Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 94 of the 1914 volume:

Picture of High School Building.................. Miss Emma L. Xixon............................... Superintendent F. E. Reynolds.................... The Faculty ..................................... The Retrospect Staff............................. Senior Cartoon .................................. Class of 1914.................................... Class Poem ...................................... Class History of Class of 1914................... Class Prophecy .................................. Junior Cartoon .................................. Junior Class (Names)............................. Junior Class (Picture)........................... History of Class of 1915......................... Sophomore Cartoon ............................... Sophomore Class (Names).......................... Sophomore Class (Picture)........................ History of Class of 1916......................... Freshman Cartoon ................................ Freshman Class (Names)........................... Freshman Class (Picture)......................... History of Class of 1917......................... Cartoon—Music.................................... High School Orchestra............................ Drama ........................................... Scene from the Latin Play........................ The Latin Play (Cast)............................ Class Play (Cast and Synopsis)................... Athletics ....................................... Forty-fourth Annual Commencement Announcements Snapshots ....................................... Jokes ............................................. Basket Ball Team (Picture)....................... The Retrospect ’Staff............................ Ads ............................................. 3 4-5 6 7-8 9 10 11-21 22 23 24-26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45-47 48 49 50-60 61 62 63-90 S Q w w o h-1 4 CO s 4 The Retrospect, 1914 S f Miss Kmnia L. Nixon Class of 1914 5 s s Dedicated to MISS EMMA L. NIXON As an indication of the respect and high esteem with which she is held by the students of Blume High School, and as a tribute to the faithful and invaluable services she has rendered to that institution. s 6 The Retrospect, 1914 Our respected and esteemed Superintendent, F. E. Reynolds, has been with us since 1909. By his own efforts he has advanced to an honored position and is regarded by the citizens of Wapakoneta and vicinity as a man of unusual ability and judgment. We, as the class of 1914, take this opportunity of thanking Mr. Reynolds for the good he has done our class and for the success we have had while under his guidance. MISS SARAH HOWELL I la- given fifteen years of attentive w rk t Hlumc High School. She has charge i the General History and Algebra classes. Her services rend'r-ed show the result of invaluable experience. MR. HOMER R. GIFFORD Is another graduate of Otterbein, and has had charge of the mathematical department in Geometry and Algebra for the last three years. He has proved an efficient teacher in this line. MISS MARY O. CONRATH Has been principal here for eleven years. She is a graduate of the University of Chicago, from which she received a Bachelor's degree, and her work as a Latin teacher is unexcelled. Though many of her pupils are not fond of Latin, they have a high estimation of Miss Conrath. MISS GARNET THOMPSON Is a graduate of Otterbein College. She is teacher of the Botany and Civics classes and has been here two years, during which time she has done excellent work. MISS FLORENCE KAPITZKY Is a graduate of Western Reserve. This is her first year with us, during which time she has proved herself to be a proficient German teacher. J — ' V. 8 The Retrospect, 1914 Si MR. O. B. THOMAS Is a graduate of Ohio Northern University, and his work in mechanical drawing has shown him to be a competent man for this position. MR. C. H. SCHAFER Is our teacher in the Science department, and is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, lie is an entirely competent man for this position, and on account of his good nature is well liked by all the students. MR. W. T. GARDNER Is our jolly commercial teacher. He is a graduate of Marietta College, where lie received a B. A. degree. a MISS MAMIE HAMAN Is an Ohio Wesleyan graduate, and is teacher of the English classes. She has been with us only a short while, but has tilled her position creditably. MISS EMMA NIXON Is a graditte of Obcrlin. She has the English and First Year Latin departments, THE RETROSPECT STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, Herbert Bradley BUSINESS MANAGER, Carl Werner ASSISTANT EDITOR, Alfred Veit ASSISTANT EDITOR, Anna Herbst LITERARY EDITOR, Helen House JOKE EDITOR, Corinne Kahn ARTIST, Clarence Wiseley — 10 The Retrospect, 1914 ■ — ■ o Class of 1914 MINNIE ETTA ANDERSON £� Two Years German—Two Years Latin “Behind that broad and fair white brow, There lies a thinking brain.” She is of the studious type that always have their lessons, and have them well. She's jolly and full of fun, but is guaranteed absolutely invulnerable to the darts of a certain little fellow called Cupid. ■jir llr ilr ADDA CATHERINE BILLGER $ 3 £� Two Years German—Two Years Latin “My thoughts are my companions.” A very quiet maid who says little. She is well liked by all, and never was known to lose her “equanimity,” either in school or out. Verily—a modest Violet. ■2 . EMMA MARIE BURK 3 $� «$� 3 Four Years German “Silence has many advantages We expect this young lady will “make good. as she has always been very attentive to her studies. She is earnest in what she does and serious when she does it. 5 . 2 . BERNARD WILLIAM BROWN (“Brownie”) 3 3 $ Three Years German—One Year Latin “I came, I studied, I graduated.” This young man has always been very cautious about studying too hard, as he must be careful of his health, don’t you know? His chief virtue is a large and pleasing grin. s------------------------------------------V, The Retrospect, 1914 f RUTH COUCH s «� Three Years German—One Year Latin “Short, sweet, and saucy.” A wee 1 jit of femininity who refuses to take things seriously and is always ready for fun. She never troubles trouble, nor does trouble trouble her—hence the sunny disposition. •sfe AGNES M. FENN $ • ? «$� One Year Latin—Three Years German “As full of spirits as the month of May. A precise little maid who is ever ready to oblige everybody. A student who ranks high among her teachers, her friends, and in her studies. May her days be long. ADELIA ANNA FISHER 3 3 $ Four Years German “A maiden bright eyed, brilliant and quick of tongue.” She is very pleasant to talk with and has a host of friends. Not averse to the masculine sex by any means, in fact she— ahem—actually tolerates them! She was never known to shirk her work. ORLANDO CHAMBERS (“Pete”) $ «3� $ l Two Years Latin—Two Years Commercial . “Blessings on him, who first invented sleep.” lie is generally in repose, mentally and physically, but often he has surprised his classmates in Geometry by his sudden awakenings. We suspect he has often burned the midnight oil before exams. Class of 1914 IVA GAIL JULIEN £� l $� E Two Years German—Two Years Latin “She gives a side long glance and then looks down. Iva is so often in constant reverie that one would think she was in love. There’s no authority on that, however. She has been a careful student while here at Illume High. ■jfe ANNA GERTRUDE HERBST ? $� «g � Assistant Editor of “The Retrospect Four Years German—Four Years Latin “Hitch your wagon to a star. Anna is a very ambitious young lady, who will some day bc an imperious “school ma rm. She s fond of parties and is chuck full of fun. She has been an industrious worker in school, and on the Annual staff. -sji. CORINNE MARJORY KAHN «$ $ $ � Four Years German Joke Editor of “The Retrospect “On with the dance—let joy be unconfined. Oh, here’s a girl that's full of fun and mischief. Yes sir, it’s part of her constitution, and when there is something doing you may be sure she is in it. She has made many friends in Blume High. it Ht HARRY A. GEORGE � $ $� Two Years Latin—Two Years German “He was as mild a mannered man, as ever scuttled ship or cut a throat.” Oh, such primping you never did see! For that seems to be his prime object in life, to look as pleasant as possible at all times. We suspect “There’s a reason. The Retrospect, 1914 HELEN HOUSE $ $ 8 $ Literary Editor of “The Retrospect” Two Years Latin—Two Years Commercial “Though many have sighed for me, there is only one I love.” Helen is never hesitant about expressing her opinions to anybody. She is very jolly and pleasing. Has a “velvety” disposition, which is highly in her favor. She deserves much credit for her work on the staff. ROBERT EUGENE McCORMICK 1 % % $ Three Years Latin—One Year German “A stranger within our gates.” McCormick is one of our out-of-town students who came here to get his fourth year in High School work. He has never neglected his studies and has made excellent marks in them. MARION STREIGHT t S Two Years Latin—Two Years Commercial “A cheerful, sprightly creature, bubbling o’er with the joy of living.” Here's an entertaining little Miss who carries no worries on her shoulders as is daily evidenced by a cheerful countenance. Perhaps she’s in love—who can tell? ALFRED W. VEIT (“Deacon”) l £� £ Assistant Editor of “The Retrospect. Four Years German “He talked from morn till setting sun.” Deacon is a voluble talker who will no doubt be a great orator some day, nicht wahr? When his grades are not high— oh ! the noise. Argumentation is his hobby. Class of 1914 SARAH ELIZABETH LOTZ $ $ $ i Two Years German—Two Years Latin “There is an art in being eloquently silent.” Sarah is so bashful that one sympathizes with her when she recites. Her overshoes have a bad habit of taking a vacation once in a while. -ijj. CARRIE VIOLA METZ «$� $ $� � Two Years German—Two Years Latin “I am worth going a mile to see.” I have a Sunny disposition, .as all can see. I endeavor to have fun as often as is possible, and I don’t study too hard. I like everybody and everybody likes me. That’s all. 3ij£, MAYME EDITH PFENNING ? $ $ ♦ Four Years German “Her friends, they are many, her foes, are there any? She's a good natnred girl who is always ready for a good time and fun. She has supported her class loyally in helping to sell annuals. Gesundheit! ANTHONY E. SHAW $ «? $� Four Years Latin “Let the world slide, a fig for a care, a fig for a woe. Here is a droll young man of the happy-go-lucky sort, who takes things leisurely. He can make good grades when he wants to and argues on everything from a pin up. s ----------------------------------V, The Retrospect, 1914 MARIE AMELIA KELLEY J $ ♦ { Four Years German “With eyes that spoke of worlds to conquer. This unassuming' girl makes her recitations laconic, brief, and to the point. She has won the admiration of her teachers while here, and retains the friendship of her classmates. Success to her! CLARA KATHERINE KOLTER 2 l $ 3 Four Years German “Her modesty reigns supreme.” This reserved young lady will leave a good impression upon those who know her, as she has worked faithfully and endeavored to keep up to a high standard of grades. Her sincerity of purpose will bring success to her door. CORA E. LORTON y S 2 2 Four Years Latin “Wisdom is the principal thing, therefore—get wisdom.” Cora is a diligent little worker with her head in a book most of the time. In school she wastes no time, and is generally seen studying Latin. JOHN CHARLES MARTIN % $� l % 1 Four Years Latin “How tall was Alexander that people called him great?” Here's a jovial little fellow whose energies seem to be tireless, as he is always very busy, lie shines in anything that has mathematics in it, and we wonder how his size can hold it all. Class of 1914 --------------------- RAY BURDETTE MARKER ♦ Four Years Latin “ Ye were not put on this earth to be happy.” Do you remember—“auspicia secunda sunt?” it ¥ it JUNIUS ROBERT LEAR (“Pete”) ♦ ? J One Year German—One Year Latin—Two Years Commercial “My only books were woman’s looks.” Junius is an even tempered chap if not bothered. If he applies himself lie will make a good business man beyond doubt. As to being a “ladies’ man —he is always on deck when the occasion demands. VERNON ARTHUR FISHER ? $ 2 One Year Latin—One Year German—Two Years Commercial “O, this learning—what a thing it is.” Vernon has never injured himself by hard study and never will. Very fond of the ladies, and is always smiling. ■sjj. HERBERT EUGENE BRADLEY $ «f • Editor-in-Chief of “The Retrospect” Four Years Latin—One Y’ear German “His speech, his looks, his very air, All speak so movingly in his behalf.” Herbert, though not a resident of V apakoneta, has not only attended its High School, but also its Grade School. He is of a peaceable, business like nature, which was appreciated by the class, for he was chosen Editor-in-Chief. s--------------------------------------------— The Retrospect, 1914 ____________________________________________f NORMA LOUISE WINTZER $� % Four Years German—Four Years Latin “I like the plain all wool o’ common sense.” Norma is a very practical sort of girl who can give a joke and take one. She has been an excellent student here and is highly admired by her classmates. •sfe ■sfe. LUTHER RICHARD WINGET 3 g Two Years Latin—'I'wo Years Commercial “lie had a face like a Benediction.” This boy of pleasant mien mixes fun with his studies. So far he has but one preference among the “fair sex.” He is a good mannered fellow, and well liked. •sjj. GOLDIA LEAH WILLIAMS 3 t t s Two Years German—Two Years Latin “Talkativeness produces many disasters, but in silence there is safety.” In the class room Goldia is very reticent on any subject for fear she is wrong. She is of the quiet, unobtrusive type, who are slow but sure. 4?. WILFRED JOHN KENNEDY § z $ One Year German—One Year Latin—Two Years Commercial “Blessed be the man who invented sleep.” Wilfred takes his little nap whenever long-winded discussions are on hand, and refuses to be disturbed. He is always on the “qui vive for any mischief-brewing, and enters into it, heart and soul. ■ J------------------------------------------------S Class of 1914 s________________________________________________ EDWARDA LUCELE ROSE $ S Four Years Latin “Laugh and the world laughs with you.” This cheerful, pleasant girl, who is quite a favorite among her classmates, will be remembered for her happy, care-free disposition. GLADYS CLEMENTINE STUEVE 3 g ? $ Four Years German “She is pretty to walk with and witty to talk with. A very charming girl, who is very popular with her classmates and teachers. In truth, it all can be said in one sentence —A star of the first Magnitude. IDA TELLJOHAN § l t Four Years German “Thy modesty is a candle to thy merit. Ida is a conscientious worker who has attended faithfully to her studies while here in Illume High. She is very popular among her classmates and teachers. CARL FREDERICK WERNER (“Jake”) $ i? ? Business Manager of “The Retrospect” One 't ear Latin—One Year German—Two Years Commercial For when I laugh, all laugh with me.” This fun-loving, mirth-provoking chap has been fonder of athletics than of study, lie has been a diligent worker for “The Retrospect.” lie will be remembered for his witty sayings, which always have created amusement for his friends. The Retrospect, 1914 LAURINDA EMMA FOGT % ij tj One Year Latin—Three Years German “A humble tranquil spirit.” She is rarely talkative on any subject. Is very attentive in the class room which accounts for her being a graduate in the class of 1914. it it it BERTHA CATHERINE FRANK 'S 3 3 Two Years German—Two Years Latin “The mildest manners and the gentlest heart.” Bertha has been a careful student while in Bluine High, which accounts for her high grades. She has always played the quiet, unobtrusive role. ■ajjt HERMANIA ANNE GANTHER «� $ $ Four Years German “Her voice was ever sweet and low—an excellent thing in woman.” She is chary of speech, hut generous with her smiles, and to the fortunate ones on whom they are bestowed, they carry a message of gladness. Here’s to her! A CLYDE FITE «$� l � Four Years German “Woman is fickle.” At least Clyde says so. While he has not neglected his studies for them, lie admits that therein lies his preference. We predict that it won’t be long till he will be a “Hubby,” for who can resist him ? ■ I--------------------------------- S Class of 1914 S_____________________________________f MARIE EDITH MILLER 2 E� 5 • Two Years German—Two Years Latin “I chatter, chatter, as I go.” A very loquacious young girl who is always in a good humor and never worries about anything. She prides herself in the neatness of her work in school. ■sfe RAYMOND BERNARD HEADAPOHL «$ tg Two Years German—Three Years Commercial “Wise from the top of his head—up.” Ray has spent most of his time in enjoying somebody’s jokes in class. However, once in a while he indulges in a little study, but, alas and alack! these times have been few and far between. When in trouble his good nature stands him in good stead. ’Sji CLARENCE H. WISELEY S S 5 Class Artist Four Years Latin—Four Years German Concentrated essence of sublimated study-ism.” This industrious though bashful chap certainly has shone in mathematics. Since he was chosen for Class Artist he has been a diligent worker for The Retrospect. His grades have always been sky high. •sfc •sj?. FREDERICK J. ZINT ■ §• $• Four Years German—Two Years Latin “Be gone, dull care, Thou and I shalt never agree.” Here is the President of our Class, and a right good fellow he is. He has been a generous and fair ruler, and will never be forgotten by his classmates of 14. 22 The Retrospect, 1914 s CLASS POEM In the little town of Wapak, At the side of Dear Old Blackhoof, On a pleasant summer morning, Blume Hi School stood open waiting. Bright above it shone the heavens, O’er the street came shouting, laughing, Something in the hazy distance, Something in the mists of morning. It came leaping, jumping, running, Coming nearer, nearer, nearer, It is not the car of Bolton, Nor the street car of the morning, But the great, great class of ’14. From its doors came all the teachers, With their hands aloft extended, Held aloft in sign of welcome. Then they cry and spake in this wise: “Beautiful is our work, Oh, Strangers, When you come so far to learn it, All our school in peace awaits you, You shall enter ail our class rooms, You shall learn to know and care for Tiny zeroes on your grade cards.” So they enter as bright Freshmen, Learned new truths before unheard of. Thus we see our class of T4. Now as Sophomores ever blithely Through their lessons fairly tripping, Now as Juniors we behold them. Ever brilliant, shining, flashing, Quickly goes the year before them, Seniors now again we see them, Deeds of valor now accomplished Show the greatness of our class. Now as bright and care-free people, They depart with happy laughter. Slowly o'er the simmering landscape Fell the evening’s dusk and coolness. They have waved their hand in parting. Thus departed ’mid great honors Class of ’14, ever famous, In the glory of the sunset, In the purple mists of evening, Ever shining, ever gleaming, On the pathway of success. —GLADYS STUEVE Class of 1914 23 s r CLASS HISTORY OF CLASS OF 1914 We, the Seniors of 1914, have been called upon for the last time to review for you those memories which have been dear to us for the last four j'ears. Upon a bright and sunny morning in September of the year, 1902, there entered into the first grades of various schools a modest class of children destined to become the most brilliant students who were ever graduated from Blume High School. Our work was soon begun and we delved deeply into the difficult arts of reading, writing and arithmetic, though not without sorely trying the teachers’ patience and perseverance. Before we were fully aware the course of this vast dream was changed and we entered Blume Hi, a large class of would-be Freshmen. This class was, or ought to have been, greatly marveled at by the higher classmen. The Faculty immediately discerned our remarkable abilities, condoned our faults, and gave us the recognition due to a class of such brilliancy. We were soon initiated into the mysteries of Algebra, Latin and German, and our efforts were rewarded by being promoted to the Sophomore year. We now were obliged to copy General History outlines until our fingers were numb, and to stretch our imaginations to the utmost in order to prove those invaluable propositions in Geometry. Before we could realize it we were Juniors. Needless to say, our reception to the Seniors was a decided success, not only in our own estimation, but in that of others. This proved to the satisfaction of all that the social side of the class had not been impaired by its great educational capacities. Before leaving this, we can say that the committee deserves much credit for their work in this affair. At last we were Seniors. Seniors! How much that small word thrilled our hearts and inspired us to greater achievements. As to the members of the Faculty, whom we are leaving behind us,—let it not be forgotten that all through our continued search for knowledge, that they encouraged us, strengthening us in our hopes and allaying our fears. That it is to them we are indebted for their constancy of purpose, their willingness to help, and their readiness to sympathize. We have always been a fun-loving class. A very large percentage mingle fun with a good deal of study, and know what to do, how to do it, and at what time. We have spoken of our talents and abilities, so we will dwell on those no longer. That the majority of us will become renowned there is little doubt, but as to that—we will let the future reveal itself to you. Therefore—watch and wait. MAYME PFENNING IDA TELLJOHAN EDWARDA ROSE s 24 The Retrospect, 1914 r CLASS PROPHECY Last evening, we decided to go to a picture show, and, to our astonishment, the following are the three shows which we saw. The title of the first reel is “THE MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE” The first scene is an immense base Hall diamond. We see the champion of the game receiving congratulations from his friends, and later descends the gymnasium steps and enters a waiting automobile. IUs arrival Home — (The automobile soon stops and he goes into a large house.) He is received in a beautifully furnished room by his wife. By her welcoming smile, we recognize Anna Herbst. He tells her of his success and to celebrate the victory, they decide to go to the theatre. “Preparations for the Theatre —Their little son appears. The maid is called and given strict orders to take the child to the nursery. They leave for the opera. The maid interests herself in reading, unmindful of the child who stands in a thoughtful attitude. The little fellow also decides to celebrate the event and sneaks out of the room, “At the Theatre. —We see the interior of an immense opera house and large stage, picturing a scene from “The Merchant of Venice.” The actress taking the part of Portia, plays it to perfection, bringing out the clever points of her character. We are fascinated by her movements detecting in them the gracefulness of our classmate, Corinne Kahn. Launcelot appears, taking his part so well that he completely wins the admiration of his audience, we could scarcely believe that this comedian was Raymond Headapohl. “The Accident. —We see the little lad running across the street, paying no heed to an approaching automobile, which comes at a high speed and hurls him to the curb. A crowd immediately gathers and they take him into a nearby drug store, and await the arrival of an ambulance. The druggist, a kind-hearted looking man, does all in his power to restore the child, but to no avail. In a troubled attitude, he runs his fingers through his hair, and at this movement, we recognize Bernard Brown. The trim figure of the reporter attracts our attep- s 'S Class of 1914 25 S — f tion, and as she turns, we see Minnie Anderson. Nothing to identify the child is found, and the ambulance takes it to a charitable institution. The matron is called and she orders the child to be taken to the hospital ward. The sweet face of the matron is pleasing to us, and we find ourselves gazing into the solemn eyes of Marie Kelly. “Return Home. —Anna and her husband return home and find the maid distracted, who tells them of the disappearance of the child. The father immediately calls his attorney and waits impatiently his coming. At the entrance of the lawyer, we recognize at once the stalwart figure of Herbert Bradley. He advises them to report the disappearance to the chief of police, and obtain the services of an excellent detective. “At the Police Station. —The chief, who to our astonishment is John Martin, nods sympathetically and calls a trustworthy person, no other than Adda Billger. “Hospital of the Home; Doctors and Nurses in consultation.”—We see two doctors and three nurses talking seriously, but in a hopeful manner. These faces are all familiar to us, being those of Burdette Marker, Junius Lear, Emma Burk and Hermania Ganther. Adda is admitted and learns that the child whom she is seeking is here, and the prospects are that it will soon recover from the accident. She reports it to the parents immediately, who hurry to the hospital, and the family is again happily united. The second reel shown was one of “CURRENT EVENTS.” We shall only describe the pictures which were most interesting to us. (1)—Meat Packing House of Chicago, 111. We see the different departments and the main office. In the office, we recognize the pleasant features of Carl Werner. (3)—Promoters of Alaska Railroad Company. In this group of men we see the earnest faces of Frederick Zint and Alfred Veit. (7)—Inventor of Perpetual Motion. We see the machine and its inventor, Clarence W iseley. (9)—Return of an experienced missionary to America. We are happy to look into the face of Ida Telljohan. (12) —Big Fourth of July Parade, Philadelphia, Penn. In the procession were: first, the governor and his wife, whose pleasing smiles we recognize as one of our former schoolmates, Helen House, then a number of bands, politicians in cabs. In one of these we notice Luther Winget. All municipal enterprises are represented and floats, representing different schools, in one of which, we see Clara Kolter. (13) — Best School in State of Ohio. The English department is conducted by Edwarda Rose. The History department by Eugene McCormick; the Chemical Laboratory by Anthony Shaw; the Lecture Room by Marion Streight; the Domestic Science Laboratory by Mavme Pfenning, and the Kindergarten department by Iva Julien. The third reel shown was: “A BIG DAY FOR SUFFRAGETTES.” The first view is a street corner in Wapa-koneta, where a manish-looking woman is talking to a group of women who are urging V 26 The Retrospect, 1914 s her on and applauding her words. We notice especially one woman, who carries her banner determinedly, which reads: “No longer shall we be down-trodden! It shocks us, but we can not deny it, she is Bertha Frank. The Men’s Stand.”—A man is speaking here to a group of men who carry the Anti-Suffrage sign. By the excitement with which he speaks, we recognize Vernon Fisher. “A New Speaker Takes the Women’s Stand. —V e see a very handsome lady take the stand. It doesn’t surprise us greatly to find that it is Gladys Stueve. As she speaks, one by one the men leave their interesting speaker to join the ranks of the “oppressed” ones. Vernon finds it useless to continue his speech, as only one faithful member of his audience remains, in the person of Orlando Chambers. 1 hey also decide to be recipients of those charming smiles of Gladys', by which she is swaying the crowd to favor her cause. “Preparations for a Parade.”—They decide to have one big parade, led by the candidate for Mayor of Wapakoneta. He takes his place with an air of dignity that we know belongs to Wilfred Kennedy. Vernon, in his gallantry, carries the standard, Votes for V omen, and his followers seeing him in this office offer their services. Termination of the Parade. —The people in the parade march gleefully along with regular step until the sign, Matrimonial Bureau Agency,” meets their gaze. Then with one accord, they make one grand rush for the office. “The Agency. —The manager and his assistant greet their patrons with a friendliness which we recognize as the same that Clyde Fite and Sarah Lotz bestow upon their class- mates. All who desired mates find them, except two young men who promise to arrange for the wedding dinner. The happy couples leave for the court house to obtain their licenses. They receive them from the clerk of the Probate Judge, who, to our astonishment, is Carrie Metz. “At the Parson’s. —They arrive at the home of the parson, where they are greeted with much surprise by the religious man and his wife. It does not take us long to discover that in this quiet and happy couple, we find two of our classmates, Ilarry George and Goldie Williams. “Poultry Farm.”—In the meantime the two lonesome youths proceed to an up-to-date poultry farm to purchase chickens for the wedding dinner. The two owners of the farm, attired in snow-white aprons, greet the young men with smiles. And to our amazement we see they are Cora Lorton and Ruth Couch. The young men purchase fifty chickens, and with meaning glances promise to return. The Wedding Dinner.”—The Newlyweds are seated at the table partaking of the excellent meal, which is being served by Mrs. George and Mrs.-------, nee Laurinda Fogt, a member of Parson George’s congregation. An appropriate after dinner toast is given by a gifted lecturer, Marie Miller. The guests then depart, wishing each other joy and prosperity for their future lives. “GOOD-NIGHT EVERYBODY.” We arose and left the theatre with a feel-ing of great satisfaction. NORMA WINTZER A DELI A FISHER AGNES FENN . — s Class of 1914 27 - JUNIOR rfi 1 a.__ U s 'p r % 'W , r V, 28 The Retrospect, 1914 V. r JUNIOR CLASS WALTER ANDERSON NORMA HUMMEL WINONA BAILEY MILTON KATTMAN EDITH M. BAKER GLADYS KEIBER CARL BEECH HARRY KNOST RUSSELL BOGART ROBERT KOLTER MARIE BRIN KM EVER ES'I'11 ER LONGSWORTH DELLA BURDEN GUY LOT RIDGE JENNIE BURNFIELD ALICE McAVOY IRIS CAMPBELL MARIE McBRIDE MARITZ CLAUSING HOMER METZGER GERALDINE CORCORAN CECIL MILLER HELEN COUCH MILDRED MILLIETTE HERBERT COX WILBUR NAGEL HELEN CROFT PAULINE PLANKELL MARIE CROW EDWIN RAMGE FERD DETJEN LOUNETTA REINHART ALMA ELLIOTT FRANK SCHMIDT GERTRUDE ELLIOTT RICHARD SI BERT ALMA FISHER RUTH SMITH HAROLD FISHER HELEN SNYDER LEONA FOLKER HOWARD STREIGHT KONETA GIBBS CIIARLOTTE TAEUSCH LEO HASSENAUER BESSIE VARNER LEO IIEMMERT LILLI A WEIFENBACII IRWIN HENRY MARIE WHITEMAN DANA HOUSE ROY WINEMILLER RUTH HOWELL V o p U) w o CD h-L 4 8 30 The Retrospect, 1914 CLASS HISTORY OF 1915 For three successive years we have struggled hard with the studies of Bin me Hi. Soon we are entitled to be called Seniors. As we look back we can remember how often we had counted the years until it would be our turn for this title to be bestowed upon us. As we have one year to wait until we hold the most conspicuous place in this book, listen, while I relate briefly the history of our class. In the year, one thousand, nine hundred, twelve, a class of timid, half-frightened girls and boys assembled at the station known as Blume High School, to board the Great Train of Knowledge. Our first stop found us as Freshmen. During this year we traveled into many different lands and learned many things. Then it was not long until we arrived at the stop that took us nearer to our destination and we were classed as Sophomores. Hurrah! Now we are Juniors. We have advanced in our studies and have developed our talents, such as music and art. Our famous musicians are: Esther Longsworth, Harry Knost, Helen Croft and Irvin Henry. There was an incident that occurred during the winter that will never be forgotten by our class. As you know, Mr. Gifford, our geometry teacher, was married during Christmas vacation. The Juniors planned to give him a rice shower. The first day after our vacation when the Juniors went to the recitation room they each had in their possession a small bag of rice. Then Howard Streight, the captain of the band, gave his orders as follows: “One, two, three, ready, Fire!’’ For several minutes it seemed to Mr. Gifford that the “di immortal-es“ had opened the flood gates of their wrath against him. At the time they thought they were having glorious fun. But, Oh ! When an “F appeared upon their report cards there were all kinds of expressions on their faces. But after a long week of worry and discouragement, Mr. Reynolds pardoned them, and a happier crowd of Juniors no one ever saw. Although we like to have a little fun, we also spend a great deal of time on our studies, for our aim is “to be considered worthy of the greatest praises’’ when we reach the highest station of this Great Train of Knowledge. As there are always a few in each class who do not believe in “all work and no play” so it is in the Junior class. But there are many others who are very studious. I am sure that in the future we shall see Frank Schmidt as a Chemist; Carl Beech, Teacher of Mathematics; Cecil Miller, Stenographer, and Koneta Gibbs, Referee of a Girls’ Basket Ball Team. We also have had several social functions during the year. But in both study and pleasure we have tried to be examples to those who shall take our places in the years to come, and that they may look upon the “Class of 1915 as their model. —MILDRED MILLIETTE Class of 1914 31 7 32 The Retrospect, 1914 S-____________________________________________________ 7 SOPHOMORE CLASS HULDA ABE ROY HEADAPOHL I DALI A ANDERSON VERNON HEADAPOHL ROY AN KERMAN MARIE HELLER WALTER BAUER EMMA HERBST MARY BECHDOLT STANLEY HOEGNER NAOMI BEISHEIM MARGARET HUNT HAROLD BENNETT VENNARD KILLIAN ALFRED BERG FREDERICK KNOST ETHEL BIBLER HARRY KOHLER THELMA BIERLEIN MARGUERITE KREIN CORA BIRK ROBERT LIN SON HELEN BLUME GETIIA LORTON VIRGIL I). BOTKIN CHLOE LOTZ VERA BOYER agnes McCullough VIRGIL BUCHANAN HELEN MERKLE THELMA BURKE EMMA METZ FREDA M. BUSH NETTIE MI LEY ANNA BUSTETTER VERNON MILLER VIRGINIA CAMPBELL RUTH MILLIETTE SAMUEL CHRISMER LUELLA MOELLENKAMP HELEN CHRISTLER GRACE MYERS DON COPELAND LEE NAUS GLEN COPELAND EDNA NEIDEMIRE LEWIS COPELAND AGNES NEWMIER OLLIE COPELAND MARGARET NICHOLS CLAYTON CRAFT MARY ORPHAL NAOMI DARST CHARLESPARLETTE HARRY DEARBAUGH HELEN READ HAZEL DEARBAUGH H AZEL REECE LEU A ESSER FARRELL RITCHIE ADAH FISHER WILHELMINA SCHOONOVER VERA FISHER FRANK SCIIRIMPF EMERY FOGT IDA STROMINGER MARIE FOOR KITTY STROM INGER BERNARD FOOS FLORENCE STUEVE DOROTHY GANTHER FIRMONDA TABLER FRANKLIN GANTHER JESSIE THRUSH ESTHER GOEKE RUTH VANDIV1ER LUCILLE GUNTHER HELEN VOSSLER AMANDAGUTMANN MARTIN WISENER R A YMOND GUTMA N N BEULAH ZINT Sophomore Class of 1914 Class of 1914 34 The Retrospect, 1914 s CLASS HISTORY OF 1916 Friends, fellow pupils, and Sophomores, lend me your ears: I come to write the history of the Sophomores of ’14, The evil that a class will do lives after it, But the good is oft forgotten as they pass into the world: Not so with our class. Let by my humble pen The good be written down, and ere we leave will it be then, Recorded in the book of “Great Things Which Men Do.” This class has striven high and its aim is “Ever Higher!” And indeed success will soon be theirs. Not now Have they success in their foremost aim in life, For they ever higher want to be, and in a few brief years They will have reached the topmost and the highest rung In the ladder of success and fame. They first did enter in this high portal of learning, As Freshmen and did very much endeavor Their lessons to learn and remember. Their work was difficult and, oh! so very different From what they had for years before been taught, But they laughed at trouble and overcame all obstacles And amply their efforts were found rewarded. When with a broad margin, they passed into the Second Year. Again they found their lot as trying, And a mighty effort did put forth. Their grades scored high and famous they became; Such a bright and brilliant class had never yet been seen. You all did see the girls display their skill, Which twice in basket ball games was seen, And twice were they enjoyed by all, And were they proud? Indeed, they were! And sure, good cause had they to be. I have not spoken of the class’ love of honor. But here I am to speak what I do know. You all did hear of their great honors. Need they not have, at first a love of it? And this did spur them on until they do it get. O ye gods and little fishes! That thou wouldst help me! My pen is ready but I have not the gift of prophecy, And I must leave the future to itself. —FLORENCE C. STUEVE Class of 1914 35 freshmen C.M.WMflrjZ ✓ 's 36 The Retrospect, 1914 s ■ FRESHMAN CLASS ROBERT B. ALLEN RUTH KNOTT ROBERT ANDERSON MARIE KOLTER WALTER ARNOLD MARGUERITE KREIN AN ETA BECHDOLT ROBERT KREITZER ROBERT BECHDOLT CLARK KRIDLER BESSIE BORTON LENA LOEGEL ERMA BOWSHER DEWEY LUSK OZRO BRACKNEY ARTHUR MARTIN MATILDA BRAUTIGAM MYRTLE MAY RAY BURDEN ANNA McCUNE EMIL BURK EVERTT MERTZ HAROLD BURKE EVON MILLER ARTHUR BURN FI ELD MARJORIA MOORE MARY BYRNE ENOLA PFAFF BURTON CAMPBELL MARY PIPER DEWEY CAMPBELL FREDERICK PITTHAN PER A CAMPBELL CARL RICKERT MAMIE CRIDER EDITH ROHRBAUGH ANNA CRONIN EILEEN ROHRBAUGH CARROLL DAVIS DEWEY SCHNELL CLIFFORD DEARBAUGH CLARA SCHRIMPF RAYMOND DORLEY JAMESSCHUNCK BEULAH EMRICK FRED SHEARER ROBERT ESSER LAVER A SI BERT DEWITT FISHER RALPH SIFERD HELEN FISHER JEAN NETTE SLATTERY ETHEL FLEMING LILLIAN SNYDER PAULINE FRANK LUELLA STEWART MILDRED FRY MARCY STREIGIIT BERTHA GILMORE STELLA SWINEHART HELEN HAMAN E REDON 1A TEI5BEN CLEO HARDIN FOSTER THOMAS ELSIE HARDIN ADA WEBER ADRIAN HASSENAUER MORRIS WELLS FLOYD HASTING MARY WENK LEE HASTING GLADYS WERTZ FREDA HENGSTLER LEONA WESSEL IRWIN HILS EURILLA WHETSTONE HAZEL HONEY ALBERT WIDNER HAROLD ICE EUNICE WILLIAMS HERBERT IDLE HARRY ZIEGENBUSCH BEATRICE JACOBS RAYMOND ZINT OPAL KINCAID S Class of 1914 • ■ ■ ■■ ■ ■ .P 37 •N f Freshmen of 1914 38 The Retrospect, 1914 CLASS HISTORY OF 1917 When in after years we look back on the pages of history, lo! there we will find the History of the Freshman class of '17. We will not find tales of heroic exploits and daring explorations, or of slaying the Minotaur; rather will we find tales of courageous conquering of our distaste for study and incidentally finding the value of zero on our grade cards. When we first entered this great Institution of Learning, we found we were a crowd of bashful Freshmen. (Perhaps we hailed from the Emerald Isle.) We looked with envy at the upper classes, and as we gazed at their slow and dignified walk, we quite forgot that the r, too, had been Freshmen at one time. P ut our time was occupied in other ways than that of watching our upper classmen. We found with great surprise that we had real WORK before us, and many were the times we were found struggling with an impossible Algebra problem or an almost impossible Latin or German translation. But we wisely combined work and play. From that time dates our Renaissance. We found after all that there was pleasure in some of our studies, and began to read the classics in English. Our teachers noticed that we showed signs of remarkable talent and prospects of a brilliant and progressive future. Our history for this year must be short (and sweet,) for we have just begun to realize our place in the school: but we can promise you that you will hear more from us in the near future, and we trust that glowing reports of our diligence and great intellectual abilities will reach your ears. My pen trails off into silence, and my little tale is ended. —MARJORIA MOORE The Retrospect, 1914 S V s HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA The members of this organization are as follows: First Violins, Frederick Zint and Harry Knost; Second Violins, Herbert Bradley and Gladys Keiber; Piano, Anna Herbst; Cello, Don Copeland; Trombone, Herbert Cox; Drums, Irvin Henry; Viola, Agnes Newmier. Class of 1914 ■ TTEl----------------------------r$V3TT s 42 The Retrospect, 1914 S “ ' V. Class of 1914 43 f THE LATIN PLAY A very delightful Latin playlet was given March 20. 1914, by the Cicero class under the direction and supervision of Miss Conrath. With only two weeks’ rehearsal, the players brought out the action of the play to a commendable degree, as was witnessed by a large and appreciative audience at the High School. The play was entitled “A Roman Wedding,” and “Procession to the Groom’s House.” The play itself dwelt largely in giving a portrayal of the customs of the old Romans in regard to their matrimonial affairs. The Roman costumes blended beautifully with the setting, and the action that accompanied the speaking of the Latin was sufficient for those present to get the gist of the play. The play as a whole reflects much credit on Miss Con-rath. The cast was as follows: Tullia, the bride - - - Helen Snyder Gains Piso, the groom - - Anthony Shaw Marcus Tulius Cicero, bride’s father Herbert Bradley Terentia. the bride's mother - Anna llerbst Lucius Piso, the groom’s father, Harold Fisher Campania, the groom's mother. Ruth Howell Marcus Tullius Cicero Jr. - John Martin Flamen Dialis ... Burdette Marker Pontifex Maximus - - Clarence Wiseley Witnesses:—Edwarda Rose, Cora Lorton and Lounetta Reinhart. Lictors:—Irvin Hils, Raymond Zint, Robert Kreitzer and Adrian Hassenauer. Slaves:—Mildred Milliette, Geraldine Corcoran, Esther Longsworth, Norma Wintzer. Statues:—Wilhelmina Schoonover, Margaret Nichols. ■5 . s 44 The Retrospect, 1914 “V, CLASS PLAY “The Spanish Gypsy” CAST OF CHARACTERS SYNOPSIS OF CLASS PLAY Prologue................................Anna Herbst Don Silva, Duke of Bedmar... .Frederick Zint Zarca, a Gypsy Chief............Alfred Veit Juan, a Troubadour...........Luther Winget Prior, Uncle to Silva...............Clarence Wiseley Lopez, a Spanish Captain.... Herbert Bradley Lorengo, Host of the Tavern 1 •.. Carl Werner Nadar, a Gypsy Soldier Blasco, a Silversmith...............Burdette Marker Perez, Page to Silva...................John Martin Fedalma, betrothed to Silva.... Corinne Kahn Ineze, Companion to Fedalma.. .Anna Herbst Ismael, a Gypsy Youth........Anthony Shaw Daughters of Norma Wintzer the Inn Keeper........ Edwarda Rose IHinda..........Helen House Tralla.........Marion Streight Heta...........Ruth Couch f Norma Wintzer Gypsy Women. Zincali, or Gypsy Soldiers. Spanish Soldiers. [ Edwarda Rose Vernon Fisher Raymond Headapohl Eugene McCormick Burdette Marker Clyde Fite Wilfred Kennedy Orlando Chambers Bernard Brown Harry George Guards, townspeople, etc. Spanish Dancers: Helen House Marion Streight Ruth Couch Agnes Fenn Gladys Stueve Cora Lorton Hermania Ganther Adelia Fisher Fedalma, a gypsy girl, having strayed when a tiny child from her band, is adopted by a Spanish noble family. Don Silva, a nobleman of high rank, becomes betrothed to her and she reciprocates his affection. Shortly before their set wedding-day she induces her woman attendant to allow her to see the town as an ordinary observer. She goes to the public scptare where the gayety, music and freedom of the scene causes her to drop the restraint of her conventional education, and she rushes into the dance. At the height of her joy a band of captive gypsies is led through the square. Their woeful appearance affects her greatly; and. while she is gazing, the bell tolls for prayer. All bow their heads except the gypsies. Zarca, the chief, looks searchingly at her. She returns n.s gaze, feels his power and becomes conscious of some subtle yet unknown bond between them. Zarca appears at night at the palace and reveals himself as her father, urging her to work for the restoration of her tribe. This new duty overcomes her love for Don Silva and she resolves to leave him, home, all riches, and follow the fortunes of father and tribe. The gypsy captives escape, Don Silva renounces his Spanish faith, and resolves to follow Fedalma. After trying situations, including his killing of Zarca, Don Silva meets Fedalma for the last time. She speaks comfortingly to him, declares it to be their highest duty to live apart, yet hold their souls in eternal marriage bond. They part, each to follow the path of vows and duty until death. s k Class of 1914 45 r ATHLETICS s V, 46 The Retrospect, 1914 s The Athletic Association was organized this year as usual, only on a larger scale. When the announcement came that the girls would have a chance to play basket ball almost every girl was ready to join. The officers elected were: President, Carl Werner; Vice-President, Walter Anderson; Secretary, Corinne Kahn. Mr. Gifford was elected Treasurer and Manager. The coaches are Miss Kapitzky for the girls, and Mr. Schafer for the boys. The line-up for the boys is as follows: Dyke Kolter, right forward; Red Knost, left forward; Jake Werner, center: Walter Anderson, right guard; Fritzy Zint, left guard, and Fadie lloegner, substitute. It is remarkable how well these boys play together, as has been often witnessed in the past. Miss Kapitzky has certainly trained the girls to a fast team, since the Girls’ team has a name that causes the envy of many. In the games that were played between the two Girls’ teams, the “Reds” and the “Greens,” the Reds deserve the name of Champion because they won the greatest number of games played between them. GIRLS’ LINE-UP: REDS Jessie Thrush........... Ruth Couch.............. Billie Schoonover...... Cora Lorton............ Thelma Burke........... Beulah Zint............. Right Forward ..Left Forward .........Center .. Right Guard ... . Left Guard .....Substitute GREENS Ethel Bibler...............Right Forward Helen Couch.................Left Forward Lela Esser........................Center Esther Longsworth............Right Guard Lucile Gunther..............Left Forward Vera Boyer and Margaret Nichols, Substitutes. Class of 1914 47 f The following games were played by the hoys: 1. —Sidney at Wapakoneta. This was a whirl-wind game and a complete victory for 11s. Fadie Hoegner was put in this game and lie certainly did rush over the floor some. Result:—Sidney 16. Blume Hi 46. 2. —Waynesfield at Wapakoneta. This was a hard fought battle and certainly brought out the work of Jake W erner at center, who made 17 of the 25 points; also the work of Zint as guard. Although we played a splendid game we were beaten. Result:—Waynesfield 28. Wapakoneta 25. 3. —Bluffton at Bluffton. This was a failure. We blame the failure on two reasons. First, the boys were dazzled by the sight of so many pretty girls in the crowd; second, Bluflfton’s referee was some “peach.” Result:—Wapakoneta 11. Bluffton 56. 4. —Van Wert at Wapakoneta. Nitff Ced—this was a snap for us. Result:—Van Wert 19. Wapakoneta 41. 5. —Sidney at Sidney. This was an exciting game with Dyke Kolter and Werner as the features. Result:—Wapakoneta 29. Sidney 23. 6. —Van Wert at Van Wert. Every one that saw this game was well pleased with the clean and clever playing on both sides. 7. —Bluffton Game at Wapakoneta. This was the last game, but it was also the best. The score at the end of the second half was 12 and 12, so it was decided to play five minutes longer. In this time Bluffton made a foul goal, but the rules say that it takes two points to win a tie game, so we rallied again and Hoegner got the ball out of center, passed it to Jake who made a field goal (two points) and ended the game in our favor. Result:—Bluffton Hi 13. Wapakoneta 14. Points made by each player as follows: Robert Kolter....... 26 Harry Knost......... 49 Carl Werner......... 81 Walter Anderson.... 16 Frederick Zint..... 10 Stanley Hoegner.... 6 Total..... 188 Mr. Schafer, our base ball Coach, is trying the boys out, and the general impression is that we will have a good ball team this year. —ALFRED VEIT, 1914 NOTE:—Since this writing, W. H. S. opened her base ball season April 17, winning from Celina Hi by a score of 10 to 6. Though almost entirley made up of new material, the team worked smoothly. Cox’s splendid twirling, aided by the consistent hitting of his team mates, explains the following score: Box Score W. H. S. All R H PO A E Martin, l.f., c ... 5 1 1 0 0 0 Brown, ss ... 4 2 1 0 0 0 Werner, l.b., p.... ... 5 1 2 8 0 0 Burnfield, 2b .... ... 5 1 1 0 3 1 Knost, 3b ... 4 3 3 2 1 1 Fite, r.f ... 4 0 2 1 0 1 Wiseley, c.f ... 5 1 2 0 0 0 Nans, c„ l.f ... 4 0 I 11 1 0 Cox, p., l.b ...3 1 2 0 3 0 Total .. .39 10 15 22 8 3 C. H. S. AB R H PO A E Swallow, 2b 5 0 1 1 1 1 Karch, ss ... 5 2 1 1 0 0 Baker, c.f ... 4 1 0 1 0 0 Kriemendahl, l.b. . ... 5 1 0 4 0 0 Slaeger, 2b ... 5 X 0 1 X 0 Malick, p ... 4 X 1 0 1 X Howard, r.f ... 4 X 1 0 0 1 Hattery, l.f ... 4 X 0 0 0 0 Sherer, c ... 4 2 0 5 0 0 Total ...40 6 4 13 2 2 Score by Innings 1234 5 6789 W. H. S...0 2 2 1 x 2 3 0 x—10 C. H. S...1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 2—6 s— V. 48 The Retrospect, 1914 s — FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS CLASS PLAY, “The Spanish Gypsy” Thursday Evening, May Twenty-first, Brown Theatre. JUNIOR-SENIOR RECEPTION, Friday, May Fifteenth BACCALAUREATE SERVICE, Sunday Evening, May Seventeenth, Rev. William K. Gotwald, St. Paul’s Evangelical Church PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS, Thursday Evening, May Twenty-first, immediately following the Class Play, Dr. Chas. C. Berlin, President of Board of Education. ALUMNI BANQUET, Friday Evening, May Twenty-second Class of 1914 49 s SNAPSHOTS s S 50 The Retrospect, 1914 S C. Kahn—“Well, I’m a fatalist.” A. Veit—“Then you believe if anyone fell into the river he’d drown?” Miss Thompson (In English II)—“I don’t think I have been holding you people close enough together.” Mr. Gardner (In Conimercal Law)—“Junius, name some people who are incapable of signing contracts.” Lear—“Idiots, and married women.” Vernon Fisher—“No, Mr. Gardner, they are not alike, they are exactly different.” Miss Thompson—“I once had the ‘south fever.’ What is down there that affects people so?” Emery Fogt—“Niggers.” Miss Kapitzky—“Who has looked up the word ‘Tannhauser ?’” (Hands go up) “Well, Kitty, what does it mean ?” Kitty S.—“I looked it up, but I couldn’t find it.” Mr. Gifford (In Geom. Ill)—“What are parallel lines?” Mildred M.—“Lines, however far produced.” Miss Conrath (Latin)—“Wilbur, how can you tell whether a word has more than two syllables?” Wilbur N.—“By the ending.” “Watt-hour you doing there?” asked the boss. “Eatin’ currents,” replied the apprentice shamefacedly. “Anode you’d catch me at it.” “Wire you insulate this morning, anyway?” demanded the boy’s boss. “Leyden bed.” “Wouldn’t that jar you! Can’t your re-layshunts get you up mornings?” “Amperently not.” “Fuse going to do that every day you can take your hat and go ohm,” replied the boss, and the circuit was broken right there. Miss Thompson had just finished telling English II of her visit to Lima H. S. Ruth Vandivier—“Was there anyone there looked like me?” Mr. Schafer—“Norma, if you hit your finger with a small hammer, and then with a large one, would you say the same thing both times?” Dr. Bolton—“Erma, how can you prove that the inside of the earth is melted rock?” Erma Bowsher—“Cause the book says so.” Dr. Bolton (after being asked a number of foolish questions)—A fool can ask questions no wise man can answer.” Class—“That’s why we flunked.” Mr. Schafer (In Chemistry)—“Clyde, where are diamonds found?” Clyde Fite—“In Pusheta Creek.” Class of 1914 51 f DIPPY DOPE A Freshman to the Lab. did stray, And, Oh, it’s sad to tell. Mixed glycerine with N02, Which blew the J2L. Latest Play by A. Veit—“We feed the baby garlic to find him in the dark.” Alma Elliott—“Say, how does that clock strike the hour, it has no bells.” Lee Xaus—“O, it just wrings its hands.” Corinne Kahn (In Physics)—“You must be Southern, Mr. Schafer, as you drop your R's.” ' Mr. Schafer—“No, I'm German, and liable to drop anything.” Dr. Bolton (Dreamily gazing out of the window on the day his fiancee had left)— “Charles II as the greatest ruler Cleveland ever had.” Miss Thompson—“Does anyone know what a cinnamon rose is?” Lelia Esser—“Yes, I do. We have cinnamon rolls nearly every morning for breakfast.” Corinne Kahn to Mr. Schafer (as his perspiring hand held the red Physics book on a warm day.)—“Say, why is a Physics like a fortune teller?” Mr. Schafer—“Why, I don’t know.” Corinne—“You get your hand read (red) by both.” Mr. Schafer (thinking of two things at once.)—“Why does water sink in a test tube, ‘Babe?’” (Addressing Maymc Pfenning. Conductor to Agnes Fenn—“Your fare, Miss.” Agnes (flustrated)—“Oh, thank you. Sir.” Dr. Bolton (Speaking of having been to the play, “Freckles.”) Anna Herbst—“Have you read (red) Freckles, Dr?” Dr. Bolton—“Yes.” The class roars. Dr. Bolton—“At any rate I used to have.” The Freshmen are young and tender, The Sophs are silly and gay, The Juniors have the big head, But the Seniors are all O. K. Dr. Bolton (to Vernon Fisher)—“What have you in your mouth?” Vernon F.—“I don’t know.” Dr. Bolton (Absent mindedly to Adelia Fisher)—“Adelia, you answer that question,” SCHAFERISMS Right is right. Listen, Babe. I would tell you if I knew. Now, when I was at school. Corinne, you may take that question. Wrong is nothing. Believe what you want to believe. THUSLY There are meters iambic And meters trochaic And meters in musical tone. But the meter That’s sweeter And neater Completer Is to met’er By moonlight alone. U. S. History Class (Edith Link absent.) Pupils grading papers. Dr. Bolton—“Here is an extra paper. Does anyone recognize Edith’s writing?” Fred. Zint (immediately)—“Yes, I do.” Norma W. (In English IV)—“Do you believe like Browning that there is a mate for everyone in the world?” Miss Nixon—“Well, if there is, I think some of the mates must have died in infancy.” Dr. Bolton—“What is the ruler of Turkey called?” Class—“Sultan.” Dr. Bolton—“What is his wife called?” Corinne K.—“Which one?” Dr. Bolton (to Freshman Class)—“Who can tell me what keeps the moon in its place?” Carrol Davis—“The beams, I guess.” Did you ever see: Marker smile? Don C. play basket ball? Schafer not grinning? Anna Herbst without gum? G. Elliott and Corinne Kahn ters from Indiana? Zint not blushing? R. Vandivier in a hurry? W. Arnold not blowing? Bolton’s hair combed? Clara Kolter whispering? Brinkmeyer not studying? Miss Kapitzky (In German IV)—“What action has taken place so far in this act?” Gladys Stueve—“The French Ambassadors press Philip’s suit,” without let- NM V 52 The Retrospect, 1914 s TEN COMMANDMENTS—OF THE FACULTY 1 Thou shalt not walk upon the straight path but take to the green grass. 2 Thou shalt not make unto thyself an image of thy text book and take it with thyself into thine examination. 3 Honor thy teachers and thy lessons that that thy days may he long in school. 4 Thou shalt not walk with thy best girl even under the very eyes of the teachers, while neglecting thy teachers’ lessons, for, they will not hold thee guiltless. 5 Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s um- brella or overshoes, even though standing idle in the cloak-room. 6 Thou shalt not yawn audibly in thy Geometry class. 7 Thou shalt not see thy BEST girl on Mon- day night, or Tuesday night, or any other night of the school week, but don thy best suit and red tie and escort her to church on Sunday. 8 Thou shalt obey all the rules and regula- tions even though they please thee not. 9 Thou shalt not look with covetous eyes on thy neighbor’s note book, nor drawings, nor problems, for verily the Faculty will seek out thine iniquities. 10 Thou shalt not tip thy hat to a stroller on Blackhoof street, saying, “Where are you going, my pretty maid ?” for, lo! the ever watchful eyes are seeing when thou least expecteth them. Mr. Gifford—“Give me a definition for a polygon.” Stanley H.—“A lost parrot.” Orlando Chambers—“I’m going to get ahead.” Mr. Gardner—“Well, you need one.” Mr. Schafer (In Chemistry)—“Who made the first Nitride?” Helen Croft—“Paul Revere.” A PROPOSITION To prove: A sheet of ruled paper equals a lazy dog. Proof: A sheet of ruled paper is an ink- lined plane. An inclined plane is a slope up. A slow pup is a lazy dog. Therefore: A sheet of ruled paper is equal to a lazy dog. Miss Nixon—“Man is hut clay.” Corinne Kahn—“Yes, and some of them are only half-baked.” Mr. Schafer (In Chemistry)—“What is the use of Nitrogen in the body?” Dana House— It lubricates the oxygen.” Miss Thompson—“Now, class, we’ll wait until Charles gets his gum out of the window.” Charles Parlette— 1 have no gum in the window.” Miss Thompson to Eurilla Whetstone— “What's your name?” Eurilla—“I’m a Whetstone.” Miss Nixon (In English Literature)— “Johnson's father was a clergyman.” Howard Streight—“No, he was a shoe maker.” Irvin Henry—“Well, both ways they’re soulmakers.” Mr. Gardner (In Commercial Arithmetic) — Carl, go to the hoard and explain your problem.” Carl Werner—“I only found the men. I worked a long time, but couldn’t find the women.” Senior Girl—“What a finely chiseled mouth you have. It ought to be on a girl’s face.” Junior Boy— Well, I never miss an opportunity. Mr. Schafer after giving a definition of thunder.” A. Veit—“Why does thunder strike then?” Dewey Schnell, dreamily reading in English—“Full many a germ of purest ray serene. , Class of 1914 53 WANT COLUMN NOTICE TO FRESHMEN! WANTED.—By Frederick Zint, a girl to go with steady. Apply at Zints’ Shoe Store. LOST.—By Sarah Lotz, an overshoe, between Junius Lear and Carl Werner’s desks. Finder please return to owner. LOST.—By Frank Schmidt, my formula for making diamonds. Liberal reward if returned to locker in chemistry. FOR SALE.—My original stories cheap. Inquire of A. Veit. WANTED.—By Irvin Henry, Robert Anderson and Anthony Shaw, return tickets from from St. Marys, so we won’t have to use a handcar. FOR SALE.—By Mr. Schafer, my formula for my famous hair grower. I am a living advertisement. A quart for three cents. FOR SALE.—By Helen Fisher, my latest book on Etiquette. APPLICATION.—A good sound B. B. player, qualified to play any position on team. Inquire of Esther Longsworth. FOR RENT.—Pompadours, by the week, for small fee. Raymond Headapohl, Tony Shaw. Luther Winget, Leo Hemmert, Leo Hassenauer. Lee Nans, Frank Schrimpf. FOR SALE.—Essay by Miss Conrath, entitled. “The Art of Winding Up A Stage Curtain.” There was a young man named Bradley, Who a sport would be quite gladly, So he powders his nose, and wears striped hose, But his walk fits the title quite sadly. Mr. Gifford—“Your answer is as clear as mud.” Marker—“Well, it covers the ground.” Raymond Headapohl fin U. S. History! — “Aaron Burr was married the last three years of his life. He married some woman. He had been married several times before.” Dr. Bolton—“Some men are sometimes so wrapped up in politics that they forget their wives.” The cows are in the meadow, The sheep are eating grass, But all the silly little geese, Are in the Freshman Class. “He who hesitates is lost,” Was what one used to say. But since the dancing craze is on It’s quite the other way. In case of fire, do not run. Green material doesn't burn. 21 VARIETIES OF LOVE CASES Evon Miller Frederick Pitthan Mary Piper Clark Kridler Mary Wenk Robert Anderson Ruth Knott Walter Arnold Beulah Emrick Ralph Siferd Agnes Newmier Don Copeland Edna Niedemire Herbert Cox Helen Blume Anthony Shaw Ada Weber Dana House Billie Schoonover Alfred Veit Helen Snyder Leo Hemmert Geraldine Corcoran Guy Lotridge Helen Croft Vernon Fisher Alma Elliott Leo Hassenauer Cecil Miller Carl Werner Ruth Smith Lee Nans Mildred Millictte Luther Winget Agnes Fenn Johnny Martin Hermania Ganther Raymond Headapohl Carrie Metz Frederick Zint Edith Link Eugene McCormick To prove: THAT YOUR GIRL LOVES YOU Have given: A girl. To prove: That she loves you. Proof: You love your girl. The world loves a lover (Shakespeare.) Your girl is part of the world, perhaps the whole world to you. Therefore: She loves you. Marker’s recipe for fudge: One cup—cutting remarks One dozen—frowns Two spoons—kicking A grouch or two Boil on a hot temper. Mix, beat slowly and cut with a grump, and eat with a down-on-evervbody face. Helen Snyder—“Say, Robert, how do you athletes keep your muscles so elastic?” Robert Kolter—“O, we practice for hours at a stretch.” Mr. Schafer—“Is there any alcohol in cider?” Edwin Ramge—“Inside who?” Miss Conrath (In Latin I)—“I am tempted to give this class a test.” W. Arnold—“Yield not to temptation.” Mr. Schafer—“How do you recite in Dr. Bolton’s class, sitting or standing?” Frederick Zint— Neither, we don't recite.” s S 54 The Retrospect, 1914 S - f OUR CLASS Our first is Anderson, our only A; She’s a thinker broad with little to say. Next comes Bradley, a studious boy, And Brown, who’s always full of joy. Then Burke, an extremely quiet lass, And Billger, who’s certain exams to pass. In the C's come Chambers, long and lean, And sweet Ruth Couch, with pleasant mien. In the F's the Fishers first we find; Adelia, who’s modest, pleasant and kind, Then Vern who we think is exceptionally bright, And Agnes Fenn, who is always just right. Now come Frank and Fogt with studious air, And long Clyde Fite with his pompadour hair. Mere's Harry George, who's almost a fop, And Ganther and Herbst, who are right at the top. Next comes Headapohl, nicknamed “Crazy,” Then Helen House, who’s far from lazy. Iva Julien with jet black hair, Has a dignified and stately air. Here’s Corinne Kahn, the life of our class, And Kelley, a happy Irish lass. Wilfred Kennedy, we know quite well. The girls will love where he may dwell. We’ve Kolter and Lotz; they are not so slow, And Lorton who sits in the workers’ row. We all know well that Junius Lear is busy with girls the entire year. And Martin, whose stature is not great, Makes up in thought what he lacks in weight. Now here comes Marker with looks so wise, And a “know-it-all’ air that our patience tries. From “Jackson Center cometh McCormick, the Great, The last addition to Fourteen’s slate. Also Carrie Metz with affable ways. And Miller whose curls have won her much praise. Jolly Mavme Pfenning comes next in the line: Then Romshe, whose thoughts to the boys don’t incline. Edwarda Rose with thoughts so rare Doth kind smiles scatter everywhere. Here’s Stueve, whose beautiful eyes and hair Have charmed several hearts beyond repair. Inquisitive Shaw, with logical brain, And Streight, who will seek in stenography, fame. Ida Telljohan with intellectual pate, And the Duke de Veit, with lordly gait. There comes happy Werner, Jake by name, Who’s sure to be interested in a girl or a game. We’ve Norma Wintzer with fine physique, And Williams who does in a mild tone speak. Winget’s a man who always knows, And looks so wise when he tries to pose. Now Wiseley is a thinking man, But he laughs at a joke whenever he can. Last, but not least, comes Frederick Zint, Who’s worth more to us than Uncle Sam’s mint. He’s the President of this honored class, That every barrier in its way will pass.—? Name IM-name favorite Expression Disposition Hobby Will Be Minnie Anderson Min O, Gee Quiet Problems Mathematician Adda Billger Slim O, Shoot Bashful Style I Iairdresser Herbert Bradley Professor I’ll be hanged Lordly Stiff “Katie” Millionaire Bernard Brown Browny Naw Sunny Pills Druggist Emma Burk Burkie Say Smiling Studying Society Lady Orlando Chambers Pete Harmless Shorthand Wise Guy Ruth Couch Shorty Let’s do Unassuming Basket Ball Star Agnes Fenn Irish () my goodness! Obliging Farm Life Actress Adelia Fisher Dale Gee Whiz Changeable Eugene Something? Vernon Fisher Sport I can’t express it Talkative His Looks Criminal Lawyer Clvde Fite Fite Aw, sav Mild if not bothered Teachers’ Exams Heart Breaker Laurinda Fogt 'Rinda What? So—so Arithmetic A teacher Bertha Frank Curly Oh! Rather nice Spooning Minister’s Wife Hermania Ganther Shorty I like that Pious Being Pleasant Somebody’s Sweetheart Harrv George Georgy Cut it out Cute His hair Minister Raymond Headapohl Crazy O, now Foolish Fun Anything Anna Herbst Annie Well— Bossing Drawing Suffragette Helen House Tubby Oh, listen Talkative Jim Kindergarten teacher Iva Iulien Sweety Well, I should say Dignified Physics Old Maid Corinne Kahn Buck Holy smoke Fidgety Geometry Farmer’s Wife Marie Kelly Irish For the love of Mike Affable Green Chorus (iirl Wilfred Kennedy Curly O, for Gee Whiz Kiddish Chewing Gum Own a Circus Clara Kolter Clara Well, now Pleasant Books Teacher Junius Lear Pete Ding bust it Middlin' Pipe Flunky Cora Lorton Skinny Caesar’s Ghost Fair Cicero Clairvoyant Sarah Lotz Fatty I think so Still Losing overshoes Princess Burdette Marker Gru mp ( ) naughty word Awful Knocking Crank John Martin Johnny O, bugs Sweetest ever Long Pants Professor Eugene McCormick Mac Say! Dippy Music Tragedian Carrie Metz Stubby Goodness gracious W ants to be loved A man Novel Writer Marie Miller Talkv I see now Dandy Curls Housekeeper Mavme Pfenning Babe Good Lord O. K. Dressmaking Bareback Rider Edwarda Rose Rosie I leavens Hot Good-looking fellows Missionary Anthony Shaw Tony By cracky Never Mad Rubbers Statesman Marion Streight Mary Ann By Gosh Soft Herb Bookkeeper's Wife Gladys Stueve Steve I don’t know Laughing Flirting Opera Singer Ida Telljohan Dutch 1 should say not Modest Smiling Trained Nurse Alfred Veit Deacon In general Velvety Wants to be funny Henpecked Husband Carl Werner lake Lord! ! ! I )omineering Funny Stories Anarchist Goldia Williams Goldy Blank Slow To primp How do we know Luther Winget 1 )avv Spanked Cream Pie High Minded? Tight Pants Lord only knows Norma Wintzer Red O, Glass! Always the same Cook-ies Wait and See Clarence Wiseley Brother Is that so? Bad enough Theology Actor Frederick Zint Fritz Have a button Best? Yes Blushing Aviator S 56 The Retrospect, 1914 — f A B’OOFULL POAME She sat within a winder and a tear Stood in her eye, 'l'he bells were toleing sadly as she Saw a beer go by. Whose form lies there she wondered And whyfore do I cry, Why does my heart heet so, Because that beer is passing by? Her lover dere had gone away, and Left her thair to sigh, And all the time that solemn Beer was going farther bye. —EX. Carl Werner (In English IV)—“What was Counts’ object in changing people to swine ?” Harry George—“To lower the price of meat.” Gladys S.—“Anthony, you’re so bright you don't need light at your house.” Anthony S.—“Mother calls me sonny.” Miss Thompson—“The horse was tied to the post having a beautiful tail.” Miss Nixon (In English IV)—“‘The cup’ signifies Sin.” Vernon Fisher—“I haven’t got a cup in my book.” Dr Bolton—“Pumpkin seeds are good to eat.” Virgil Botkins—“They’re good for tape worms, too.” Miss Thompson—“Boys, I’ve stood on you long enough.” Freshman’s description of his new teacher— She has lily hands, coral lips, rosy cheeks, and her feet—they arc immense- Mavme Pfenning (Translating in German IV)—“Flieht, Flieht—Fly, Flees. ' Harry George (In Physics)—“Wigs were made first in China, were they not?” Mr. Schafer—“I don’t know. I am not interested in wigs any more.” He—“Did you know that turning down the gas saves matches?” She—“No, but it makes matches.” Miss Nixon—“In what part of our life do we find the Anglo-Saxon words?” Helen Snyder—“In the dictionary.” Helen Fisher (In 5 and 10c Store)—“Have vou anv invisible hairpins?” Clerk—“Certainly.” Helen F.— May I see them, please?” Two colored fans were discussing the age of the national game—Baseball. 1st Fan—“I kin trace it back to the year, 1850.” 2nd Fan—“Dat’s nothin’. I kin trace it to de beginning of de world- De Bible says dat Eve stole first. Adam got put out of de garden of Eden. David struck out Goliah, de prodigal son made a home run, and Moses shut out de Egyptians at de Red Sea.” Caesar sic dicat an de cur, in egesse lictum. Freshie (translating)—“Caesar sicked the cat on the cur, and 1 guess he licked him.” Corinne Kahn—“Oh, Miss Nixon, can’t I go sit in a back seat? I’ll be real quiet.” Miss Nixon—“You may, but as to your being quiet, it is beyond my imagination.” Lewis Copeland from the mirror All the Mercury ate off, Thinking in his childish error, It would cure the whooping cough. At the funeral, “Scrappy’s” mother Weakly said, with sigh and frown, “ Twas a chilly day for Lewis When the mercury went down.” J Class of 1914 57 — a Clyde hails from Santa Fe, Now this means nothing to you—maybe, But just wait until I’m ended And you'll see for what it's intended. Now one Sunday Clyde did go, For you see he was some beau, To see a girl, whom we’ll call Carrie, Airy, fairy and quite contrary. Now on this certain dark night, Carrie’s house didn’t have a light. So Clyde from his pocket took a big knife, I thought he was going to take her life. But up he crept like a bear, And stole a lock of Carrie’s hair. Now Clyde still wears it for a charm, But I don't think it will do him harm, For he only carries it in a book, Where no one ever dares to look. CLASS STONES F reshmen—Emerald Sophomore—Blarney Stone Junior—Grind Stone Senior—Tomb Stone Thelma Burke (In English II)—“Say, whom do mermaids fall in love with?” Fred Knost—“The swells of the ocean, I guess.” Virgil Botkins (In English II)—“Yes, sir, he was a freak of nature. Born fifteen minutes before breakfast.” Girl—“You would be a good dancer for only two things.” Vernon F.—“What are they?” Girl (innocently)—“Your feet.” Miss Nixon—“Slavery was not the direct cause of the Civil War, but the secession of South Carolina.” POPULAR PLAYS AND BOOKS Newly-Weds............Mr. and Mrs. Gifford Damaged Goods, Clothes Ruined in Chemistry Music Master.................Eon Copeland Garden of Allah................ The Office V ithin the Law...Keep to the standard or take the exams (Carl's) Peg O’ My Heart.............Cecil Fine Feathers....Freshmen on Program Day A Good Little Devil.................Johnny Martin I louse of Bondage......Blume High School 54.4O or Fight....70 for an average or flunk Great Divide. .Helen F., Carl T. and Esther L. Follies of 1914..A. Veit, J. Lear, V. Fisher and C. Werner Bought and Paid For...........Senior Pins Their Yesterdays.....Seniors’ memories of ‘________________ B. H. S. Anna Uerbst— 1 didn t know that. B. Brown—“O, you don't know everything. Dr. Bolton—“Define an earthquake. Robert Kreitzer—“It’s a big rock that shoots out hot air. Miss Thompson— All persons wishing to use books on reference table, must ask me. 1 notice the Freshmen are just getting them to look at the pretty pictures.” M iss Thompson—“Ada, have you read the 'Inside of the Cup’ yet?” Ada Fisher— No, Miss Thompson, it’s too deep for me. Mr. Gardner—“Vernon, who was Victor Hugo?” Vernon F.—“Why, he was the fellow who fought in the battle of Waterloo.” Edwin Ramge (In English Literature)— “Swift’s parents were married without even a spoon.” Vernon had a poor lesson in Commercial Arithmetic. Mr. Gardner—“Vernon, how much time did you put on this lesson. Vernon Fisher—“I didn’t measure the time this time.” Stanley Hoegner (trying to sing at Glee Club)—“I’m some singer, ain’t I? N. Wintzer—Well, I guess. You better join an opera troupe. Stanley—“Sure, I'll take the heavy part, that is, carry the trunks.” Corinne Kahn (In Physics)—“Mr. Schafer. I don’t think you ought to grade me so close in deportment, as you don’t know me very well.” s 58 s The Retrospect, 1914 NEWS ITEMS Botkins, Ohio.—Word was received here to-night of the death of Clarence Wiseley, 18 years old, of this village. .Mr. Wiseley’s death was the result of an attack of timidity acquired at a suffragette party. Wapakoneta, Ohio.—The funeral of Luther Winget of this city will take place this morning at his home at 717 W. Auglaize St. Blood poisoning from brightly colored socks caused his death. Santa Fe, Ohio.—Yesterday occurred the untimely death of Clyde Fite, who was snowbound between this village and Wapakoneta. He died from the effects of a swat in the eye which a baby gave him, while attempting to amuse it. Wapakoneta, Ohio.—A great crowd of spectators witnessed the death of Robert Kol-ter last night at the B. B. Game, Bluffton vs. B. II. S. In jumping to catch the hall, he choked on his chewing gum. If you eat onions don't breathe it to a soul. The man who never made a mistake never made anything. If you want to be well informed, take a paper; even a paper of pins will give you some points. The only political views most women have are the photographs of candidates. They could not play cards on Noah’s Ark because Noah sat on the deck. Mr. Schafer—“I’ve only seen some people once, and that was enough.” Mr. Gardner to Norma Hummel (In Commercial Arithmetic)—“Norma, that is wrong. The last two is a four.” s V, Class of 1914 59 s f 1913—CALENDAR—1914 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Monday We’n’sday Thursday Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday Monday Friday Monday We’n’sday Monday Thursday Monday We’n’sday Thursday Monday SEPTEMBER 1— Labor Day. 2— Fall term begins; 98 degrees in the shade; school dismissed. 3— Still hot; school still sus- pended. 4— Cooler; down to business. 5— Freshies are leaning to find their way about the building. 6— Freshies sleep after week of hard labor. 8— Miss Nixon hunts for Tyrus Cobb, a new pupil. 10— “Jake Werner’s little black dog follows him into the Study Hall. 11— Dr. Bolton requests all Histor- ians to read “Pontiac's Conspiracy.” 15— Wilhelm Taeusch leaves for college; no Physics for a week. 16— Seniors are bothered ; must re- main after school to receive permanent seats. 18— Juniors first test. 19— Howard Streight is moved to the front. 22—Mr. Schafer, our new Physics teacher, comes in like a lamb ; first Senior meeting; topic, sweaters. 26— Macbeth is discarded but— 29—“Burke arrives. (Oh Zounds!) OCTOBER 1—Senior Girls' meeting for Emblems a failure. 6—Juniors complain; can’t get problems in Chemistry. 9— Senior Girls again meet; it will be arm bands. 13—Marker introduces Joke-Box. 15— Bad news; all tests to be un- announced. 16— Miss Conrath is kept busy tell- ing classes to bring only pencils. 27— Girls begin playing basket ball. Friday We'n’sday Thursday Thursday Monday Friday Monday Friday Tuesday Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday Monday T uesday Thursday Friday Monday Thursday Friday Tuesday NOVEMBER 14— School Survey Day; parents visit their children. 19— Veit, Fisher, Lear and Wer- ner forget that there is school and the result is absence. 20— That morning after the day be- fore. DECEMBER 4— Glee Club is organized. 8—The “Movie Men take our pictures. 12—Hi Basket Ball team's first appearance. Boy Scouts, 12; B. H. S., 39. 15— Dr. Bolton submits his appara- tus for perpetual motion. 19—Mixed program; first appearance of High School Orchestra ; off for two long weeks. 23—Gifford-Taeusch wedding. JANUARY 5— Back to work again; Gifford makes his debut as a married man. 6— Juniors rice Gifford in his class room. 8— Professor Reynolds talks on his favorite topic: “Snowballing.” 9— Hi Basket Ball team’s first scheduled game. Sidney, 16; B. FI. S., 46. 12— Staff is elected. 13— “Scrappy” Copeland comes in like a cyclone after the last bell has rung. 15— Examination Week. 16— Waynesfield beats us here. Waynesfield, 28; B. IL S., 25. 19—Senior Class meeting for pins; a complete failure. 22— Another meeting; pins settled. 23— We go to Bluffton, but are un- able to bluff them. Bluffton, 56; B. H. S., 11. 27—Basket Ball Rally after school. V 60 The Retrospect, 1914 We’n’sday Friday Monday Tuesday VVe’n'sday Friday Monday We'n’sday Thursday Friday Saturday Monday We'n'sday Thursday Friday Monday We’n’sday Thursday F riday Monday We’n’sday Friday 28—Very warm for winter weather; spring fever almost creeps in. 30—Van Wert here. Van Wert, 19; B. H. S., 41. FEBRUARY 2— Juniors have first class meet- ing; officers elected. 3— Staff meeting; the Annual is on its way. 4— Buffalo Germans are in town; our hoys take a few pointers. 6—An ice storm; Basket Ball team unable to get to Waynesfield. 9—The Senior Class pins appear in school. 11— Mrs. Gephart, a temperance worker, visits our school. 12— Dr. Bolton has the Freshmen bringing whole trees to Botany class. 13— Team at Sidney. Sidney, 23; B. H. S., 29. Id—Glee Club and H. S. Orchestra participate at Teachers’ Institute. 16—Sloppy weather. 18— Mr. Pierson pays us a visit. 19— Dr. Bolton out of humor; has conference with Anna Herbst. 20— We defeat Van Wert on their floor; V. W„ 20; B. H. S., 25. 23—The worst snow storm in years; many vacant seats. 25— The pupils from the East al- ways come at 9 o’clock, but to-day they came at noon. 26— Dr. Bolton keeps Civics class in after school. 27— Victorious again; Bluffton, 13; B. H. S., 14. MARCH 2—Colder than the dickens. 4—Veit and Helen House get in bad with Schafer. Cause; a note. 6—St. Marys Hi cancels game without cause. Monday Tuesday We'n’sday Monday We’n'sday Friday Tuesday We’n’sday Friday Monday Tuesday Monday We’n’sday Thursday Friday Monday Thursday Friday Sunday 9—Just plain school. 10— Juniors have meeting. Presi- dent scared. 11— Sophomores debate on “Wo man Suffrage.’’ 16—Miss Hainan takes English in hand. Miss Thompson is honored by being given the right to teach the Civics class. 18—Kahn gets a pencil-sharpening mania in Schafer’s period. 20—Cicero class gives a Latin play. 24— Baseball practice begins. 25— Senior meeting; class flower and motto are decided on. 27—Mr. Gifford entertains Basket Ball team. 30— Staff meeting; cartoons are sent away. 31— Another Staff meeting. Veit and Bradley agree to disagree. 13—Rehearsals begin for class play. APRIL 1— April Fool Day. 2— Miss Fissel pays the Seniors a visit. 3— Professor Reynolds leaves for Columbus on business. 6—Blue Monday, especially for Mr. Schafer. 9—Cast for play is chosen. 10—Good Friday; no school. 12— Easter Sunday. Don’t study when you're tired, Or have something else to do; Don’t study when you’re happy, For that will make you blue. Don't study in the day time, Don’t study in the night, But study all the other times, With all your main and might. Basket Ball Team Q w Ul o Ms a ir Again we say This is the staff, No longer they Do smile and laugh. For they have tried, And not in vain, To please you and Your praise to gain. So now they leave This book to you, Here’s hoping you’ll like it And read it through. ! a w� � h ■ v iili H A d 5 A 1d A bKo Ht H f«c. K WAro OH MOCfcaft ft fhoKe. o Gas kc ban ! F b, 17 Wiob SehI 9,rl.s w ' •olv 1 CrAMC. toW€ A VO AutOMobl le. b y A A U A L 5 •' Pri LA.-----(oo “Hi bt?t v« r Pu b 11 $ � e.cb Don't be without ONg.jl V v 0 l7vV ' ✓ i' A Fount; Qy c lyrfe fitf A d M H °v ri'w U KH jviwva x. y. -For -SaI CUSS ?1 2A, The. ever S1aS« Junius L« ? wi-tH ? tflNh h o id in ten A 4 U ° N. 1 • • t y i 'is, - ' U '' ■ N j ' , ' k ' O' stiaOeiyW And now “THE RETROSPECT is finished. Within its pages are neither the works of a Browning nor a Shakespeare, but it represents the best efforts of the Senior Class and its staff. 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Elliott OVERLAND CARS Arnold Hassenier Insurance, Real Estate and Loans Service Station and Sales Room District Agents for The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York East Auglaize St. Wapakoneta, Ohio We are ready to assist you in the selection of a LASTING GIFT for the graduate. Souvenir Spoons Cuff Buttons Scarf Pins La Vallieres Bar Pins Mesh Bags Rugs Watches and other articles too numerous to mention. HENRY MOSER JEWELER and OPTICIAN II You Want Browns Have it iaje Handle Me largest stock ot Lumber and Building Material ■■ in Auglaize County. Have an up-to-date Saw and Planing Mill. Make all kinds ot Mill Work, Store and Office Fixtures. Solicit your business tor anyttiing in tills line. Estimates ctieertully turnistied. Let us figure with you. The M. Brown Co. South Park Street Wapakoneta, Ohio Ask Your Furniture Dealer to Show You One o( BROWN’S KITCHEN CABINETS BLISS COLLEGE is known as one of the largest and best equipped schools in the United States. Its graduates are holding positions in banks, in railroad offices, and in business houses; are acting as private secretaries and as instructors in Business Colleges and Commercial High Schools throughout the United States. WE SECURE POSITIONS for all our graduates, and obtain places whereby our students may earn their board while attending school. POINTS OF SUPERIORITY 1. BLISS is the only school in Central Ohio having the right to teach the new and wonderful system of stenography, known as Stenotypy. 2. It is the only school in the state of Ohio teaching Higher Accountancy. 3. It is the only school in Ohio teaching the three leading systems of shorthand: Gregg, Spencerian, and Pitman. Young people of Wapakoneta and vicinity are hereby cordially invited to visit the BLISS COLLEGE or send for illustrated catalog giving rates of tuition, subjects taught, etc. Address BLISS COLLEGE, Columbus, Ohio. We invite you to become identified with this bank, First National Bank of W apakoneta Total Resources 81,400,000.00 Capital and Surplus 8180,000.00 Chas. F. Ilerbst, President Harry G. Fisher, Vice-President •I. F. Moser, Cashier Fd Heller, Assistant Cashier J. H. GOEKE R. B. ANDERSON OTTO BOESEL Me, Anderson Boesel ATTORNEYS DEMOCRAT BUILDING WAPAKONETA, OHIO J. J. WERNER H. KAH Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Smoked and Fresh Meats also Buyers and Shippers of Live Stock Phone 32 E. Auglaize St DENTIST OFFICE HOURS 8 a. m.—12 M. 1 p. m.—5:30 p. m. 6:30 p. m.—9:30 p. m. Sunday-—9 a m.—2:30 p. m. Special attention given to School Children. All work absolutely guaranteed correct. Send Your Garments to Swain’s for Dry Cleaning, Pressing and Dyeing PHONE 431 J. M. Hurlburt The Economy J. H. Mum ATTORNEY AT LAW Leads in Candies General Law Practice Special attention to trial practice. Wills and Probate Law. FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING Phone 162 Wapakoneta, Ohio Fisher Hardware Company Wapakoneta - - - Ohio Fire, Life and Accident Insurance We are ready for business ARE YOU? We bid for your orders. Prompt Service Satisfactory Prices and Good Goods Fisher Hardware Company John Q. Heinrich LIMA BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMA, OHIO Is now entering upon its twenty-fifth year’s work in the City of Lima. It is now one of the largest and most successful private schools in the middle west, and has thousands of graduates in all parts of the country. It is under the management of successful business men, and every department is in charge of a teacher of practical business experience. Its course of study embraces Bookkeeping, Stenography, Typewriting, Penmanship, Arithmetic, Commercial Law, and English. These studies, combined with office methods, are taught on the actual business plan, and are the very foundation of a successful business career. This year we shall erect our new college building, which will be a five story, concrete and steel, fire proof structure, modern in every detail, and adapted especially to our work. It will be the finest business college building in the State, and one of the finest in the Country. For complete information, address, LIMA BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMA, OHIO If you are looking for dependable merchandise see The Timmermeister Roger (o. It should be Gus Brendel Wapakoneta’s leading Merchant Tailor. Two doors north of traction station. The Zofkie-Foos Co. (LOTHIERS, TAILORS AND HABERDASHERS The Auglaize National Hank Wapakoneta, Ohio CAPITAL STOCK: $100,000.00 4 Per Cent. Interest Paid On Time Deposits Start a Checking Account, and have a Receipt for all bills you pay. Large and Small Accounts alike Solicited. —Directors— W. T. Copeland R. C. Haman Wm. Bitler W. J. McMurray Edwin Abe Louis Piel J. M. Copeland A. G. Boogher S. A. Hoskins Jacob T. Seitz W. J. McMURRAY, President W. T. COPELAND, Vice President A. A. KLIPFEL, Cashier A Natural Feeling DOES IT GET YOU? Have you walked into a clothing store, spending 15 to 20 minutes trying to find out what you wanted—not finding a particular suit, felt as though you were taking up too much time; and has this feeling begun to worry you? This feeling won’t ‘get you” when you are in our store. Take as much time as you need, and do it, feeling that you are welcome. You will always find we are ready to assist you courteously. We’ll gladly go out of our way to please you. Our line of full-wool suits is large and complete—real value priced—$10 to $35. It will be a pleasure for you to examine these clothes. The Welcome Sign Out! Come In Fisher-Benner Clothing Co. UP-TO-THE-MINUTE Howell Moothart M KM — DEALERS IN — FRESH and SMOKED MEATS Also DRUMS! AND PHARMACIST — BUYERS OF — LIVE STOCK PHONE No. 108 WEST AUGLAIZE STREET Picture Frames to Order Musical Instruments, Kodaks and Photo Supplies your Patronage Solicited t WdpnKoneta, 0. American Steam Laundry Phone 5 Gel Your Duds In Our Suds Geo. Anderegg == Proprietor = D. A. Siferd, Jr. Undertaker and Embalmer Ambulance Service PHONE NUMBERS OFFICE 369 RESIDENCE 64 and 149 The New Wapakoneta Wheel Co. WAPAKONETA - - - OHIO ..MANUFACTURERS OF. All Styles Horse Drawn Vehicle Wheels I % • V I