began Brown- ing’s Love Poems. Go to Wodder Rogers for new styles in neckwear. Little Willie’s dead and gone, His face we’ll see no more, W hat he took for 1120 Proved II2S04. Contributed by Dr. Bolton. —o— “W hy is Nichols hair like Heaven?” “Because there is no parting there.” Worshipers at the Shrine. MUMPS................ ()lga Abe Florence Trau Roland Rogers —o—■ What a man sows, that shall he also rip. Some pholks iz lik an egg, so full uv themselves that they can't hold ennything else. A pair in the hammock Attempted to kiss. And in less than a jiffy •sup a pi }snf pD joo| jtetij. Nothing said but much thought—Miss Daugherty and Miss Schwartz wear dia- mond rings. A CRUSHING BLOW. Stanley Iloegner recently attended a wedding, and insisted on throwing his shoe after the newly-married couple. The car- riage is a total wreck, a doctor has the bride, the horse is under treatment, and large num- bers of men arc searching the ruins for the groom. It is not bliss to miss a kiss. But, oh! tis bliss to kiss a miss, But sometimes after you have kissed her, You wish to thunder you had missed her. Mr. Gifford (observing 11. Bradley mak- ing faces at Tony Shaw)—“Herbert, they have a lot of those at the Zoo. 1 hey keep them in cages.” 'pry Anderson’s Sleep Tablets if you are troubled with insomnia. —J. Anderson. The Longfellows—Bennett, Rogers, Nichols, Abe, Werner. FORTY-EIGHT Miss Nixon (Sen. Eng. after having called upon Clarence Katterhenrv to recite) — Mut, Clarence, before you answer, take that gtun out of your mouth. Florence, you take it.” (Meaning the question.) This space is the space Reserved for the face Of one who is late quite a bit; His view we can’t get, He hasn't come yet; His photo we’ll have to omit. Be sure she is the right girl, then lose your head. Many a girl’s ideal is shattered when he goes broke. —o— Don looked at Margaret, Oh! what a pretty Miss, He stole a little nearer Then bashfully stole—away. SNATCHES OF GIRLS’ TALK HEARD IN PASSING THROUGH THE HALLS. Did you see her hair? I wonder, now, why some people can't use taste in-----. She is going to wear messaline, empire, of all things, now if-----. Oh, yes, we had a grand time. Jim was there, and Mr. Gifford took----. Well, L can’t see why you don't like that hat. Why, Walter told me----------. They sat in a corner all evening, and Miss Collette looked to see----. It is a rather pretty color, and Dud said that it is rather becom---. Aren't some of the boys in school just awful? We heard that------. They say lie's simply wild about her,— but she’s perfectly disgusting. Why, Char- ley told me-----. What did you girls get? Ed. gave me the dearest-----. Mr. Gifford (Geont.)—“Florence, will you demonstrate your proposition?” Florence Trau—“I can’t.” Mr. Gifford—“You ought to, you have such a good figure.” Lives of High School girls remind us We can make our lives as sweet, And departing leave behind us Footprints down on Blackhoof street. Footprints which perhaps another Should he ever chance to meet, Would exclaim, “Well, who in thunder Ever had such monstrous feet ?” Did anyone notice which way the chim- ney flue? HEARD AT PLAY PRACTICE. Geo. C.—“I don't occur that soon.” Miss Conrath—“Roland you must pluck Louis. Miss Conrath— Chester, what are you doing?” Chester B.—“Tending to my liver.” Beneficient Bamboozler of the Bushy Brush —Chester Bennett. COMMON POMPS. William Annesser, Bernard Brown, Clyde Fite, Harry George, Junius Lear, Anthony Shaw, Doyle Sillin, Leo Hemmert, Don Copeland. Leo Hassenauer, Stanley Hoegner, Franklin Schrimpf. George Wel- lington. DO TELL. There was a maid named Fitch. Who heard a loud snoring at which She took off her hat And found that a rat Had fallen asleep at the switch. Miss Collette— Give a description of the personal appearance of Alexander Ham- ilton. Junius Lear—“He wore a bald head. Ed. Elliott (reading in Sen. Eng.)— When the cool evening sprees (breeze) springs up. Clarence Wisely (Eng. Hist.)—The Roundheads cut their hair short; the Cava- liers cut their’s long.” FORTY-NINE I gif you, dear, dis wiolet, I n token of, I 'm glad ve met; 1 hope dot ve alretty yet Once more again togedder get. —Max Menschel to Winona Bailey. Poor Kridler, nobody loves a fat man. Waid Woehler (Sen. Eng.)— They sav that the water of this flood came up from the ground.” Donald Moore—“Then what were the people running around with umbrellas over them for? Clarence K. sneezes in German Class. Chas. 11. stops reading. Miss Schwartz—“Well, why don't you go on ?” Chas. H.— Why, I thought you said something.” Dr. Bolton—“a. b, c. d, c, f—Well, don't I know my multiplication tables any more? Miss Collette—“How did John Brown meet his death?” Florence Myers— He met it cold.' Tho they had never met 1)4 What cause had she 2 care She loved him lOderley, because He was a 1,000,000aire. Essie Harrod (reading in Sen. Eng.)— “Wherewith she freezed her toes.” (foes.) Dr. Bolton—“How much does a barrel of sugar weigh ? Seitz—“365 pounds.” Melching—“Gee whiz! You couldn’t get your arms around a barrel of sugar. Chas. H. (reading in Eng.)—“Who in their nighties. (nightly.) Dr. Bolton (in Chem. with wind blow- ing like sixty.)—“Alfred, how do you know that there is air around you?” Alfred Veit—“Can't you hear it whist- ling? —o— He flunked in Latin Flunked in Chem., They heard him softly hiss “I’d like to find the man who said That ignorance is bliss.” Miss Thompson (in Civics.)—“They say that the soldiers at Dayton act perfectly terrible; that they spit out of the windows of the buildings and that it isn't safe to pass. Geo. Connaughton—“Oh, I'd carry an umbrella. Miss Daugherty (Sec. Yr. Eng., after Mr. Gifford's engagement had been an- nounced.)—“Where is Leo Hemmert, is he sick ? Roy Ankerman—“Yes. he’s engaged.” Miss Thompson—“I have a friend out wrest; a gentleman friend-. (Students exchange glances.) Miss Thompson—“Well, there is noth- ing wrong about that. He is fifty or sixty years old and I've known him since he was SO high. Pearl Langhorst (in Physics.)—“If we didn’t have any ears and we all fell down, there wouldn’t be any noise.” Dr. Bolton— Well, it would be a bruise. —o— ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW BOOKS. The Man with the Maiden Beard, or Five Thousand Years Without a Shave.— By Rex Gibbs. The Newspaper Road to Wealth, or How I Made My First Million on Ten Cents a Column.—By Max Menschel. How 1 Became a Grafter, or Managing is Thunder.—By Jim Anderson. 'I'he Horse that Failed, or Flunked by Fate.—By Ed. Elliott. 'I'he new yell invented by Clyde Fite:— “Persimmons, Persimmons, Three Cheers for the Wimmens.” IT LOOKED THAT WAY. “Auntie,” asked little Helen. “Are you an Indian or did you marry one?” “Gracious no, child, of course not! said the young aunt. “Why do you ask such a question?” “Well,” said the child, “I saw a lot of scalps on your dressing table.” Burdette M.—“All the great men are dying. I feel sick, myself.” FIFTY Dr. Bolton—“Louis, what is the metric system ’ Louis Bierlein—“A bar of platinum at Paris.” Our Motto:—“Don’t let your studies interfere with your school work.” NOTICE TO JUNIOR BOYS!! There are still a few Freshman girls who are not taken. As the season is nearly over they will go cheap. Ed. Elliott—“Colors are noises, aren’t i hey ?” Rol. Rogers—“Yes, you often hear of loud colors.” Jim Anderson (in Physics, reading gal- vanometer)—“One of my eyes says its zero and the other says its 10.” 1 wish to state that all reports saying that I will be married before 1 finish High School are false. —Marion Streight. Th oj bi N akd FIFTY-ONE The merchants who here advertise, Are the live ones of this town; You should always patronize them. For good bargains all around. We could give a hundred reasons, Hut we think these few suffice; First, you see they want your trade. Since in this book they advertise. Though this does not pay so well, As some other mediums do, Yet they gave us their assistance Willingly and freely, too. Oh, ye classes! one more reason, You by no means dare forget: If you wish to have an Annual— You must have their aid, you bet. The Senior Class wish you to thank! May you prosper, for alas! With your aid this book we publish, 'Tis an honor to our class. Harrod’s Orooory ...and Meat Market,,, | THE PLACE TO GO Good wholesome things to eat for the whole family Choicest cuts in meats Frank Harrod, Prop. WAHRER’S FOR YOUR GARAGE DRUGS ND WALL EVERYTHING IN PAPER Automobile, Motoroycle CALL ON US and Bicycle Supplies CENTRAL DRUG STORE P E P A IRIN Q JOHN PURVIS, MANAGER GRADUATION :■§!§ GIFTS SS-: An always acceptable graduation gift is a watch. Our stock comprises a large variety of pretty watches for girls and misses, as well as a re- liable timepiece for boys and young men, at all prices. It pays to buy the best watch that you can afford. At our prices, anybody can afford a pretty good one. We have no watches at any price that we can’t warrant to keep good time. A. C. CAJACOB JEIA ELER A IN D OPTOMETRIST J rtl’flKONETfl, OHIO Late Books Periodicals Fountain Pens Pennants Stationery HUNTERS’ DRUG STORE Kolter Craft Plumbing, Heating and Electrical Supplies CLOTHING =■■ AND =-- FURNISHINGS F O R BOYS AND MEN Baxter Clothing Store WAPAKOINETA, OHIO. ROY E. LAYTON H. S. VAUBEL AMERICAN Steam Laundry Layton Vaubel Lawyers Phone 5. Get Your Duds In Our Suds Fisher-Hauss Block Wapakoneta, Ohio GEO. ANDEREGG, Prop. ..Gifts.. That Give Pleasure every gift gives LN pleasure to the re- cipient. “He” or “She” may say it does but there are many considerations that have to be looked to in making a gift. Our ex' perience in these matters will help you. Come In And Let Us Talk It Over. HENRY MOSER C. A. STIJEVE THEO. H. TANGEMAN Prosecuting Atty. I)r. Bolton (in Cliem.)—‘‘W'liat is the most apparent thing about the air? F. 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Clothes to Satisfy... your needs, must fit your form and pocket-book without over-looking style, workmanship and quality of the _______woolens.... Gus Brendel Delivers the Goods DMItflST ANO PHARMACIST Picture Frames to order Musical Instruments, Kodaks and Photo Supplies Your Patronage Solicited D. A. SIFERD jr. D. A. Siferd Jr. Phone 64 Carl Siferd Phone 427 Prompt ambulance service day or night. Picture Frames made to order Office Phone - - - - - 354 Residence - 64 (2 ring's on 64) Phone - - ----- 427 Auglaize National Bank VJUflPAKONETA, OHIO. CAPITAL $100,000 The One Hundred Stockholders owning this hank want their share of your hanking business. Four l or Coni. Paid on Time Deposits Slarl a Cheek Account With Fs Loans M adeat Reasonable Hates Call and see us and talk the matter over. We can save you money and INCREASE your BUSINESS. F. H. HAMAN, Pres. W. T. COPELAND, Vice Pres. A. A. KLIPFEL CASHIER. 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