Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1915 volume:

0- ■m (ft; Hi Hi Hi Hi $) HL THE 1915 RETROSPECT VOL. VIII % Hi Hi ft g Published By THE SENIOR CLASS OF THE WAPAKONETA HIGH SCHOOL m CONTENTS 4 Letter from Governor Frank B. Willis Board of Education..................... Dedication ............................ Superintendent F. E. Reynolds.......... Faculty ................................................... 7-10 Retrospect Staff ............................................. H Senior Officers.............................................. 1- Fourth Year Class......................................... 13-25 Senior Class History......................................... 26 Fourth Year Class............................................ 2 Class Prophecy ........................................... 28-31 Advice to Juniors............................................ 22 Junior Cartoon .............................................. 23 Junior Class History......................................... 24 Junior Class.............................................. 35-36 Sophomore- Cartoon .......................................... 37 Sophomore Class........................................... 38-40 Freshmen Cartoon ............................................ 41 Freshmen Class ........................................... 42-44 Society .................................................. 45-47 Literary ................................................. 48-50 Class Poem................................................... 51 Junior Poem .......................................:...... 52-54 Class Will .................................................. 55 Class Play .................................................. 56 Commencement Program ........................................ 57 Music .................................................... 58-60 Athletics ................................................ 61-63 Staff Poem .................................................. 64 Manual Training.............................................. 65 Mr. C. P. Stine.............................................. 66 Jokes .................................................... 67-79 Ads and Snapshots........................................ 80-108 LETTER FROM 7TV' ag, vU , ■7TV' '7YV Gov. Frank B. Willis mm STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR April 1st, 1915. To the Senior Class of the Wapakoneta High School: You ask me to say a word to my young friends who grad- uate this year and it is a pleasure to respond. Commencement period is one of the happy events of a lifetime and while I should prefer to add to the pleasure of the occasion rather than to add to its seriousness with counsel, yet there is much that may be said along this line. Education and mental equip- ment are not the only requisites of success. More essential than either is application. Success comes only through earn- est endeavor. Following the line of the least resistance will result in small reward, while persistence and tireless effort coupled with initiative and self-reliance will inevitably bring triumph. Be good natured and congenial. Do your work with a smile. Another great factor is friendship. Choose friends who will be of help, but bear in mind that friendship must be mu- tual. To have good friends you must be a friend. Have con- fidence in your friends and win their confidence in you. You have the power but not the right to break down confidence your friends place in you. Patience is a virtue to be achieved. Do not expect all things to come your way at once. Keep on striving and never lose hope. Look back over your past. Recall the great num- ber of things over which vou worried that never occurred at all. Keep clean, mentally and otherwise, keep busy, keep posted, keep good company and keep faith. Keep close to the teachings of your childhood days. Some one has said “that he who keeps on good terms with himself and God, is safe.” Very truly your friend, (Page Three) (Page Four) Board of Education MR. EMIL H. MOSER. President. DR. C. C. BERLIN MR. G. A. WIXTZER MR. JOHN G. HOEGNER MR. MALCOLM BAXTER, Clerk 0 ------ f — ----------0 0 the folks at home by whose sacrifices we are enabled to enjoy high school life at Old Blume we affectionately dedicate this book. = = = $= = m- - — . =■ (Page Five) Mr. F. E. Reynolds is our esteemed and respected superintendent. He is active, energetic, full of practical ideas which lie carries out in his program of work. It is through his practical experience in school work that he is so capable of making decisions without error. He is careful and just in his judgments and so is fair to all. He performs his duties in a proficient man- ner and puts enthusiasm into all of us. 11 is good management is due to his remarkable executive ability. Mr. Reynolds is trying to make our high school one of the best of its size in the state. (Page Six) (Page Seven) MR. LUSK MR. GARDNER MR. GIFFORD MISS NIXON (Page Eight) MISS BY ER MR. MUN’K MISS BOWEN MISS FENBORG (Page Nine) THE FACULTY MISS GARNET THOMPSON, A. Ii. M. A. Graduate of an Academy; of Findlay College. Miss Thompson received her M. A. degree at Otterbein College. She teaches Second Year English and Botany. MISS MARY CONRATH, Ph. B. M. A. Graduate of Warren, Pa., II. S.: University of Chicago. Miss Conrath received her M. A. degree at Columbia University. She has studied at Han- over. Germany, and also taken many post graduate courses at the University of Chicago. Miss Conrath is our Principal but her specialty in teaching is Latin and she has charge of all the Latin classes. MISS SARAH HOWELL. Graduate of Wapakoneta High School. Miss Howell has devoted much of her life to our public schools. She teaches General History, Algebra and is our Assistant Principal. MISS HAZEL VIRGINIA BYER. Graduate of Quincy II. S.; also studied at Ohio Northern University. She has charge of the Music and Art in the grades and of the Music in our school. MR. A. E. MUNK Graduate of Findlay II. S. Mr. Munk has taken special work in Manual Training at Bradley Polytechnic Institute, at Stout Institute, and at Colum- bia I Diversity. He has charge of our Manual Training department. MR. E. D. LUSK. Graduate of Illume II. S.: attended Defiance College. Mr. Lusk teaches Commercial Law and Physics. He is also our base ball coach. MR. W. T. GARDNER, A. B. Graduate of Coolville II. S.: of Marietta College; of Columbus Business College. Mr. Gardner has specialized in Commercial work and is head of our CommerciaI depart men t. MR. II. R. GIFFORD, B. S. Graduate of West Elton II. S.: of Otterbein College. Mr. Gifford has done post graduate work at Columbia University and at the University of Chicago. He teaches Civics, Chemistry, and Geometry. MISS EMMA L. NIXON, A. B. Graduate of Piqua II. S.; of Obcrlin College. Miss Nixon teaches third and fourth year English. She has handled her work very well. MISS ALMA BOWEN, A. B. Graduate of Willshire H. S.: of Wellesy College. Miss Bowen teaches Elementary English, Plane and Solid Geometry. MISS MATILDA FENBERG, A. B. Graduate of Findlay II. S.; University of Chicago. Miss Fenberg has taken many post graduate courses at the University of Chicago She has specialized in German and teaches the German classes in our school. (Page Ten) STAFF HERBERT COX, Editor-in-chief. ESTHER LONGSWORTH, Asst. Ed. MARIE BRINKMEYER, Asst. Ed. HAROLD MILLER, Business Mgr. HELEN CROFT, Literary Ed. CECIL MILLER, Joke Ed. RICHARD SI BERT, Artist. MORITZ CLAUSING, Poet. KONETA GIHBS, Artist. (Page Eleven) OFFICERS: Theonewholeaclsthcmeetings................Harryknost Theonewholeadswhenhcisnotthere .... Charlottctaeusch I lie writer ......................... Lcohasschauer Theonewhoasksformoncy............... Howarclstrieght CLASS MOTTO: With the ropes of the past we ring the hells of the future. CLASS COLORS: lilack and Orange. CLASS FLOWER: Sunset Rose. (Page Twelve) FOURTH YEAR CLASS HARRY KNOST tf j President of the Senior Class ij fj 4 sji -i 7-K f X Gu-iG-iL- “If the approval of each I’ve won I claim the rank of a second Solomon. Strike up the music here comes the president of the Senior class. Jt is ru- mored that the Faculty is going to give “Red control of the High School, as he now seems to own a controling interest, lie is of the stubborn sort and likes to have whatever is under consideration thoroughly thrashed out before he yields a point. We feel now that he is the best leader we could have chosen. CHARLOTTE TAEUSCH. Vice-President of the Senior Class. Four Years Latin—Two Years German. “She moves a goddess She looks a queen.” Charlotte has always been a valuable asset to our class. In spite of the time devoted to society, she has always man- aged to be excused from the most of her examinations. She is very popular among her classmates and teachers. She is another one of our class who leaves us for college—Ohio Wesleyan. LEO HASSENAUER. Secretary of the Senior Class. Four Years German. “First among his peers; a royal, just and upright gentleman.” This aristocratic little fellow thorough- ly demonstrated that it is possible to go to school and make money at the same time. He has evidently learned the easi- est way to turn out his school work since he is a first-class student. His favorite pastime in school is taking a nap on Mon- days. We suspect there is a reason. HOWARD STREIGHT. Treasurer of the Senior Class .Two Years Latin—Two Years German.. His greatest ambition, we are proud to state, is simply this------- To graduate.” “Doc never did think much of work so has stayed away from it. basing his ar- gument on the fact that it takes a smart man to get through school without work- ing. He knows what he knows and bluffs the remainder. With a droll monologue he can keep the class listening to every word he says. He is well informed on current events. (Page Thirteen) FOURTH YEAR CLASS GUY LOTRIDGE. Two Years Latin—Two Years Commer- cial. I turn to go: my feet are set to seek the pleasant fields and farms.” Someone said that they thought that Guy was such a quiet and gentlemanly hoy. We acknowledge the gentlemanly characteristic but you see most of his friends look wise when you call him quiet. He is always on hand when the midnight crew has a meeting. Ilis ex- perience of about a year ago has left him rather cynical of the opposite sex. MILDRED MILLIETTE. Four Years Latin. Full many a friendship has this maid begun, Of ladies many, but of men only one.” E in Latin, E in Physics, E in Civics— Oh what s the use? You may always be sure of hearing “Miliy’s” name in the list whether it is for programs or any other kind of school activity. Her winning ways have brought her many friends. W hen she finds her sphere we expect her to bring fame to our class. ROY WINEMILLER. Two Years German—Two Years Com- mercial. “They talk much who have least to say.” Roy has gone through school without making much noise or raising much dust. He is not known very well outside the classroom and even there is rather incon- spicuous. licing one of the quiet fellows and never intruding he has won friends, l ie seems to think girls a menacing calam- ity as he is seldom seen talking to one. His penmanship is the best in the class. LEONA FOLKER. Two Years Latin—Two Years German. “A gracious manner and a winning smile.” Leona has other duties—including writing a letter to “him”—nevertheless has kept pace with her classmates. She will always be remembered by us as a very sensible and agreeable girl. She has the ability to make friends and no one has ever been heard to speak of her in any way but the best. (Page Fourteen) FOURTH YEAR CLASS EDWIN RAMGE. Two Years Latin—Two Years German. What shall I lo to he famous?” Edwin is one of those breezy, slangy individuals who is very proficient in the art of rapid speaking. Because of this he gives us an impression of great knowl- edge. He likes to bother the teachers and anyone else he can. He is extremely in- terested in wireless telegraphy and we expect him to develope into an Edison II. ALICE McAVOY. Two Years Latin—Two Years Commer- cial. ‘‘Variety is the very spice of life That gives it all its flavor.” No one ever saw Alice worried, and you ought to hear her laugh. Although she claims not to show • favoritism to any of her studies she must be especially fond of Solid Geometry as she was encored for it the second time. She is a light-hearted care-free girl who believes in having a good time wherever she is. LEO HEMMERT. Four Years German. “Out upon it. I have loved Three whole days together; And am like to love three more If it prove fair weather.” Leo is a sturdy fellow with jovial dis- position and handsome features. It was once rumored that he had a serious thought, but investigation proved this to be false. His grin means nothing but high spirits, and he can drive away the blues in five minutes. His affections change directions so often that it is hard to tell who the real girl is. EDITH BAKER Two Years Latin—Two Years German. “There was a soft and pensive grace. A cast of thought upon her face.” Ever since Edith has entered high school she has been a diligent pupil. She is a quiet little lass, whom to know is to love. A smiling countenance she always carries wherever she is. She is always ready to help her friends and has a love for all that is genuine. (Page Fifteen) FOURTH YEAR CLASS HELEN CROFT. Literary Editor of “The Retrospect.” Two Years Latin—Two Years German. “I know it is a sin for me to sit and grin. Helen simply could'n endure rules, and so had to take a scat among the Freshies.” Although a good student she is always worrying about her grades. She is one of the class who has literary aspirations and can talk about books like a highbrow. She is a staunch believer in “Equal Rights.” GERTRUDE ELLIOTT. Two Years Latin—Two Years Commer- cial. “Her very foot has music in it, as she comes up the stairs. Gertrude is always ready to perform some deed of mischief and just as ready to escape the punishment. She never bothers herself about anything and is never known to be in a hurry. She is not in love with her text books, and usually disposes of them as soon as pos- sible. NORMA HUMMEL. Two Years Latin—Two Years Com- mercial. “’I ho:e who know her best like her best. Norm! cares more for outside affairs than for her studies. She seems a quiet, demure girl to most of 11s, but gay and frivolous to those who know her well. She is fond of keeping secrets and does not even tell her friends. If there is any- thing wrong in Mr. Gardner's class and he doesen't know whom to blame it on, I get it every time. FLORENCE HEINTZ. Four Years Latin. “ Though prodigal to our ranks, yet none the less welcome. “Flo is a graduate of Jackson Center High School and has proven herself a friend to those deserving such a maiden’s friendship. She is a girl who is always in the best of humor, which proves her disposition is sunny. She loves her studies, and we believe she finds enjoy- ment in them. (Page Sixteen) FOURTH YEAR CLASS FRANK SCHMIDT. Four Years Latin—Two Years German. “lie u. ctl words of learned length That seemed quite beyond his strength.” Schmidt? O, Yes. He's the boy who is always talking with his hands. And he also has a habit of carrying around a wise look under his brow, for which we under- stand the reason when we look at his grades. Frank is always startling us with some new invention. I� y the number of questions lie a ks lie needs about twice as much information as the rest of us. PAULINE PLANKELL. Two Years Latin—Two Years German. “Again arose that oft repeated cry. ‘Pro- fessor I don't see why.’ ” Pauline is a bright and cheerful per- sonage and always wants to know the why and wherefor of all things. She is one of our good elocutionists and she ought to develope her talent along this line. She also has a great desire for col- lege life which she expects to enjoy in the near future. IRVIN HENRY. Two Years Latin—Two Years Commer- cial. “All’s right with the world.” Where Irvin got this benevolent look we do not know: it surely isn’t his usual one. He doesn't allow studying to inter- fere with his high school education. Al- though he has been often reproved for in- dulging in his sense of humor at the wrong time, he has recovered from the disgrace and still enjoys breaking rules. MARIE BRINKMEYER. Assistant Editor of “The Retrospect. Two Years Latin—Two Years German. Fair she is, if my eyes be true. And true she is,as si e has proven herself.” If you want anything done well, get Marie to do it. “Never put off until to- morrow what you can do to-day” is her motto. She never neglects her studies, still she has many leisure hours to spend with the Cook. No doubt she will pursue an extended course in domestic science. (Page Seventeen) I■■i MORITZ CLAUSING. Class Poet. Two Years Latin—Two Years German. “We're glad he came to town. Moritz has never been known to at- tend to anybody’s business but his own. He has never caused the teachers any an- noyance and is one of the best humored fellows in the class. Webster isn't much ahead of him when it comes to orations, lie has much outside work to do, and so we suppose he composes most of his poems while following theplow, as did his patron saint Burns. ALMA ELLIOTT. Two Years Latin—Two Years Commer- cial. “For nature made her what she is, but never made such another.” Alma has lived in Wapakoneta until this last year when she moved to Jackson Center. This does not hinder her having a good time with her old “bunch.” In the class room she assumes a quiet, and timid attitude, 'though always in for a good time out-ide of school; which makes her well liked by all. MARIE McBRIDE. Two Years Latin—Two Years German. “Her smile is sunshine and her heart is gold.” Marie’s home is in Santa Fe but she has been going to school with us for four years. She is a quiet, retiring little girl who is afraid that her social engagements will interfere with her studies. She has a winning smile which captivates the hearts of all of us, and she is a friend to everyone who meets her. ALICE KATTERHEINRICH Three Years Latin—Two Years German. “As quiet as a mouse is she. And yet no trap has caught her.” After completing her course at the New Knoxville High School, Alice continued her studies at Wapakoneta High. Her chosen field is music, in which we expect great things of her. She has taken her place in the orchestra and has the dis- tinction of being the only music teacher in our class. (Page KiRhtecp) FOURTH YEAR CLASS KONETA GIBBS. Class Artist. Two Years Latin—Two Years German. As prone to mischief, as able to per- form it.” Koncta’s temper gave way one day in Civic class, while discussing Gibbs’ avenue, the street upon which she lives. She stopped the discussion by saving: We own that street. She is good na- tured, full of fun, and always ready to li ten to an amusing story. She is the only girl artist in our class. ALMA FISHER. Four Years German. “She has the key of knowledge.” Alma’s middle name should have been Mathematics, for that is her favorite study: and we believe she knows as much about it as old Isaac Newton. She is a good student in other subjects and has always done her duty while with us. She b pe haps not the best known in the class hut to her friends she is a good, faithful companion. DELLA BURDEN. I wo A ears Latin Two Years Commercial. I trust and am at peace.” Della is always willing to listen, but when she speaks, what she says always amounts to something. She never wastes a minute in school and so has time for a multitude of outside duties. She is a sweet-tempered and sympathetic girl whose friendship is well worth cultivat- ing. JENNIE BURNFIELD. Four Years Latin. I live in a crowd of jollity.” The most exciting thing that we have ever seen Jennie do is to laugh at some- one s joke. Besides her school work she has a very important avocation. She is an authority on dressmaking. She never spends too much time on her lessons, just enough to get them before going to class. (Page Nineteen) FOURTH YEAR CLASS WALTER ANDERSON. Two Years Latin—Two Years Commer- cial. “liy Jove, I'm not covetous for gold.” This handsome young fellow reminds us of the song, For lie’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” Always appreciates a good joke and ever ready with another of his own. He is everlastingly arguing or bluffing, lie has an extensive vocabulary which he is ready to use at any time. His ability as a cartoonist will surely bring him success. CECIL MILLER. Joke Editor of The Retrospect. Two Years Latin—Two Years Commer- cial. “Come quench thy blushes.” Cecil has the funniest little giggle that ever was. It never fails to arouse the pupils from their studies. Sis” is al- ways ready for a good time, and she can enjoy herself wherever she is, even in the classroom. Her optomistic nature has made her one of the most popular girls in the class among both boys and girls. HAROLD MILLER. Business Manager of “The Retrospect.” Two Years German—Three Years Man- ual Training. “Nowhere so busy a man as he there was.” And yet he seemed busier than he was.” One day Harold put his collar in a carpet bag and started for Wapakoneta from Dayton. He arrived here just as we were entering the Senior Year. There was much rejoicing and we regreted that he had not come sooner. When not at a show or chasing a fair attraction he could be found engaged in his great charitable work; that is, getting ads for our annual. LILLIA WEIFENBACH. Two Years German—Two Years Com- mercial. “Just a little maid from our Blume High, Quiet and pleasant and a triffle shy, Can accomplish much, if she but try.” Here is a kind-hearted Senior who is willing to give any information required concerning the lesson. She is good in all her studies, but a “shark” in Commercial. She is earnest and faithful in the smallest details of her work, and finds her chief recreation in doing “little acts of kind- ness.” (Page Twenty) FOURTH YEAR CLASS DANA HOUSE. Two Years Latin—Two Years German. “Always into mischief, Teachers pride and joy, Grey eyes ever twinkling, Mama’s angel boy.” Dana has persuaded the faculty to re- move most of the thorns that beset his path of knowledge, lie has that “tired feeling” when anyone mentions study but regains his full amount of kinetic energy when it comes to mischief. His one weakness is wearing artificial posies. His smile is a winner in itself. ESTHER LONGSWORTH. Assistant Editor of “The Retrospect.” Four Years Latin. “A soul for music, a heart for love.” Esther says she likes to dance but likes to talk better and up to date she hasn’t been able to combine the two. Tennis is also right in her line, and any afternoon in the spring you can find her smashing the balls over the net. She has always taken an active part in school affairs. HAROLD FISHER. Four Years Latin. “My days are spent in arguments My nights in planning them.” Harold has an enormous lung capacity for argument and has become popular as a time killer, lie began his high school education with the '14 “bunch,” but learn- ing that there was a better crowd in school waited for us to catch up with him. His chief faults are: his abbreviat- ed haircuts, his boisterous laugh, and his ability to give information on any sub- ject. Next. HELEN COUCH. Two Years Latin—Two Years German. “Precious things are done up in small packages.” Here is the “Tiny Tim” of our class. She has black hair and big brown eves, which flash fire when she is provoked by- anyone. Helen is capable of making a good deal of noise when necessary. She will walk a mile in the rain to tell a teach- er that he didn’t grade her high enough in a test. (Page Twenty-one) FOURTH YEAR CLASS WILBUR NAGEL. Two Years Latin—Two Years German. Not that I love study less but that I love fun more.” Wilbur has a knack of starting a good rough house and then falling back upon his natural dignity to sustain himself against suspicion. hen there is a good time in view you can always count on him. lie occasionally draws a little ham- mer and taps everything in sight. He has two hobbies—gas engines (surely you’ve seen him driving that car) and music. MARIE CROW. Two Years Latin—Two Years German. “Very precise is she, and never, never talks about the boys.” Marie is studious and therefore gets along well with her teachers. A pleasant smile, a cheerful disposition, and an ever readiness to help others, have made many friends for her. She has time for school activities although she has much outside work. We wish her the best of luck in whatever she does hereafter. RICHARD SIBERT. Class Artist. Four Years German. “A patient man is a patent for a king. Richard slipped in softly when no one was looking and has never been guilty of being a rowdy or of getting into trouble. He knows when to sit still, keep his mouth closed, and look wise. e have no record of any jokes at his expense but that doesn't mean that he has no sense of humor. He is very much interested in wireless telegraphy. RUTH HOWELL. Four Years Latin. “Full of wit and humor, briming oe'r with fun, Entertaining all the time, with some joke or pun.” Ruth certainly is not troubled with bashfulness or timidity. High School life does not seem to fully satisfy her, in- asmuch, as she has her room engaged at Ohio Wesleyan. We all know that this place is not very far from Columbus. She has never been able to banish the idea that marriage should be a girls highest ambition. (Page Twenty-two) FOURTH YEAR CLASS CARL BEECH Four Years German. I would rather excel others in knowl- edge than in power.” Carl is one who “came saw and con- quered the contents of the text hooks. He lias nothing of bluff and never gets excited. By his ability to handle hard propositions he has won the confidence of his teachers and classmates. He never volunteers an answer but when called up- on to recite lie is always prepared. MARIE WHITEMAN. Four Years Latin. “She doeth well who doeth her best.” We all sympathize with Marie because she gets up so early to study for tests. She is not what you'd call a social but- terfly, she is not a strenous woman suffra- gette, she is not a mighty man-fusser— these things she is not. What then is she? She is genuine, cheery, steady, faith- ful loyal—and such qualities mean happi- ness and success. FERD DETJEN. Two Years Latin—Two Years German. Neat was he with never a hair dis- placed.” When Moulton sent her favorite son to us she sent a quiet little boy whom no one ever expected of being a great dc- bator. But lie fooled us all, for now the traits of a famous politician are cropping out. He talks about the girls in general and one in particular. If he has an enemy in school we have yet to find him. MAMIE FOGT. Two Years Latin—Three Years German. “A quiet little maid with a quiet little way.” Mamie is a slight unassuming creature with a clear voice inaudible to the vast multitude. She has joined our class this last year, but this fact does not make her the less welcome. Although she does not go with any of the crowds she has many friends in the fourth year. (Page Twenty-three) FOURTH YEAR CLASS ROBERT KOLTER. Tw'o Years Latin—Two Years German. He who invented work should have fin- ished it.” Some people think that all “Bob cares about is to loaf around and talk, but they arc mi-taken. He probably doesn’t like to study any better than the rest of us but before a test or ’e'xam” he runs up the leectric light bill and comes up with col- ors flying. He intends to go to O. S. U. next year where we wish him the great- est success. RUTH SMITH. Two Years Latin—Three Years German. Bid me discourse, 1 will enchant thine ear. Ruth is one of the most entertaining girls in our class. She gave much atten- tion to her studies the first few years but now fees the folly of letting her studies interfere with her pleasures. She intends to go to Business College to prepare her- self for a business life. If she leaves our town we shall surely miss her—a sensible, goed-natured, and true friend. HERBERT COX. Editor-in-Chief of The Retrospect.” Three Years Latin—Two Years German. “I will be a leader not a follower.” Here is our editor-in-chief; a chap of whom we are all proud. He blew in upon us one day from Uniopolis (no you can't find it on the map) and immediately en- tered the activities of high school life. He is ambitious as he took the course in three years. “Herb” is very popular among his class mates. His winning manners have been the topic of the day among the ladies. HELEN SNYDER. Four Years Latin. “Her eyes are stars of Twilight fair, Like Twilight too her dusky hair.” We certainly feel sorry for Helen; she has such few talents. She can sing, dance, play the piano, is one of the best elocu- tionists of the class, and charms all the boys within a distance of Sixty miles. When ever there is a vacation we know Helen is bound for Dayton. She never lets her lessons interfere with her pleas- ures. (Page Twenty-four) ssvtd HV3A Hxanod IRIS CAMPBELL. Four Years Latin. Meet her anil I am sure she will please. ' Wanted.—A good looking fellow, with plenty of money. Here is the suffra- gette of our class. If you want any infor- mation concerning the Constitution ask Iris. Some day she may he President, for her mind is of that bent. She is Dame Fashion’s most faithful follower and determined to he in style regardless of looks. LOUNETTA REINHART. Four Years German—Two Years Latin. “She is charming to talk to, full of wisdom, and rich in information.” Lounetta certainly deserves all the praise she receives, for her scholarship is next to the highest in the class. We would not he surprised to sec her teach- ing school next year. She has been so occupied with her work that she has not given much of her time to class meet- ings. WINONA BAILEY Three Years Latin-—Two Years German. “Knowledge comes of learning well re- tained.” Winona is a diligent worker and intends to further her education by going to col- lege. She says that after her graduation there she will teach school. But we have our doubts, for although we have never heard her talk about the boys we know there is one in whom she is especially in- terested. (Page Twenty-five) '7TV' nv' SENIOR mm '7Tv tTV- mm CLASS HISTORY $ Everything at the Illume High has been going at the same monotonous rate for years. True the school has improved from time to time, both in fac- ulty and equipment, but this is nothing out of the ordinary. Among the stu- dents little of what we commonly call “Progressive has happened to disturb the drowsiness that has pervaded the institution. Hut wait— things are not always to remain so, even now there is a slight trembling of the eyelids, Plume High stirs, activities are beginning, as the school wakes up. Hut why? The class of 1915 has entered. Alas, the pride of that first day is soon to fade away when they learn that it is proverbial for the Freshman class to be called the largest, the most promising, and the most original in school. As Freshmen they were like dull stones. Hut now. at the beginning of the second year they arc beginning to shine. They gain such admiration that Seniors and Fre.-hmen want to be their friends. To the teachers they have become humorous, amusing and interesting. As Juniors they are not dull or shiny, they sparkle like dew on small blades of grass. Their mottoes “Strive to do the impossible—please every one, and “Never have all work and no play are the indices of their character. It is in this year that we find them organizing with Harry Knost as president, Charlotte Taeusch as vice president, Howard Strcight treasurer and Leo 11 as- senauer secretay. And now that they have reached their last year, what have we the Juniors to say of them? Why they are Seniors! and how much that small word means to us. They have set us noble examples. They have perused their books and have done excellent in their studies. They have helped to furnish the best for- waids and guards on the basket ball teams, and the best pitchers on the base ball teams. W e, their underclassmen, see only their brilliancy, the brilliancy which we can compare only to the diamond and we extend to them our heart- iest wishes, confident that all the Seniors will prove as worthy in the world as they did in school. EMMA E. IlERBST. (Page Twenty-six) (Page Twenty-seven) Fourth Year Class mm CLASS mm PROPHECY mm WHO’S WHO IN AMERICA ANDERSON, WALTER W.—Lawyer and financier; b. Wapakoneta Ohio; grad. I!, li. S, Wapakoneta, 19 15; rec'd LLD at Harvard; Minister to France for a period of 10 years. BAILEY, WINONA H.—See Detjen. BAKER, EDITH M.—Social settlement worker: ttrad. B. H. S., Wapakoneta, Ohio, 1915; social settlement worker in the tenement districts of New York City for 8 years; address. Suite 12, 108 Tenth St., New York. BEECH, CARL.—Mathematician; b. St. Johns, Ohio'; grad. B. II. S., Wapa- koneta, Ohio, 1915; grad. Yale 1920; discovered fourth dimension; author of many mathematical books. BRINKMEYER, MARIE K— b. Wapakoneta, Ohio; grad. B. H. S., Wapa- koneta, Ohio, 1915; entered the domestic science elementary department at Ohio State Univ., 1916; m. L. T. Cook, 1918; published works under name of Brinkmeyer; address, W. Auglaize St., Wapakoneta, Ohio. BURDEN, DELLA A.—b. Wapakoneta, Ohio; ed. Wapakoneta Public Schools;; grad. B. II. S., 1915; grad. Chicago Univ. 1921 ; society leader in New York City for 15 years; took active part in the Woman Suffrage Campaign. BURNFIELD, C. JANE.—Teacher; b. Wapakoneta; grad. B. H. S., 1915; grad. Columbia Univ.: instructress in Latin in same institution since 1923; author of text book edition of Virgil. CAMPBELL, IRIS M.—Actress; b. Wapakoneta, Ohio; grad. B. II. S., Wa- pakoneta, Ohio, 1915, and Dramatic School, New York City; leading lady in David Belascoe’s plays for 12 years; toured continent 1930-1935. CLAUSING, MORITZ G,—Poet; grad. B. II. S., Wapakoneta. Ohio, 1915; two years foreign travel, studied in Italy and France; m. Marie McBride, 1921; wrote poetry his entire lifetime; first poem, “Koncta’s Little White Shoes.” CLAUSING, MARIE, nee McBride.—Author; grad. B. H. S., Wapakoneta, Ohio, 1915; retired to her home in Lake View ; m. M. Clausing, 1921; took up their residence in Los Angeles; short story writer; published a book of love letters written to her by her husband, 1926. COUCH, HELEN A.—Instructress; b. Wapakoneta, Ohio; grad. B. II. S, 1915; grad. Univ. of Pittsburg; physical culture and gymnasium teacher in Pittsburg Schools. COX, HERBERT C.—Statesman: b. Uniopolis, Ohio; grad. B. II. S., Wapa- koneta, Ohio, 1915, and Yale Univ. 1920; U. S. Senator for 10 years; dur- ing latter part of his life he lived in the city of his childhood, where he owned the famous Cox Manor on Fifth Ave.: his benevolent contribu- tions have amounted to millions of dollars and Cox Libraries may be seen in all large cities; became a multi-millionaire through his investments in an onion marsh. (Page Twenty-eight) CROFT HELEN—Musician; grad. B. H. S., Wapakoneta, Ohio, 191a; grad. Cincinnati Conservatory of Music; studied abroad for five years; toured United States. 1936; gave concerts in all the larger cities; returned to England in 1945, appearing in a number of concerts in London and later in Paris. CROW, MARIE D.—Kindergarten teacher; b. Wapakoneta, Ohio; grad 1 . H. S.. 1915; took a course in kindergarten work in Cleveland, Ohio; teach- er of kindergarten in Lima, Ohio. DETJEN FERDINAND H.—Orator and ex-congressman ; b. Moulton, Ohio; ’ grad. R. H. S., Wapakoneta, Ohio, 1915; congressman to U. S., 1930-1934; won fame as an orator during the peace conference which ended the war of 1932; m. Winona Bailey, 1920. DETJEN, WINONA, nee BAILEY.—Grad. B. H. S., Wapakoneta, Ohio, 1915; m. F. H. Detjen, June 24, 1920. ELLIOTT, ALMA.—See Hemmert. ELLIOTT, GERTRUDE.—Stenographer; b. Wapakoneta, Ohio; grad. B. 11. S„ Wapakoneta, 1915, and Ft. Wayne Business College, 1918; won worlds record for speed in typewriting, March 14, 1922. FISHER ALMA M.—Teacher of mathamatics in Steele High School, Day- ton, Ohio; grad. B. H. S., Wapakoneta, Ohio, 1915; grad, in mathamatics at Ohio State Univ., 1924; taught at Hamilton, Ohio, Frankfort, Ky., Day- ton, ()hio. Address, Room 4, 302 E. Fourteenth St., Dayton, Ohio. FISHER HAROLD.—Pres. United States; grad. B. H. S., Wapakoneta, Ohio, 1915; Pres, of the United States, 1940-1944; conquered Mexico, 1941 ; forced European Nations to sign Treaty of 1942, which brought about world peace. FOGT, MAMIE L.—Suffragette and lecturer; grad. B. H. S.. Wapakoneta, Ohio, 1915; delivered speech on “Votes for Women before Congress, April’ 27, 1930. FOLKER, LEONA E.—Novelist; b. Wapakoneta, Ohio; grad. B. H. S., Wa- pakoneta, 1915; noted for her novel, Mystery of Blume High,” published 1918; also for her stories of monsters and super-natural phenomona. GIBBS, KONETA H.—Artist; b. Wapakoneta, Ohio; grad. B. H. S.. Wapa- koneta, 1915; attended Art School, Cincinnati. Ohio ; one of worlds most noted artists; her picture, “The Class of 1915” is now in the Art Gallery at Paris. HASSENAUER. LEO J.—Lawyer; grad. B. H. S., Wapakoneta, 1915; grad. Law School. Chicago, 1923; opened a law office in Cleveland, Ohio; m. Alice McAvoy, 1930; office address. 24 Chestnut St.; residence, 1002 Payne Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. HASSENAUER. ALICE, nee McAVOY.—Lawyer; grad. B. H. S.. Wapako- neta, Ohio, 1915; grad. Vassar, 1922; opened an office in Cleveland, Ohio; very successful in her work; m. Leo J. Hassenauer, 1930; address 1002 Payne Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. HEMMERT, ALMA, nee ELLIOTT.—b. Wapakoneta, Ohio; grad. B. H. S., Wapakoneta, 1915; m. Gen. L. P. Hemmert, 1928; served as nurse in army, 1932. HENRY, IRVIN C.—Detective and secret service man; grad. B. H. S., Wa- pakoneta, Ohio, 1915; won fame for solution of the House National Bank robbery. New York City; the great Elliott and McAvoy case; and the Nagel Laboratory Mystery. (Page Twenty-nine) HEINTZ, FLORENCE E.—Nurse and charity worker; grad. I!. H. S., Wa- pakoneta, Ohio, 1915; retired to her home in Jackson Center; went to New York, 1932. and enlisted as a nurse in one of the war hospitals; took a prominent part in relieving the poverty stricken during the Panic of 1938. 11 EM MEET, LEO P.—General and commander-in-chief; grad. II. II. S., VVa- pakoneta, Ohio, 1915; grad. W est Point, 1925; commandcr-in-chicf of U. S. Army during the War of 1932; m. Alma Elliott, 1928. HOUSE, DANA I).—Banker; ed. Wapakoneta Public Schools; grad. 11. II. S., Wapakoncta. 1915; one of the leading bankers of the country; established the House National Bank, New York City. HOW ELL, Rl I'll 1C.—Regent of New York Chapter, Daughters Am. Revo- lution ; b. Wapakoneta, Ohio; grad 11. II. S., Wapakoneta, 1915; Ohio cslevan I niv.. 1920; noted for her speeches on woman suffrage: address, Suite 28, 184 Broadway, New York City. HUMMEL, NORMA 'I'.—Nurse: grad. I� . II. S„ Wapakoneta, Ohio, 1915; took a five year course in nursing at Flower Hospital, Toledo, Ohio; be- came head nurse of same institution, 1 � 25; address. Flower Hospital, To- ledo, Ohio. k ATTERI I El N RIC11. ALICE.—See Lot ridge. KNOST, HARRY.—Violinist and composer; grad. B. H. S.. Wapakoneta. Ohio, 1915; studied under Maude Powell for a period of 6 years; appear- ed in concerts in London and Paris; was chosen as accompanist to Madame Farrar, 1930. who was touring the continent at the time: com- poser of: “Round and Round We Go, Waltz of the Farics, etc. KOLTER, ROBERT T.—Chauffeur; grad. II. II. S„ Wapakoneta, Ohio, 1915; became chauffeur of Gov. Willis of Ohio, 1918; took position with Andrew Carnagi. 1925; took similar position with Pres. Fisher in 1940. LONGSWORTH, ESTHER J.—Actress; starring with Marv Pickford and Warren Kerrigan; b. Wapakoneta, Ohio; grad. 11. 11. S., Wapakoneta, 1915. Starred in Salumbra, the most stupendous production of the age. LOTRIDGE, GUY W —Missionary; g-rad. 11. 11. S., Wapakoneta. Ohio, 1915; m. a classmate, Alice Katterheinrich, 1918; they went immediately to Korea, doing missionary work in the city of Seoul; returned to U. S. in 1930, joined the ministry, preaching in Columbus, Ohio. Again went to Korea in 1948. Address, Seoul, Korea. LOTRIDGE, ALICE, nee KATTERHEINRICH.—grad. B. 11. S.. Wapako- neta, Ohio, 1915; m. G. W. Lotridge, 1918. McAYOY, ALICE.—See Hassenauer. McBRIDE, Marie.—See Clausing. MILLER, CECIL.—See Streight. M'LLER. HAROLD.—Civil engineer; grail. B. II. S., Wapakoneta. Ohio, 191.1; grad, m engineering at Cincinnati, Ohio; took position as overseer in the building of the Great Western railroad, completed in 1934; also of the St. Louis Bridge which spans the Mississippi river at St. Louis. M1LLIF.TTE, MILDRED K.—Clubwoman and social leader• grad I’ H S Wapakoneta, Ohio, 1915; grad. Wellesley College, Boston; took tip resi- dence m Philadelphia; address, Suite 2, 606 N. Twentieth street Phila- delphia, Pa. PLANKELL, PAULINE 1C.—b. Wapakoneta, Ohio; grad. B. II. S., Wapa- koneta, 1915 ; all future records lost in famous flood at Dayton, O.’ 1917. (Page Thirty) NAGEL, WILBUR O.—Chemist and inventor; b. Wapakoneta, Ohio; grad. I!. H. S., Wapakoneta, 1915; grad, from Yale, 1921; invented smokeless steam and telegraphic appliances for making incandescent rubber. RAMGE, EDWIN II.—Telegraph operator; grad. B. H. S., Wapakoneta, Ohio, 1915; took position on the war vessel, Pennsylvania, 1918; took a similar position as operator on the Ohio, 1925, which made a trip around the world in 1926. REINHART, LOUNETTA.—Educator; grad. B. 11. S., Wapakoneta, Ohio, 1915; from Oberlin in 1924; engaged in teaching at Univ. of Chicago since 1927; famous for her educational lectures; toured the Eastern States in 1940. SCHMIDT, FRANK F.—Senator and author; grad. B. II. S., Wapakoneta, Ohio, 1915; enlisted in the army during the War of 1932; received a gold medal for his bravery; U. S. Senator, 1936-1940; author of a revised edi- tion of a Handy Pocket Dictionary. SIBERT, RICHARD E.—Cartoonist; grad. B. II. S., Wapakoneta, Ohio, 1915; one of world’s most popular cartoonists; associated with the Cin- cinnati Times Star, Dayton News, New York Times, etc. SMITH, RUTH M.—German teacher; grad. B. II. S., Wapakoneta, Ohio, 1915; entered Berlin Univ., Berlin, in 1916; graduated with honors; won the gold metal in the great 1918 contest at the Univ.: instructress in Ger- man at Vassar. SNYDER, HELEN L.—Actress; grad. B. H. S., Wapakoneta, Ohio, 1915; entered New York Dramatic School and graduated in 1923; starred in Peg o’ My Heart: now starring in “Whirl of the World.” STREIGHT, HOWARD S.—Multimillionaire truant officer; grad B. H. S., Wapakoneta, Ohio, 1915; m. Cecil Miller, a classmate, in 1925; in 1930 became the efficient truant officer of the Wapakoneta Public Schools. STREIGHT, CECIL, nee MILLER.—Stenographer; grad. B. II. S., Wapa- koneta, Ohio, 1915; held various positions as stenographer; m. II. S. Streight, multimillionaire, 1925; address, Wapakoneta, Ohio. TAEUSCH. CHARLOTTE M.—b. Wapakoneta, Ohio; grad. B. II. S.. Wa- pakoneta. 1915; disappeared Sept. 12, 1930; no trace has ever been found. WEI FEN BACH, Lillia M.—Decorator of china; ed. at Wapakoneta, Ohio, Public Schools; grad. B. II. S.. Wapakoneta, 1915; toured Italy in 1927; now at the head of the llaviland China Decorating Dep’t, France. WHITEMAN, MARIE L.—Governess; b. Wapakoneta, Ohio; grad. B. H. S., Wapakoneta, 1915; attended the best Normal Schools in the country. WINEMILLEK, ROY V.—Grand Scribe: grad. B. II. S., Wapakoneta, Ohio, 1915; grad, from National Engraving School, Washington. I). C. Now at the head of the Engraving Dep’t at the National Capital. PAULINE PLANKELL. CHARLC)TTE TAEUSCH. HAROLD FISHER. LEO HASSENAUER. (Page Thirty-cme) vU y vVJ J, 'Try' r n ADVICE mm mm TO JUNIORS mm 1 My duty is to give advice To all the Juniors sweet and nice, To all the others who will read The things which they so badly need. The first advice will treat of love. The greatest thing here and above; The strength of which can give you pleasure, And often win a human treasure! What e're you do keep this in mind. That love will never stay behind; If you are there, love will be near; If you are there, love's never rare; No matter where you sit or stand Love has a home in every land. So much of love my honest friend, 'Tis all that I shall recommend. And now we turn to our dear teachers— The wise, the good, and faithful creatures, And beg that you would treat them well As that gives meed—Your grades will tell. And woe to them who do offend By saying they did not comprehend, But when it comes to simple facts Their comprehension totally lacks. And of the Freshmen we shall say Though they are just as green as grass; That’s natural for a Freshmen class. Sacrifice your joy and sleep For your lessons, which will reap Such harvests of glory and meed, In such a marvelous grand speed That you will stop and look amazed And see wisdom’s level raised. No stress too great can now be laid On a sacrifice for wisdom’s sake made. And again we repeat that you learn, For wisdom has the power to earn The things that your hearts desire— And give great victory in every strife That comes along in worldly life. We started with love, we'll end with love, We’ll drown every trace of hate. For hate is below, but love above— And now fare-well my mates. MORITZ G. CLAUSING. (Page Thirty-two) xj UN tons (Page Thirty-three) ' tv- 'TYv- JUNIOR vAjLAt AJLiy CLASS HISTORY 5. On a scorching September clay the infant class of 1916 knocked at the door of Wapakoneta High School, the largest class that had yet entered, num- bering 107. They waited at least two weeks before all the classes were ar- ranged and everything was ready for their work to begin. It was hard for the class to get acquainted with the teachers and to learn the time and places of their recitations. It was not an uncommon thing to find a Freshman going to the wrong room or going to class at the wrong time. But these mistakes have occurred and will occur to all classes. With the coming of the second September, the class also came, this time with the feeling that they were a part of things. Lee Naus has well repre- sented the class in atheletics. We have seen Harry Kohler a wireless operator. Many have taken a great interest in music, and it has been thorugh the efforts of Don Copeland that the orchestra was established. As a whole the class has shown much intelligence and, in after-years, we can almost hear them boast that they belonged to the class of 1916. Returning again last fall they realized what lay before and behind them. With the satisfaction and training of two years past, with the knowledge of two years before, they started upon the most glorious year of their course. 1 heir eagerness to be beneficial to themselves and to others was shown by the large number that took commercial work. It has been the desire of each Junior class to graduate a bigger and better Senior class than any that has preceded it, and this class is working eagerly to see the fulfillment of that desire. , —| CARL BEECH. (Page Thirty-four) (Page Thirty-five) 8. HULDA ABE IDALIA ANDERSON WALTER BAUER NAOMI BE I SI IEIM ALFRED BERG ETHEL BIBLER CORA BIRR HELEN BLUME VIRGIL BOTKIN VERA BOYER VIRGIL BUCHANAN FREDA BUSH ANNA BUSTETTER GLADYS BYER VIRGINIA CAMPBELL SAMUEL CHRISMER HELEN CHRISTLER DON COPELAND GLEN COPELAND LEWIS COPELAND OLLIE COPELAND CLAYTON CRAFT NAOMI DARST HAZEL DEARBAUGH LELIA ESSER ADAH FISHER EMERY FOGT BERNARD FOOS DOROTHY GANTHER ESTHERGOEKE LUCILLE GUNTHER AMANDA GUTMANN RAYMOND GUTMANN VERNON HEADAPOIIL MARIE HELLER EMMA HERBS’!' STANLEY IIOEGNER VENNARD KILLIAN FREDERICK KNOST HARRY KOHLER MARGUERITE KREIN GETHA LORTON CHLOE LOTZ DON LUSK agnes McCullough HELEN MERKLE EMMA METZ NETTIE MI LEY VERNON MILLER RUTH MILLIETTE GRACE MYERS LEE NAUS EDNA NEIDEMIRE AGNES NEWMIER . MARGARET NICHOLS MARY ORPHAL CHARLES PARLETTE HELEN READ WILH ELM IN A SC H OON O V E R FRANK SCI I RIM PF IDA STROMINGER KITTY STROMINGER FLORENCESTUEVE FIRNONDA TABLER RUTH VANDIVIER HELEN VOSSLER BEULAH ZINT (Page Thirty-six) mm SOPHOMORE At , AI1, MM 7TV‘ -vTv CLASS HISTORY mm 31 One clear February morning when the ground was covered with snrtw and the air sharp with frost, we started on a long-looked-forward-to visit to Illume High School Upon entering the building, we were greeted by Miss Conrath’s peculiar little wink and Mr. Reynolds’ broad smile. In answer to their inquiry concerning classes, we asked to first visit the second year English. The moment we were admitted to this classroom Walter Arnold surprised us by arising and making a polite little bow. Whereupon Miss Thompson was so delighted that she merely pulled off her second pair of eyes and stared at him. Poor Walter wilted under her gaze and sat down very much ctnbarassed. During this recitation Luella Stewart was called upon to give a definition for exposition. She hesitated a moment, then said, “Exposition is something where they show great things; for instance, the Panama Exposition.” This ended the period, but our interest was so aroused that we decided to visit an- other second year class. Accordingly we went to Geometry. At the beginning of the period Herbert Idle asked for their grades. Miss Bowen, who was our teacher, read the grades to the class. Although none of the grades were above eighty, no one seemed dissatisfied, and Herbert was overjoyed when he made sixty-five. We then left the Geometry class to go to Caesar. Two minutes after our entrance into the class who should arrive late but Irvin Henry. Much to the surprise of each and everyone present, Miss, Conrath simply looked at him and winked. In the course of the recitation Don Copeland was called upon to re- cite. 'I'lie air of alertness that he so easily gave the class was, however, some- what dispelled bv the appearance of Stanley I loegner and Ralph Siferd asleep in the opposite corner of the room. It was necessary to go to General History just then. Oh, how pleasant it was to see Miss Howell’s welcoming smile! During this period Miss Howell asked Ozro Brackney who the first Christian Emperor was. Ozro stared thoughtfully at the ceiling and at length replied gravely—Nero. She then asked Pera Campbell who Alexander the Great’s wife was. Pera answered with an air of assurance—Cleopatra. There was then no time left for visiting the first year classes. But we have heard it whispered among those who know—and we suppose it’s true— that they haven’t the one great and generous fault of laziness attributed to the second year people. Therefore the advice of a poetical Freshman is humbly offered: “Sophomores, Sophomores, mend thy ways, Upon the Freshmen turn thy gaze, Sophomores, sophomores, use your eyes To gaze upon these Freshmen wise.” “Sophomores, Sophomores, learn our ways, Do your duties through the days, Follow our example while Sophomores you are; For then as Seniors you shall shine from afar.” NORA CHILES. CORA CHILES. EVELYN O’NEILL. (Page Thirty-eight) (I’atfc Thirty-nine) 1 Sophomore Class SOPHOMORE •AiA, vVLA, CLASS 'TYv 'TIT' ROBERT ANDERSON WALTER ARNOLD BESSIE HORTON ERMA BOWSHER OZRO BRACKNEY MATILDA BRAUTIGAM HAROLD BURKE ARTHUR BURNFIELD MARY BYRNE BURTON CAMPBELL DEWEY CAMPBELL PERA CAMPBELL MAMIE CRIDER ANNA CRONIN CARROLL DAVIS BESSE EMERSON BEULAH EMRICK DEWITTE FISHER HELEN FISHER MILDRED FRY PAULINE FRANK FRANKLIN GANTHER RALPH GROLL ETHEL FLEMING HELEN HAM AN CLEO HARDEN ELSIE HARDIN ADRIAN HASSENAUER FREDA HENGSTLER HAZEL HONEY HAROLD ICE HERBERT IDLE MARIE KOLTER CLARK KRIDLER ROBERT KREITZER MARGUERITE KREIN LENA LOEGEL DEWEY LUSK ARTHUR MARTIN MYRTLE MAY ANNA McCUNE EVERETT MERTZ EVON MILLER RUTH MILLER MARJORIA MOORE ENOLA PFAFF MARY PIPER FREDRICK PITTHAN CARL RICKERT EDITH ROHRBAUGH EILEEN ROHRBAUGH DEWEY SCHNELL CLARA SCHRIMPF FRED SHEARER LaVERA SIRERT RALPH SIFERD LILLIAN SNYDER LUELLA STEWART MARCY STREIGHT STELLA SWINEHART FOSTER THOMAS ADA WEBER MORRIS WELLS MARY WENK GLADYS WERTZ LEONA WESSEL ALBERT WIDNER HARRY ZIEGENBUSCH RAYMOND ZINT (Page Forty) (Page Forty-one) FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY They are all green. We all know that, but they know they arc entitled to a history of their exploits, and since it will hardly be right to disappoint them, they shall have it. Probably the best place to begin is along in the fall of the year Nineteen Hundred Six, when many eager faced, but doubting, six year old boys and girls of course, very bashful and frightened were taken to school by their parents, and launched into their eventful school careers as First Graders. More than one of them had a sad, bitter feeling of homesickness before the first dreary week was over; and the first day especially, several tears were seen to be squeezed out of little eyes, and to trickle slowly downward. They were also obliged to try hard to swallow irresistable lumps in their throats. But these were soon things of the past before long, when the bashfulness disappeared, they came home to annoy big sisters and brothers with C-a-t cat! r-a-t rat! '1'lie cat has the rat 1” But not so with father or mother. The latter would exchange gossip daily with the neighbor women about the progress of their little girl in school and when the former thought of his son in the first grade, he would carry a smile from ear to car. Many were the times when boys came home with black eyes, and girls with torn dresses, to stand whimpering before irate mothers. Father Time has never been known to neglect his duty, so our present Freshmen passed from grade to grade, learning more and more as each year slowly elapsed; and finally became Eighth Graders with an immense amount of knowledge accord- ing to their own opinions. Then it was not long until they were through with the Grades forever; but not without having many good times as the highest class in school. They did not dream, though, of the surprises in store for them when they should enter a High School; for once there, they found branches of learning which were entirely new to them. One of these was Algebra, and it certainly was a laughable sight to see the wry faces when they tackled it. But I am getting ahead of the story. It was the following September that we saw our crowd assembled, again strangely bashful, in front of “Old Blumc High. There was no end to awkwardness and confusion when thcv entered, and suppressed titters and loud guffaws from the upper classmen greeted them. That was last year however; now they arc almost Sophomores. Here’s to them ! and when they fill our shoes, success be theirs! FRED SHEARER, A Soph. (Page Forty-two) (Page Forty-three) FRESHMAN CLASS BERN ADI NE BAILEY HELEN BAILEY DORA BARBER ERNEST BARBER HELEN BECIIDOLT ROBERT BECIIDOLT CLELLA BEECH WILLIAM BRINKMEYER ALVINA BROCKERT ADRIAN BROOHART ETHEL BURDEN FOREST BUSH HERBERT BUTCHER FRANCIS BYRNE CORA CHILES NORA CHILES ELIZABETH CHRISMER CHARLES CHRITSLER HAROLD CLEAVES FRAYNE COMBS CHARLES COMER A DELAE CRAWFORD CHRISTA CROW CI.IFFORD DEARBAUGH EMMA DETJEN FLORENCE DINGLER RAYMOND DORLEY JOHN EDMISTON EDGAR EICHLER MARC E L LA ELSBERND ROBERT ESSER LUCILLE FISHER NORMA FISHER SHERIDAN FLANAGAN BESSE FLEMING CHRISTEN A FRANK MAURICE GAGLBY ELSIE GARRETT FLOSSIE GRAY CLARA GROSS IRENE HAMAN LEE CLAIR HASTING CARL 11 EADAPt MIL GRETCHEN IIOFFER HILDA HORN BURNETA HOWE GEORGIAN A HOWELL MILLER HOWELL HELEN JACOBS RICHARD JACOBS LUCILE JULIEN MELVIN KAH MINNIE KANTNER HELEN KREITZER FREDA KUPPER HELEN LANGHORST IDA LOTZ ROBERT MARKER SINON McCARTY TERESA MEIER SUSIE MERTZ LAI5 U R N E M ETZGER DONALD MILLER DORA MILLER VIOLA MONTGOMERY JESSE MOORE DORA MOSLER HANS MUELLER WILLIS MUSSER BERNICE NAYLOR PEARL NAYLOR ANNA O’NEILL EVELYN O’NEILL DAVID ORPHAL FLOSSIE ORR CATHARINE PHILLIPS KARL REINHART CECYL RHOADES HENRY RIEBESELL GRETCIIEN ROIIRBACIIER JAY ROHRBACIIER FREDERICK R( )l I RBAUGH EDNA RUNKLE CLAYTONSCHNELL WILBERT SCHULTZ WILLIAM SCHULTZ ROBERT SCIIUNCK RALPH SETTY EURCILE SHAW HOWARD SHOFFSTALL CALVIN SI BERT GLYNNE SLATER VIRGIL SPRINGER ROBERT STANTON LILLIAN ST EC II HAROLD STILS( IN- ELMER STROH MARIANNE STL'EVE JOHN TAEUSCII VENNARD TOBIAS IVA VOSSLER LEE WARNOCK MILTON WEHNER JOHN WF.ILER MILDRED WENTZ JEANNETTE WERST LILLIAN WERST KATHRYN WISS LE ROY YINGER JESSE YOUNG SAMUEL YOUNG (Page Forty-four) SOCIETY The members of Blume High School are not especially noted for their numerous parties, receptions, and the like, but when we stop to review them we find that there have been |itite a number of events of that character, dur- ing the year of “1915.” The Freshmen Marjoria Moore delightfully entertained a number of her friends at her home on West Mechanic street in honor of her sixteenth birthday. The guests enjoyed themselves with games, contests, etc. The home was beauti- fully decorated for the occasion and the spectacle that met the eye was a very pleasing one in deed. Miss Moore served her guests with a delicious lunch after which they enjoyed themselves in different ways and at a late hour re- turned to their homes. The Sophomores A number of the members of the Sophomore class enjoyed a “hayride” to the home of Mildred Frey, where, according to the reports next day tliev cer- tainly enjoyed themselves. Miss Mildred served her guests with a delicious lunch after which they danced, sang and did everything in general that per- tains to having a good time. They left at a late hour thanking their hostess for their pleasant evening, and naming her as one of the best hostesses of the class. Miss Enola Pfaff delightfully entertained about twenty-four of her friends at a six o clock dinner at her home on Dearbaugh street in honor of her six- teenth birthday. The evening was spent with music and dancing and a gen- eral good time was had. They left at a late hour wishing Miss Enola many more happy birthdays. 1 lie home of Mary Piper was a scene of pleasure and enjoyment about nine o clock on Halloween evening when she had assembled together a num- ber oi her friends to celebrate the occasion. The rooms were beautifully dec- orated with Jack-o-lanterns, Hlack Cats and all things that go with Halloween festivities. 1 he first part of the evening was spent in playing progressive dominoes with Marjoria Moore and Foster Thomas as the lucky contestants. A dainty two course lunch was served and small pumpkins were given as favors, after the lunch the rugs were taken up and the remainder of the even- ing was spent m dancing. The Juniors Xot much to say about this bunch of noted entertainers as their entertain- ments are noted for being few and far between. Nevertheless they have enjoyed several good times together. The G. T. C. has held several meetings nothing of importance being done except having a general good time. The Seniors New 'S ear's Eve Charlotte Taeusch and Marie Brinkmeyer delightfully entertained the members of the N. X. C. and an e.pial number of boys at the formers home on est Auglaize street. The rooms were beautifully decorated with holly and mistletoe. Various games were enjoyed the first part of the evening, and a dainty lunch was served, after which the guests were invited (Page Forty-six) to the spacious attic where they found a Victrola, the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing. A number of Seniors on a cold winter night started on a sleigh-ride to Mamie Fogt’s in the country. Before reaching their destination they found that riding in sleighs was not too comfortable and warm, but they were pleas- ure bent and were not to be daunted by the cold or anything else. At last they arrived at their rendezvous, and the bright fire soon cheered them up. A several course lunch was served and the guests enjoyed themselves in various ways until it was time for them to return to their homes. A croud of boys and girls enjoyed a sled-ride to the home of Ferd Detjen in Moulton. A very good time was had, and a bountiful lunch was served as both the guests and Mrs. Detjen had prepared for it. The guests conversed together and told stories of ghosts and goblins until it was time to return to their homes in this city. A number of girls in the year of ‘14, formed the noted I. G. B. C. This club meets rpiite often, and great things arc performed, such as teaching each other the mysteries of crocheting and tatting and the new figures of the dances. The girls usually enjoy themselves in needlework while some of the more studious bring their books. Of course they have “good eats and there is al- ways a joke to liven things up.. A few new members were enrolled this fall. Other things of more importance we dare not mention as each club has its secrets. PROGRAMS: The members of Blume High School with the direction and aid of the faculty have been able to give to the public three very good programs: THANKSGIVING CHRISTMAS LINCOLN Several minor programs have been given for the benefit of the classes in rhetoric, they were very well given and certainly enjoyed and appreciated by the other classmates. The work of the orchestra has been very good and it certainly is an honor to the school to have in our classes good musicians. Not only do the faculty and scholars express their appreciation hut reports from outside have been coming to us of the favorable opinion of the public. It behooves the coming Senior Class to retain part of the orchestra of ’15 to honor their class as it has done ours. , | We do not forget that we are looking forward to the Junior Reception. Do we get one? Well I should so! R. SMITH A. McAVOY A Little Tragedy It was on the last night of the practice for the class play. Everything was bustle and scurry. The whole cast was in confusion; all seemed to have for- gotten their cues. They stood irresolute and listless, rehearsing in faltering and low pitched voices. The manager, nervous and excited, finally gave up trying to urge them to do better and dismissed them. Worn out and dis- couraged, Leo went wearly home to dream that night, not of the failure but of the success of that play. And in a little while silence settled over everything. Suddenly there came the shrill sound of the fire whistle. Leo awoke in an instant and conscious of the tumult in the street, sprang to the window. Crowds of people, automobiles, and bicycles were hurrying -by. To his re- peated cries he could get but one answer—the theatre was burning. Trem- bling with excitement he dressed cpiickly and ran into the street. The sky was black save for an unusual light in the north. He hurried forward and in a little while could see great lightning flashes of flame issuing from some build- ing. “It must be the theatre. he thought, starting to run. As he drew nearer he heard the mingled sound of an hundred voices and the roaring of the fire. It was the theatre. He stood still, too dazed to move but fascinated in watching the havoc of the fire. He was aroused by the rumor whispered on all sides—the diplomas and costumes for the play were in that building. Moved by some unknown impulse, he darted forward and entered the theatre. Baffled by the smoke, almost overcome by the heat, he staggered forward toward the room where the costumes and diplomas had been left. From somewhere there came the dull thud of falling timber. Something struck him sharply upon the head. He turned blindly, swaying and stagger- ing forward. Suddenly he felt himself caught by a pair of strong arms and borne on. He was conscious to the rush of cool air, the quick shout of the crowd and then came darkness. School opened late the next morning. Pupils talked in low voices of the fire and Leo. The report that he was badly burned caused them to wonder who would take his place in the class play. Silence came at last to be dis- turbed by a ripple of excitement when the superintendent entered. “With the ringing of the first bell,” he said: “I want the Fourth Year Class to pass upstairs to the auditorium.” He nodded to the teacher at the bell and in a moment the class passed. Uupstairs he spoke quickly and quietly: “Leo was seriously burned, the costumes were destroyed and it will be impossible to give the class play. Still, I feel we can obtain some lodge room for that evening and there will be a com- mencement speaker. I have three in mind, all of them worth listening to and later in the summer the Board will mail a diploma to each pupil and—.” The door opened and closed. The principal interrupted with a message—long distance had called. The superintendent returned in a few minutes. “Well, he said, “I have two men in mind. It is impossible for the one, whom I had hoped to get, to come.” “Telegram, sir.” A ripple of amusement passed over the class as they watched his face. “I have one man,” he said, and the ripple of amusement deepened into a hearty laugh. He held up his hand for silence. (Page Forty-nine) “There arc one or two other matters to he taken up with the class— “Long distance wants you,” said the timid voice of a Freshman. “I wonder if it is from the other man,” someone whispered as they wait- ed. There was no need to reply to the question, they all read the answer in the superintendent’s face when he returned. “Fate seems against us this morning hut we will have a commencement. I’ve made up my mind to that—Again the door opened and closed. Harold, the business manager of the annual came slowly up the aisle. “Well, Harold, what is it?” “Something is wrong about the shipping of some of the cuts, and they’ve sent word they can’t finish printing the annuals by to-night— “They ought to have been done a week ago,” the Superintendent’s voice had a note of impatience.in it. Everything seemed wrong. “I know it,” said Harold, “but they’re not.” “We will have to give the annuals up” someone suggested. “We can’t do it.” another replied. And suddenly it was all excitement. Everyone was talking. “There’s the class song— “And the poem—.” “What’s the matter with the Histories and — But the Superintendent called for silence. “It’s an ill wind that blows nobody good,” and I think this is the solution. We will have a Class Day exercise. And the people said that evening as they went slowly home that it was the nicest commencement they had ever attended. LOUNETTA R EIN11A RT. IRIS CAMPBELL. (Page Fifty) The harbor of freedom is now in view And our hearts are full of glee; And our friends we see, through the mist of blue Awaiting the Class that is free. The hardships many, the journey long Made our hearts so full of fear; And as we were sad as the gale blew strong We thought of the joys drawing near. Our ship is safe, but a part of our crew Perished in the foaming waves; And we can say that the best we can do, Is to leave them in their graves. Where is the crew who so luckily passed The dangers of reefs and shoals? Where can they be from the first to the last, These lucky and happy souls? You’ll see them all in the dear Retrospect Two score, ten, and just one more. And really, to be true, we have in fact, Not a thing on which to deplore. We have often given our captain joy, And lie then had gratitude; Rut, it is true, we could also annoy And wholly change his attitude. This great noble crew in the Senior class That graduates from Blume High; And the thing that cheers, is that they pass, Though failure comes pretty nigh. The diplomas we’ll press to our happy breast And how great that joy will be! And we doubt whether we have done our best. But still that diploma is for me. Since wisdom refused to drop from the sky, And recompense failed to act. We decided to give a steadv cry And search for that pulling fi ct. We’ll follow thoce who have shown the way And pass through the paths explored; We’ll follow without a moment’s delay And fight with our knowledge, or sword. 'Tis certainly true that we all are glad, Since our studies now pass aside; But, departing is nigh, and makes us sad For we would rather, together abide. This noble class has filled the place That many others have filled And we firmly believe that its no disgrace To have a love for knowledge instilled. MORTZ G. CLAUSING. (Page Fifty-one) JUNIOR POEM 1 Idalia Anderson of placid features Is a friend of all the teachers. Hulda Abe, who works just all she can. Still says she’ll take most any man. Namoi Beisheim with that pretty name Is will to change it just the same. Walter Bauer who wears a high collar Is always sure to have a half dollar. Alfred Berg, a shorthand crank Would be able to run a National Bank. Ethel Biblcr, a basket ball star Shoots her goals both near and far. Cora Birk, whom we cannot help but know Says she wishes her tongue would grow. 1 lelen Blumc, an awful flirt. Ropes them in with a hobble skirt. Virgil Botkin, a bright young fellow, Expects the world to hear him bellow. Vera Boyer, two by twice. Is scared to death of both boys and mice. Virgil Buchanan who is N. G. in'Geom. Came to us from a little town. Anna Bustetter, the great reciter, Isn’t a very strenuous fighter. Gladys liver, while only a new addition. Is a genius that has no competition. Virginia Campbell, very posy Paints her cheeks both red and rosy. Samuel Chrismer without a wheel Is never known to miss a meal. Helen Christler, who goes with Paul. Thinks he is better than someone tall. Don Copeland, who powders his hair. Always holds his head high up in the air. Glen Copeland, pleasing to the sight, Is a youth exceptionally bright. Ollie Copeland, who is no relation to Don, Is seldom seen around this town. Lewis Copeland, who gets here just in time, Is entirely too funny to have a rhyme. Clayton Craft, is surely Dutch, But never talks so very much. Naomi Darst, Mr. Lusk’s “Pet” Got ninety in Arithmetic, Unlike the rest. Hazel Dearbaugh with her dark eyes. Is a girl that never cries. Eelia Esser, without a tear. Said she would never get through here. (Page Fifty-two) Emery Fogt, with a very high collar Will get a girl if he hasn’t a dollar, llernard Poos the girls' infatuation, Will cut his hair before graduation. Dorthy Ganther is very shy, Rut she will be alright bye and bye. Esther Goeke, although very tall, Is only “16” after all. Lucile Gunther is so very tall and slim, That she will have to stoop quite a ways to him. Raymond Gutmann, who is so shy, Will some day go above the sky. Vernon Headapohl, a thinking man Laughs and jokes when ever he can. Marie Heller, who lives on Main, Never takes an umbrella when she knows it will rain. Emma Herbst, who talks so much, W rote this with an inoffensive touch. Stanley Hoegner, the high school sport. Never saw the Kiri he couldn’t court. Vennard Killian, is very meek and shy. Hut we never could sec just the reason why. Fredrick Knost, on mischief always bent, Is our most worthy president. Harry Kohler, who has a wireless station, Is always wanting to take a vacation. Marguerite Krein, who sports nose glasses. Wear her hair in tangled masses. Getha Lorton of wonderful fame Says the boys don't like her name. Chloe Lotz from way up east. Is afraid of every kind of beast. Don Lusk, a stranger here, Will be alright don't never fear. Agnes McCullough, whose hair is light. Has dimples that are sometimes out of sight. Emma Metz, who is engaged, Is very soon going to be caged. Helen Merkle, who always giggles, Is afraid of worms that wiggle. Ruth Milliette, who goes with Howard, Is not very much of a coward. Grace Myers, who likes to ride with a crony, Aught never to try her hand at matrimony. Nettie Miley, who does not like tests, Thinks she can write poetry the best. Vernon Miller, Glen’s chum, Thinks he sure can ramble some. Lee Nans, a luishy base ball man, Works out all the tricks he can. Edna Neidemire, a dainty high school girl, Surely can set boys heads awhirl. Agnes Nevvmicr. who use to like Don, Lives very far out of town. Margaret Nichols, who lives on Pearl. Goes with Ralph rather than with a girl. Mary Orphal, so short and chubby, (Page Fifty-three) Is just crazy for a hubby. Charles i’arlette a high school boy, Is always sure to have some toy. Helen Read, whose friend is Ruth, Is always sure to tell the truth, llillic Schoonover, the athlete, Is also noted for two big- feet. Ida Strominger and Kittie are twins. And at 8:29 they always come in. Florence Stueve of far famed beauty, Would like the boys to call her “Ctitic.” Fernonda Tabler, writes a good business letter, And says the Juniors could not do better. Helen Vossler never broke. Says the Seniors are a joke, lieitlah Zint, Freddie's “Sis,” ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘1 ■! ■� IVUVIIV. O V.HO, Never wants the Juniors to hiss. EMMA HERBST. (Page Fifty-four) CLASS WILL The Last Will and Testament of the Senior Class WE, the members of the Class of 1915, being one the verge of demise, make this last will and testament. For four years, we have been attacked by the terrible disease known as Book-Wormitissimus, and now the end is ap- proaching. For a period it seemed as if we would conquer this mighty foe, but at the last minute, it called to its aid many formidable opponents. We were besieged on all sides. Burk's Speech on Concilation, the awful Civics, the terrible brain racking Physics, and many others, attacked our over-burdened brains and now we are about to give up the ghost. Therefore, being of sound mind, the aforesaid Class of 1915, doth make this last will and testament, all others being declared null and void. FIRST.—We hereby bequeath to the Juniors all witty sayings, grave re- marks and wonderful discussions heard during the Senior recitations, and hope that they will profiit thereby. SECOND.—We do hereby bequeath to the Sophomires the roof and sin- cerely hope that they will never raise it. THIRD.—We bequeath to the “Freshies” all our playthings and advise that they use them with discretion. To Miss Conrath:—We bequeath the last remains of Ceasar, Virgil, and Cicero. May their spirits never haunt her. To Miss Howell:—We bequeath a golden coat hook for her faithful con- duct as keeper of the girls’ cloakroom. To Miss Nixon:—We bequeath all the light she was able to bottle up from our brightness during the past year, and our arguments why we should NOT take Burk’s Concilation. To Miss Fenbcrg:—We bequeath the new book entitled “Deutschland uber alles” (All over with the Dutch.') To Miss Thompson:—We bequeath a book called “Twigs of Ohio” and wish her many happy days in the study of it. To Miss Bowen:—We bequeath all the splendid models of regular polehedrons made by the third year class and also the second year class along with all possible practical applications of Geomotry. To Mr. Gifford:—We bequeath a revised edition of the constitution of the United States and also one of Ohio, hoping that he will make all the Civics pupils of the future memorize them, as he has us. To Mr. Lusk:—We bequeath all our knowledge of Science, but fear that he may not be able to use it. To Mr. Gardner:—We bequeath the memory of the many clicks of the typewriters and the scratches made bv our industrious pencils in shorthand. To Mr. Munk:—We bequeath all the pupils that wish to become members of the hammer gang, or the celebrated knockers of B. H. S. Drawn by, and attested to, before us, on this day in the year of our Lord, One Thousand, Nine Hundred Fifteen. WALTER ANDERSON, HOWARD STREIGIIT.. Notaries Public. (Page Fifty-five) CLASS PLAY 5. “THE SENATOR” CAST OF CHARACTERS. Senator Hannibal Rivers.........................Leo Hassenauer Alexander Armstrong, Secretary of State..............Harrv Knost Count Ernest von Strohl. an Austrian Diplomat......Irwin Henry Ling Ching, Secretary of Chinese Legation............Dana House Vance, the Senator's Private Secretary...............Herbert Cox Lieutenant George Schuyler....................Ferdinand Detjen Isaiah Sharpless, an ex-Congressman................Harold Fisher Silas Denman, a Relic of the Days of Webster....Moritz Clausing Mabel Denman...................................Pauline Plankeil Mrs. Schuyler.......................................Ruth H owell Mrs. Armstrong.................................Mildred Milliette Josie. her Stepdaughter....................................Helen Snyder Mrs. Hillary, a susceptible young Widow.............Cecil Miller Topsy, the Senator's Colored Servant................Helen Couch ACT 1.—Scene. Home of Silas Denman. ACT 2.—Scene. Armstrong's Parlors. ACT 3.—Scene. Committee Room at the Capitol. ACT 4.—Scene. Senator's House in Washington. Time—The Present. ;Page Fifty-six) COMMENCEMENT Forty-fifth Annual Commencement and Class Play BLUME HIGH SCHOOL Thursday Evening, May Twenty-Seventh Nineteen Hundred Fifteen Brown Theatre Wapakoneta, Ohio Baccalaureate Service, Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday Evening May Twenty-third, Seven-Thirty Rev. W. F. Martin Alumni Banquet Friday Evening, May Twenty-eighth Junior-Senior Reception Friday Evening, May Twenty-first (Page Fifty-seven) (Page Fifty-eight) fifty-nine) High School Orchestra Director. Den Copeland; Piano, Esther Longsworth: First Violins, Evon Miller. Mariam Stueve and Harry Knon; Second Violins. Alice Katterheinrich, Milton VVehner, William Brinkmeyer and Lee Nans; Viola. Agnes Xewmier; Trombone, Herbert Cox: First Cornet, Raymond Zint: Second Cornet, Osroe Brackney; Clari- net. Wilbur Nagel; Drums, Irwin Henry. MUSIC We all love music. Although only a part of Monday and Wednesday af- ternoons are devoted to it, much enthusiasm is shown. M e look forward to Wednesday afternoons as to a holiday and can hardly wait till we reach the auditorium where our voices swell with “The Miller’s Wooing.” We arc es- pecially fond of lullabies and Miss Byer, our supervisor, says we sing them best of all. We are proud of our orchestra. It is the best that Illume High has ever had and much credit is due to its able leader, Don Copeland, who worked so faithfully with it. 1 he orchestra has helped to make our programs enjoyable and pleasing. All the members show much talent and we are looking forward to the great future which lies before each and every one of them. Class Song Farewell dear Illume High, Our time with thee is past, A kindly mother thou hast been until the very last; Our thoughts of all you taught us in the school and on the track, Shall always he remembered by the Orange and the Black. Chorus. Farewell dear old Blume High School, departure draweth near, May joy and honor be thine own through all thy future years. Second Verse. Four years of joy and labor are now about to end, But all the lessons thou has taught forever shall we commend; We loved thee Alma Mater in the days that have gone by. You shall never be forgotten our dear old Blume High. (Page Sixty) - TPE 4DY TO SEftV - (Page Sixty-one) mm ATHLETIC vUL vU mm STORY i,. ..i L ■' _i •' Tv 7T Vl Never before in the history of Blume High School was so much interest shown in Athletics as this year (1914-1915.) The pupils as a whole showed so much interest in athletics that an Ath- letic Association was immediately organized (Sept. 1914.) Upon so doing all the boys that cared to try for the base ball team were requested to be on hand at the ball park at 3:30 p. m. Mr. Husk and Mr. Gifford our able instructors in all lines of Athletics were not discouraged as about fifty young men strolled out to answer the call, it was not long however until Mr. Lusk’s good judg- ment of ball players had selected the best team possible from the material. After about a week's good practice, our boys started to fill out the schedule which had previously been arranged. Our first game was a total success, al- most the whole school turning out to cheer our boys on to victory. The game was won by us and a great reception was given the players as a token of con- gratulations. And so our boys followed on and on, winning game after game, until at the end of the season, which was short, it was found that we had won about 90% of our games. Next in this line came a track team and 1 know I will not be exaggerating to say that it was the best team Illume High School ever produced. Our boys practiced faithfully but did not encounter in any contests, other than inter- schoolastic. Next the boys started football; but football as a high school sport had a brief life. Parents objected to it because of its rough features. Now comes the one sport for which Illume High has always been famous, namely basket ball. We have four players left over from last year’s team in Stanley Hoegner. Walter Anderson, Robert Kolter and myself, and a score more players from which to select the other two. After working earnestly to master the game, we certainly accomplished this feat, because of the fact that we won all games played during the season. It would take too much time for me to go into detail concerning each and every game, but, I will give you a term by which the team was known in this part of the state, viz:—“A Flashing Streak of Lightning, now you can judge for yourselves. Illume High School can be proud of this team and in future years may they always look to it as a model team. The season lasted about three months and the team setting up a record which no previous team had done, willingly retired. • s J Now again we turned our faces toward base ball, much interest in the game coming from the fact that the Federal league was organized last summer and some of the boys thought perhaps they would be able to make good with it YVe had practically the same base ball team as in the fall, and the team played even better ball in the spring than in the fall. The line-up was as fol- iows : Pitcher. Catcher. L. Fielder, K. Fielder, C. Fielder, 1st Base, 2nd Base, 3rd Base, S. S., Sub., Coach. Each and every one of the players were well fitted for their respective positions. It happened that during the last game we played, a ball came to me Unfortunately I missed it and it hit me on my hand. Just at this time now readers don t be shocked, a piece of plastering fell off the wall and hit me on the hand and 1 yoke up and found that it was only a dream. Now it you still care to hear more about athletics I will, since you can rest assured, that I am awake now, tell you what reallv happened. In the fall we had some trouble getting ready for athletics and when we did get ready it was too late for base ball and as for football and a track team, Blume High had never had either, Io the great disappointment of all. the City Building was remodeled and we did not have any place to play basket ball. Waiting paneiitly for spring to come the boys were not disappointed because a small Athletic Association was formed and the boys began to practice. Six games ha e been scheduled. But at the time I am writing no game has been played HARRY KNOST. (Page Sixty-two) Association The things the staff has done. The things it trys to do, Will fill your hearts with fun; And quiet sadness too. The work has not been hard, But still it was no joke ; And we will not regard It as a heavy yoke. The hours we spent were fine, They gave and did not rob, For every single line Wins praise for this our job. The honor that we get Will give the greatest pleasure: And we can ne’er regret This book, our future treasure. The failures that we made, You ought not recognize— Please, do not start this raid, But come to compromise. The things we did are well And will each person please, That all we have to tell, And so we'll rest at ease. Now thanks to those we give Who kindly lent us aid; And we shall hope they'll live. And have a fortune made. All good things should be brief; It turns a fellow sad, And gives him lots of grief, And makes him feel so bad. MORITZ 0. CLAUSING. (Page Sixty-four) mm ' Tv ' Yv MANUAL V Uy sSUy ' Tv ' TV TRAINING mm ' TV ' Tv The most recent addition to our school curriculum is a course in manual training. A complete woodworking and mechanical drawing equipment was installed at the beginning of the year, and was later supplemented by a motor- driven variety saw bench and twelve inch jointer. The work at present is in elementary wood-work and mechanical draw- ing, but the course is planned to develop into a regular four year course in- cluding elementary and advanced woodworking, cabinet-making, wood-turn- ing, pattern-making, printing, forging and machine-shop practice. Along with these branches mechanical drawing is carried throughout the entire course of four years, requiring from two to four years, requiring front two to four periods per week, and covering elementary mechanical drawing, machine de- sign and architectural drafting. This year's work has consisted mainly of wood-work, but enough draw- ing was done at the beginning of the year to enable the pupil to make his own drawing of the furniture which he wished to make. In making a piece of fur- niture the pupil selects his own design, makes a complete working drawing of it and then estimates the cost of materials used in its construction. The material used by the boys is paid for by them. One dollar per year is charged as a shop fee which pays for general supplies, such as nails, screws, glue, sandpaper, cotton-waste, etc.. Besides this one dollar each pupil must pay for material used in the construction of any article which he takes home at the end of the year. During the past year one hundred and two boys have been enrolled in this course, of these fifty-two were eighth grade pupils and the remainder from the first and second year of high school. From all indications this num- ber will be greatly increased next year and without a doubt this department will be filled to its capacity. The present equipment consists of eighteen cabinet-makers, benches and tools to accommodate eighteen pupils per class. Each bench is equipped with eleven tools and aside from these is a large number of general tools to be used by the pupils in common. The two machines installed this spring are the latest and most improved on the market, both being built for the highest degree of efficiency and safety, and both driven bv separate three II. P. motors. With the addition of these machines and the possibility of a band-saw, grinder and lathes in the near future, the prospects are bright for one of the most up-to-date and thoroughly equipped departments in the state. (Page Sixty-five) f =m Mr. C. P. Stine is the janitor in our high school. He lias faith- fully and competently fulfilled his duties to the satisfaction of all. He is reliable and trust- worthy, and deserves the confi- dences and responsibilities with which he is intrusted. He is a master workman of invaluable ex- perience and keeps our building in the best condition. Page (Sixty-six) (Page Sixty-seven) THE JOKES TIT FOR TAT. Mr. Gifford (in U. S. History)— Now, Harold, do you object to war?” The class had just finished a discussion upon horrors of war. Harold Miller.—“Yes sir, I do.” Mr. Gifford.—“Now tell us why.” Harold.—“Because, wars make his- tory and I just hate history.” « S S IN A PHYSIC TEST. Question—Name the four units of work. Samuel Chrismer's answer—Good work, bad work, clean work, and dirty work. I «$� � «$� Three smart young men and three nice girls, All lovers true as steel; Decided in a friendly way To spend the day a-wheel. They started in the early morn. And nothing seemed amiss; And when they reached the leafy lanes. They in like rode two this They wondered by the verdant dale. Beside the rippling rill; The sun shone brightly all the while, They heard the song bird’s thrill— They sped through many a woodland glade. The world full of bliss! And when they rested in the shade, Theysat intwos likethis. ’I'he sun went down and evening came, A lot too soon, they said; Too long they tarried on the way, The clouds grew black o’er head. Down dashed the rain! They home- ward flew, Till one unlucky miss Slipped sideways—Crash ! Great Scott! The lot Wereallmixeduplikethis. .t. .5. Ruth Milliette,-—-“I told Howard last night that I did not want to look at him again.” Hulda Abe.—“And what did poor Howard do?” Ruth— Why, he got up and turned out the light.” i $• «2� You're the light of my life,” said Mary, As she softly kissed him good-night. Then came a voice from the top of the stairs, Mary, (nit out the light.” 5� 3 £� If you think your grandmother choked on these jokes in her cradle, determine next year that you will write some new ones. « Lucile Gunther (in English 3)— “John Woolman did not like to see white men intoxicate Indians so they could get their skins.” ; s J Blessings on thee, little man, Barefoot boy with cheeks of tan, Would that 1 might barefoot go; For I have corns on every toe. O Frank Schmidt (in Physics).— “W hy—er—if a fellow had a big mag- net in his pocket and was very close to the magnetic pole it would draw him right on it. wouldn’t it? Mr. Lusk—“No, Frank, it would tear your pocket.” S ?• 2 Ralph Groll having made up his mind to spend a Sunday evening with a lady friend on East Auglaize Street, decided to take with him a box of sweets. So having won a nice size box of dainties he went to the hotel and not thinking about results laid the box of candy on the radiator in his room. When the time arrived for him to keep the date he took the box and placing it under his arm walked forth. When it was time for Ralph and Miss ——______ (Page Sixty-eight) to open the hox, to Miss------’s sur- prise and Ralph’s embarrassment they found nothing but a mixture of cho- colate and sugar. ♦ ♦ ♦ Fred Knost (whispering to Helen Merkle in Geometry 3.) Mr. Gifford—“Fred, I wish you would hold those conversations until Sundav night.” •S 2 S Miss Thompson (in English 1)— “Why, class your punctuation is just terrible. Wordsworth, the famous poet, once walked six miles to the printing office, to have a comma chang- ed to a coin in one of his poems. Now, whv did he go to all that trouble?” Freshie.—“ ’Cause, he didn’t have no telephone.” ❖ Miss Nixon (in English 4.)—“It was Browning’s belief, that after death, the spirit would come back and live in the place where the person was happiest.” Harold Fisher.—“Do you think there are any spirits around this school house? «2� «2� «2� Bernard Foos, was asked why the school at Ada is sometimes called the Pharmacy school, and he said: “Be- cause farmers go to that school.” ■• Miss Rowan (in English 1)—“Her- cules, she was a strong man.” • g .......NON DE PLUMES................ Leona Folker ................Bones Ruth Smith ..................Fuzzy Harry Knost ...................Red Irvin Ilnry ..................Java Cecil Miller ..................Sis Alice McAvoy...................Bob Walter Arnold ...............Windy Margaret Nichols ..........Pickles Lewis Copeland.............Scrappy Edna Neidemire................Puss Iris Campbell ...............Irish Howard Streight................Doc 3 • Miss Bowen (in English 1.)—“Em- ma, what is the most beautiful picture you have seen, lately?” Emma Detjen (after hesitating a lit- tle.)—“W hy, your picture.” Class laughs. (Page Sixty-nine) APPLIED QUOTATIONS ..“Like ivy ’tis seen to wear an ever- lasting green.”—Freshman Class...... . .“Who are little wise, the best fools be.”—Sophomore Class............... ..“When one man proposes a good thing,. another man usually . proposes one so much better that nothing is done.”—Junior Meetings............. ..“His. chief .pastime .was .playing cards.”—Roy Winemiller............. . . The thought of it is too much.”— Physics............................ ..“Stiff, in opinions, always in .the wrong.”—Howard Streight............ ..“Not Hercules could have knocked out his brains, for he had none.”— Samuel Chrismer.................... ..“Proud, that she has learned .so much.”—Ruth Milliette.............. ..“Unthinking, wild, idle and young.” —Alvina Brockert................... ..“If. dirt was trumps, what .hands would you hold.”—Ruth Howell....... 3 • l Miss Nixon.— It is said that Haw- thorne was so handsome that when people met him in the woods, they could not help thinking, that he was a Greek God.” Charles Parlette (looking at Haw- thorne’s picture.)—“He looks just like me.” ♦ ❖ Ruth Milliette (in English) “Cooper heard of the Cherry Valley Massacre eleven years before he was born.” •2 • Mr. Gifford (in Civics.)—“Harold, what are some of the municipal activi- ties?” Harold Miller.—“Why, there is a board of Safety Directors who have to see that the people who own tenements have proper ventilation.” •S ! •$• 1-2-3-4-5-6-7, All the Juniors go to Heaven, Freshmen up Sophomores down, But Seniors may no place be found. They are weary, sad and quarrelsome, No one on this earth can please them. If they only had some sense; They might then hold more defense. Let them have it how they will, All they need is one big pill. To give them brain enough to stay ’Till the Junior Reception-Day. —THE JUNIORS. Weather Recast: Somewhat different from yesterday T11E VOL. I. I )A 11 .Y CIIIKP EDITOR A SEPTEMBER SUSPECTED BANK ROBERY. Citizens saw a light in the bank early this morning. An alarm was spread and help summoned from nearby towns. When the bank was entered the presdent Dana House was found playing sol- itaire. He explained by say- ing that Itis mother-in-law was visiting at his house and so he stayed at the bank all night in order to get some rest. Marie McBride, the candi- date for mayor, made a speech last night which was heard by hundreds of ardent admirers. She is always ac- companied by her secretary, Mamie Fogt. They arc very enthusiastic and enter pool- halls where they plead for support. LCCAL MAN FAMOUS. Moritz .Clausing’s .poem, “Ode to a Fly.” has recently been staged. It is a play of poetic fragrance, deep senti- ment and emotion. Pauline Plankell’s new book. The Center of The Karth. is now on sale at the bargain store. This is a very deep subject but has received the same masterly treatment that her other books show. The illustrations, by Koneta Gibbs, show great imagina- tive power. The editor received a let- ter from Mr. and Mrs. Lot- ridge who arc in India say- ini that they had converted 25000 heathen Inst week. At that rate thev will have to re- turn to America if they wish to continue their work. —o— The new Domestic Science teacher arrived yesterday. She is Miss Helen Couch. Mr. Beech, a Mathematical teacher at the high school, took her home from prayer meeting last night. Paris, Sept. 1.—The ap- pearance in this city of Mad- amoiselle Snyder of the Unit- ed States of America in A Doll’s House has been a great delight to dramatic cir- cles. —Chicago. Sept. 2.—The wife of the new minister to Peru was formerly Miss Lounetta Reinhart, who met her hus- band while teaching school in this city. GENTLEMAN HABERDASHER Leo Hcmmcrt Dashing fall styles, direct from Paree. Latest suits with lace ruffles on collars and cuffs. While they last, reduced from $10 to $9.95. They won’t last long. Harry Knost has gotten a i- b as dishwasher at the Wiefenbach hotel. He will furnish violin music with your meals for a reasonable com- pensation. The menu for dinner to-morrow is: Fried Chicken Mashed potatoes Fried potatoes Corn Bologna Ham Jelly (three kinds) Molasses Pie (any kind) Miss Alma Fisher, the mathematical teacher, escap- ed from her room where she had been penned by some mischievous pupils, by the use of the fourth dimension. Frank Schmidt received a patent on his wonderful in- vention for seeing air. Wc do not know whether it can be used for either cold or hot air. Beginning to-morrow this paper will print a series of articles written by the cele- brated actress. Iri Campbell. The first will be “My Search for a Millionaire Husband.” COURT HOUSE NEWS. Mrs. R. Headapohl has ap- plied for a divorce from her husband, through her lawyer, Leo Hassenaucr. The plain- tiff claims that while arguing about how long bread should be baked her husband threw one of her biscuits at her. She says that if it had hit her she might have been killed. It will be remembered that Mrs. Headapohl was formerly Ruth Howell who took a Do- mestic Science course at Ohio Wesleyan. Stanley Hocgner was caught by the truant officer, Howerd Streight, playing hookey yesterday. Wilbur Nagel was arrested bv the humane officer. Roy Wjnemiller. He pleaded guilty to the charge of fur- ously speeding his Ford on the streets of this city. He was lined $1. but hasn’t paid it yet. Marriage License. Esther Longs worth. Carl T rau. —o— The public will have the pleasure of seeing Alice Mc- Avoy at the Opera House to- morrow night. She will star as little Eva in “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” This play is direct from New York where it was one of the season’s greatest successes. Walter Anderson has start- ed a loan office. It will be re- membered that Mr. Anderson was of a very saving dispo- sition while in school, and while there probably assem- bled enough wealth to enter this business. Anyone wish- ing to loan him anv money is invited to rail bv phone, num- ber 7654873452. —o— In the suffrage parade yes- terday Alma Elliott fell off the band wagon and suffered a broken trombone. SNOOZE HEfiEN CROIT ¥71 Beginning our startling new novel J1j BIG BEN ’twill make yon open yotir eyes. Head it now. It was written for risinir young people. MORNING NO. 15. LOCALS. Edith Baker will take up her work in the slums of this city soon. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey an- nounce the engagement of their daughter, Winona, to the noted statesman, Ecrd- nando Detjen. Taeuschs' received a mes- sage from their daughter, Charlotte, who is traveling in Europe, saying that she is engaged to the prince of Hungary. Madam Rurnfield was immediately hired to make the trousseau. Dr. H. Miller is in this city at the bedside of the great aviator. Edwin Ramgc. who has a very bad case of mumps. Mr. Ramge is at death’s door but Dr. Miller thinks that he can pull him through. Irvin Henry is visiting at his home this week, from New York, where he is em- ployed in the tower of the Singer building. We always knew Mr. Henry would go Up in this world. Many of our citizens were in Montra attending the wed- ding of Florence Heintz. We did not learn the grooms name. Gertrude Elliott was enter- tained at a farewell party last night bv Mrs. C. Werner, nee Cecil Miller. Miss Elliott has joined the Hummel cir- cus. where she will be fea- tured as a trapeze performer. Mrs. L. Winget, nee Mil- dred Milliette was given a rummage shower by many of her friends last night. She has iust returned from her wedding trip. Richard Sibert lost a cow. It died from eating too much green grass. It had been in the habit of eating blue grass. A GREAT CONTEST. Will be carried on in the All you have to do is to till following ficticious names, these magnificent prizes: FIRST PRIZE.—One of Schmidt’s diamonds. SECOND PR IZ E.—Beaut i- ful crayon tinted picture of “Winemiller’s First Shave.” Biggest knocker—Na-el. Biggest bluffer—Fis-er. Biggest loafer—Ko- -cr. Most talented—Sn--er. Most popular—Ta-usch. Most dependable-----x. Most poetical—Claus- -g. Most conceited—Sc-mi-t. Most oratorical—De-jcn. Most carefree—McA-oy. Most studious—Mi- -ie- -e. Most changeable—Smi-h. Most jovial—Gertrude E----- io- -. Most talkative—Wh-te-an. Most earnest—Ba-cr. Most cautious—Beec-. Most ambitious—Harold Mi- -er. Most candid—Alma E- -io- -. Most roguish—Sibe-t. Most diligent—Brin-me-er. Most impulsive—Hein-z. Marie Brinkmeyer was married by the justice of peace. Harold Fisher, this morning. After the ceremony they were escorted by their friends on a motorcycle to the Farmer’s hotel. After the feast the guests enjoyed a fine musical program. Robert Kolter executed a beautiful solo on the trap drums. Marie Whiteman has taken a position as Kindergarten teacher in one of the public schools of Cleveland. The Professor of Physics at Wittenburg spent Sunday calling on Leona Folker. columns of this newspaper, out the missing letters in the and you will receive one of Most sensible—Alma Fis-er. Most considerate—Cr-w. Most refined—Rein-art. Most cynical—Lo-rid-e. Most reserved—Fo-e. Most pensive—McBri-e. Most boisterous—He-ry. Most curious—Plan-ell. Most demure—Bail-y. Most agreeable—Gi- -s. Most argumentative—An-er- son. Slangiest—Ram-e. Slowest—Wincmi- -er. Handsomest—H---------. Busiest—11 as-ena-er. Bossiest—Lo- -s-or- -. Littlest—Cou-h. Wittiest—How- -1. Gigglicst—Hunim- -. Merriest—Cecil M......... C utest—Ho-se. Cleverest—Strei- -t. Liveliest—Bnrn-ie-d. Shvest—Wei-en-ach. Daintiest—Fo-ker. Sincerest—Bur-cn. Kindest—Katter-en-rv. Most stubborn—Kn-st. Most amiciable—Camp-e-I. LECTURES. Della Burden will lecture at the town hall to-night on the “Stingyncss of Man.” Everybody come. Special in- vitation to men. She moves to tears. No collection. Sil- ver offering. —o— Ruth Smith will give the lecture. “Wichery and Estasy of ShelKeWs Poetry” at the Theatre, Monday. Tuesday her lecture will be “Teleegra- phy and Teleexaphic Opera- tors I Have Known.” Marie Crow has accented a position as governess of the children of the multimillion- aire Cox, of Uniopolis. RECIPE FOR RICHES. Why fret because Fortune is hiding And won't pay a call at your door? Why not go and find it. Then throttle and bind it. So that it will stay evermore? Think you that a grouch long abiding Will win for you Fortune or Fame? You're on the wrong alley. Shift over: don’t dally. A growl never wins in the game. Don't wander about like a creature Bereft of all hope. Roll your sleeves Clear up to the muscle. Then go out and hustle. And show you're a man who achieves. Just fasten a smile on your feature And keep it there day after dav. A smile pricks that bubble Which men label Trouble. And wipes Worry's wrinkles away. ♦ Mr. Gifford (in Chemestrv Now. if anything should happen to go wrong with this experiment, we and the lab- oratory with us. would be blown sky- high. Come closer, pupils, so that you may better able to follow me. Class laughs. ♦ M iss Bo wan (in Geom. 3)— Edna, what is a convex polygon? Edna Xeidemire (after stammering a minute.i “Well, it is one that hasn't got its top caved in. Mr. Gardner (dictating words in shorthand, turned to John Martin.)— “John, shortly. Alice McAvoy; “John who? Miss Nixon trying to shift the 3rd year English classes, i—“Don could vou recite in the afternoon? Don Copeland.—“Xo I'm full all af- ternoon. Mr. Gifford ( in Civics.)— Helen, if you don’t be quiet I will put you up here on my chair. Helen Couch.—“Well, that would be alright, just so vou get off of it first Miss Thompson (in Botanv.)— W hat is that scaley part on a potato used for? Christa Crow.—“To keep the dirt out of the potato’s eyes. REMINDED. Dick.— I thought you were not go- ing to give Miss Bankem anything for her birthday.” Tom.—“I wasn't. But how could I refuse? She sent me a bunch of for- get-me-nots the dav before. ♦ ♦ Mr. Gifford (in Civics.)—“What is a breach of peace? Frank Schmidt.—“It means always quarreling, its just like marriage or breach of promise.” HER AIM. Through life's range Her maiden aim Was just to change Her maiden name. Iluelah Zint (in English.)— Irving's father was a Scotchman and his moth- er was an Englishman. � ♦ Mr. I.usk (in Physics.)— Benjamin Franklin in some way stored up elec- tricity. How did he do it? Edwin Ramge.—”He used the bot- tle first.” ♦ ♦ Emma Herbst (in English.)— Irv- ing viewed the scenery of the Hudson river, before it was discovered. ■ Helen Couch (translating German into English.)—Der Mann wingte ihr rah seinem Rohrstock. “The man winked at her with his cane. 4 9 FAMOUS INVENTIONS. Frank Schmidt has recently com- pleted another of his famous inven- tions by which he claims it possible to see the air in its molecular state. Frank a!s states that he has only tried it up- on cold air but has reasons to believe it w ill work equally as w ell on hot air. if not better. Mr. Gifford has invented a new tele- phone by which you can talk both through the receiver and transmitter. He tried it out one day in the Studv- hall but. seeing it would not work very well we would advise you, not to in- vest in one. ♦ What on earth would Helen Croft do without her handkerchief? (Page Seventy-two) WANT COLUMN. WANTED: By Miss Fenberg; a letter from “him” on Monday. By Miss Thompson; something to make her fat. By Miss Howell; a new tablet to re- cord names of the “talkers,” in the cloak room. By Miss Nixon ; a curling iron. By Miss Bowen; some lawyer to be company to her, while on her trip to Boston. By Mr. Lusk; an alarm clock to keep Leo Hassenauer awake in Physics Class. By Mr. Gardner; a shorthand class that does not whisper. By Mr. Gifford; someone that does as lie wishes. By Mr. Monk; a fiv e-room cottage. Cecil Miller (in English 4.)—“Miss Nixon, do these grades we make in this test count very much?” Miss Nixon.—“Yes indeed.” Cecil.—“Well, mine will not count very much.” � |� $ • A little girl rushed into a drug store, handed the druggist a note, and said: “Ma wants this quick.” The druggist opened the note and read: “Please send me a dime’s worth of calomel and soda for a man in a capsule.” ■? !• Mr. Gifford (in Geometry 3.)— “Marie do you understand that Theorm ?” Marie Heller.—“Yes sir!” Mr. Gifford.—“Alright then, explain it. Marie.—“I can't when you look at me that way.” '?■ ❖ 5� Percy.—“My father occupies the chair of applied physics at Harvard.” Chimmie.—“Chee, dats nuthin’ me brudder occupied the chair of applied electricity at Sing Sing.” s Helen Snyder (in Civics, after the class had finished a discussion, about: only men in their own home town can vote.)—“Do tramps vote?” Mr. Gifford.— No. They are usual- ly away from home.” (Page Seventy-three) WE KNOW THEM BY THEIR SAYINGS: Gertrude Elliott”—I should worry.” Anna Bustetter.—“Aw, git out. Harry Kohler.—“Who said so?” Alice McAvoy.—“What of it?” Pearl Naylor.—“Shut up.” Walter Anderson.—“Sure, didn’t you know that?” Della Burden.—“Well I guess.” Esther Longsworth.—“Say, «lid you see Sim ?” Norma Hummel.—“I think so too.” Cecil Miller.—“Sure.” Dana House.—“Sure, Mkie.” Helen Croft.—“Is my nose shiny?” Herbert Cox.—“You know.” Helen Couch.—“That’s what I sav.” :• '■ Mr. Lusk (speaking to Helen Croft) —“Now, what have you got?” Helen Croft.—“Too much.” 5 5 2 WHAT HIGH SCHOOL IS. Aspiration Anticipation Expectation Explanation Hard Occupation Condi tionalization Short Vacation Examination Passification Four Years’ Duration of The Advocation of The Last Salvation in Sweet Graduation. s S 8 Frank Schrimp (transcribing short- hand notes.)—“We have noted that shipment is to be made to J. S. Parker Co., New Orleans, Alabama.” «3� 3� � Said he to her: Your teeth are like the stars, (The maiden's face grew bright) Your teeth are like the stars, dear, For they all come out at night. «3� «§� «• Mr. Gifford (in I’. S. History.)— “Leona, what is meant by the salary grab in 1873?” Leona Folker.—“Well, the men of Congress had their salaries increased from 5000 dollars to 750 dollars. Miss Nixon (in English 4.)—“It is always easier to remember injuries than to remember kindnesses.” Cecil Miller.—“Then we ought to remember llurke's Conciliation.” S ❖ S Kreshie.—“I'm trying my best to get ahead. Senior.—“Land sakes, you need one. S 8 At my desk at 8:15, 1 watched the pupils coming in, Some were earnest and in haste, Others gay and happy faced. First of all the Presides come, To get the nineties was their aim, Gracious! this Algebra, Some exclaimed in great dismay. Next the Sophomores came in sight, To watch them enter was my delight, With their great Geometries, English books and Histories. Now the Juniors they appear, All they think is “One more year,” ()ne more year of faithful study, Then they say that We'll be ready.” Last of all some others came. You can easy guess their name, I h ave and thoughtful were their looks. When they quickly took their books. —ALMA FISHER. • • � S A SECOND GEORGE WASHING- TON. Frank Schmidt got up at 7 o’clock, walked three-quarters of a mile to his uncle’s farm, shot a rabbit at half past six and another at a quarter until sev- en ; he then cleaned both rabbits which he said took him fully an hour and was at school at 7:45. •2 3 t Miss Nixon (in English 4.)—“What is the flower of Germany?” Irvin Henry.— The Dutchman’s Breeches.” •3� !■ Miss Bowen.—“What is a poly- gon ?” llulda Abe.—“A dead parrot.” Leo Hemmert.—“Who gave you the black eye. Schrimpf?” Franklin Schrimpf.—“Nobody, I was looking through a knot hole at’a base- ball game and had it sun burnt ” S 5 %• Mr. Lusk (in Physics.)—“What kind of water do you put in test tubes? Frank Schmidt. “C. P.” Mr. Lusk (in Physics.)—“If you have metals that arc non-conductors, how do you make conductors out of them ?” 5 3 POOR FRESHIES. I walked into the study hall The first day of the year, And saw a lot of green stuff— Oh Gee said I, what’s here? I stopped a teacher near my desk. And asked, Why all this grass? ( h that, she said, without a grin, Is this year's Freshman Class. i $• s RECENT BOOKS. “How I Won My Wife,” 10 volumes, $.30 per set.—Mr. Lusk. The Heavenly Twins.”—Cora and Nora Chiles. Innocence Abroad.”—Marie Whit- man. “Reveries of a Bachelor.”—Guy Lot- ridge. 'flic Farmer’s Annual.”—Samuel Chrismer. 3 .s j Gertrude Elliott (reciting in U. S. History.)—“Clay had supporters all around.” Z‘ 3 Florence Ileintz (in U. S. History.) —“And the Mexicans shed American blood!” ♦2� «2� 2 Miss Nixon (in English 4.)—“Cer- berus, a dog guarded the gates of Hades.” Leo Hemmert.—“Why, I thought Cerberus was Midnight’s husband.” •: '• •£ THE AGES OF MEN. Firse Age.—Sees the earth. Second Age.—Wants it. Third Age.—Hustles to get it. Fourth Age.—Desides to be satisfied, fifth Age.—Becomes still more mod- erate. Sixth Age.—Now content to possess a six-by-two strip of it. Seventh Age.—Gets the strip. ❖ «3� «S� Mr. Gifford (in U. S. History.)— “Raymond, what is specie? You ought to know you live on the farm.” Ruth Smith (turning to Raymond.) —“Raymond, do you raise Species on your farm?” (Page Seventy-four) NEW PLAYERS IN OLD PLAYS. The Music Master.......Don Copeland The Time, The Place, The Girl— All The Time, Any Place .....................Emnta Herbst The Merry Widow........Iris Campbell Al. G. Fields's Minstrels.... ..................Stanley Hoegner .....................Dana House .....................Irvin llenry .....................Herbert Idle Peter Pan, The l’oy who wouldn't grow...............Jay Rohrbacher The Girl Question .. Robert Anderson The Lion and The Mouse.. .. .. .. Ferd Detjen and Helen Couch 'Phe Newly-Weds and Their Baby Mr. and Mrs. Gifford and John Ho- mer Gifford. .. .. Follies of To-Day........... Robert Kolter, Stanley Hoegner, Harry Knost and Wilbur Nagel. J s Mr. Lusk (in Com. Arith.)—“If 6 per cent, of the milk is butter, what are the remaining per cents? Johnny Martin.—“Buttermilk.” •! v J Harold Fisher (in Physics.)—“Steam is ice water gone crazy with the heat.” £ • Ilulda Abe (in English Lit.)—“John Bunyan’s father married a woman.” ❖ Miss Nixon (in English 4.)—“Now Class, if you were lost in the woods would you not like to hear the chickens crow ?” •5- ? • Mr. Gifford (in U. S. History.)— “The silver dollar was rarely in circu- lation and was therefore exported to Europe where silver was worth more as bullion than here as coin. Now what is meant by the word bullion?” Ruth Howell.—“I always thought that word meant soup?” Ralph Siferd receiving an invitation to a party with R. S. V. P. on it. Think- ing that R. S. meant his initials and V. P. meant his partner’s, he ran all over town hunting a girl with those initials. ! $ § Mr. Gifford.—“What did Columbus have in view when he started on his first voyage?” I loward Streight.—“Water.” (Page Seventy-five) Alice McAvoy (in U. S. History.)— “Mr. Gifford, who makes out the His- tory exams-” Mr. Gifford.—“Why, Mr. Reynolds.” Cecil Miller.—If lie makes them out I am afraid that he will think that we have had dates, and we haven’t. v • «3 J S Miss Bowen (in Geometry 2.)— “What is the value of pi? (.3.1416) Fred Shearer.—“Five cents a quar- ter.” §� «5� $� Everybody works but the Juniors, And they fool around all day Dreaming of Geometry or Chemistry, And wishing for time to play. The Seniors arc some busy. Sophs and Freshmen are the same: Everybody works but the Juniors But thev get there just the same. Mr. Lusk (in Physics.)—“What is the practical use of liquid air?” Ferd Detjen.—“To freeze ice.” -• t � Alfred Veit (in shorthand 4.)— “What does bagetelle mean?” Mr. Gardner.—Practically nothing.” ♦ ♦ ♦ Mary Piper to young college fellow securing votes: Young man at the door.—“Are you the lady of the house?” Mary.—“No, she is busy at present.” Young man.—“Would you vote for me? I am------------------.” Marv.—“Why, I am not a suffra- gette. Alma Elliott (transcribing short- hand notes.)—“He being very tired, sat down on a green mold.” Class laughs. Mr. Gardner.—“All the molds I ever saw were brown.” «5 .5. Vennard Killian (translating in Fourth Year German.)—Ein ernster Cast stimmt nicht zum Hachqeithaus. “An earnest guest speaks at the wed- ding. $ «5� «S’ Mr. Gardner (reading for dictation in shorthand.)—“If I were twenty? now remember this is Elbert Hubbard, talking.” Class roars. A lady walked into a grocery store, And, looking ’round saw Hassenatter; 'I want some country sausage,” she did declcre, Said Hassenauer, “Mr. Taeusch tends to the china-ware.” Mr. Gardner (dictating in shorthand 4.)—“He saw apparently nothing.” Lillia Weifenbach.—“A pair of what ?” 8 •? Mr. Gifford (in U. S. History, speak- ing of the Ostend Manifesto.)—“What is Ostend ?” Ruth Smith.—“It’s a man.” «$ � Couplets: Agnes Xewntier—Harry Kohler Ruth Milliettc—Howard Streight Mary VV'enk—Walter Arnold Norma Hummel—Ralph Groll Marie Heller—Harold Miller Esther Longs worth—Carl Trau Elsie Hardin—Robert Anderson Marie Brinkmeyer—LeRoy Cook Charlotte Taeusch—Lee Naus Namoi Beisheini—John Taeusch Cecil Miller—Carl Werner Ruth Smith—Oran Shelley Lucile Julien—Wilbur Schultz Emma Herbst—Johnny Martin Irene Hamam—Don Copeland Dorothy Milliette—Harold Stilson Norma Werner—Wni. Brinkmeyer Ruth Howell—Raymond Headapohl $� «• t?� Mr. Lusk (in Physics.)— The mouthpiece has a porus screen in it Why?” Emery Fogt.—“To protect the diaphragm.” ❖ Jennie Burnfield.—“People always say that men who have high foreheads are intelligent.” Ruth Smith.—“How about a bald headed man ?” Clark Kridler (reciting in Geometry Miss Bowen.—“That is not correct!” Clark.—“That is what the book says.” Miss Bowen.—“That is the way you people get into trouble by remember- ing just what the book says. Clark.—“No Mam, we get into trou- ble by not remembering what the hook says.” MISTAKES WILL HAPPEN IN TYPEWRITING. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! Bang! What was that ? Cecil Miller then cried ; Then gazing down at the good old ma- chine, The purple typewriting ribbon she spied. The tap flew off and it lay in a string. Across the full length of the isle. But Cecil poor thing was not to blame For she had been working hard all the while. Now, Mr. Gardner was near and the accident saw, So to her rescue politely he came. “Just give me your chair,” to Cecil he said, “I’ll fix it for you all the same.” After lifting the machine off to one side; For it seemed to be very hard work, The girls who were watching then all laughed; For there laid a beer bottle cork. NETTIE MI LEY. •S 4 S Mr. Lusk (talking about the num- ber of cylinders an automobile con- tains.)—“You know the new machines have eight cylinders but I am going to wait ’till next year and get a ten cyl- inder. • 8 S Now is the time to buy Thermome- ters for they will soon be going up. «5� «$� Mr. Lusk (in Physics.)—“What do you mean by a compound engine?” C lass hesitates in answering. Mr. Lusk.—“Well does it mean two or three?” Lounetta Reinhart.—“No, it means more than one.” • •$ 8 Mr. Lusk (in Physics talking of the red coloring in some theremometers.) —“It is red because it is to be read.” S P Howard Streight (in Civics.)— It doesn’t do any good to have a town go dry, for the people get drunk any- way, now look at Piqua, there are al- ways drunks traveling between Sid- ney and Piqua. Cecil Miller.—“Yes Sir, the cars are always full. (Page Seventy-six) HIGH SCHOOL SONG LIBRARY. Good-Bye—Seniors. I Want a Girl—Ozro Brackney. A Heart to Let—Xorina Hummel. When a Girl, Whose Heart in Break- ing Loves a Boy Who Does Not Care—Helen Fisher. Sweet Dreams I’m Dreaming—Ruth Smith. Gee! I Wish I Was Big—Helen Couch. Aviation Rag—Frank Schmidt. The Lass With the Delicate Air— Marie Crow. Lillia, and Her Little Wooden Shoes— Lillia Weifenbach. All Alone—Richard Sibert. Little Blonde Baby—Ada Weber. He's Dancing His Heart Away— Stanley lloegner. I'll Do It All Over Again—Moritz Clausing. I Attempt From Love's Sickness to Fly—Harry Knost. A Spart-Rib From the Butcher-Shop of Life—Charlotte Taeusch. You Won My Heart—Cecil Miller. Tell Me Once Again You Love Me— Mildred Milliette. OH With The Old Love On With The New—Gertrude F.lliott. Thou Wonderous Youth—Emma Herbst. Every Girl Must Meet Her Fate— Esther Longsworth. The Only Little Girl At Home—Alma Fisher. Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fond- er—Leona Folker. I Don't Care What Happens to Me Now—Seniors after final exams. If I Only Had a Dollar of My Own— Walter Anderson. My Crooney Melody—The Miller's Wooing. I Wants to Be The Leading Lady— Helen Snyder. My Heart To-Night in New Carisle— Florence I leintz. When Daddy Comes Marching Home —John Homer Gifford. Hearts A-Flame—Charlotte T. and Lee Nans. Chatter-Box Rag—Alma Elliott. Tickle the Ivories—Don Copeland. The Whirlwind—Alice McAvoy. The Man Higher Up—Herbert Cox. The Task Masters—The Faculty. (Page Seventy-seven) Please Don't Wake Me Up I'm Sleep- ing—Leo Hassenauer. Please Don't Take My Lovin’ Man Away—Marie Heller. • « Miss Fenberg.—“Alma, I believe it is your fault that the boys back there talk so much.” Alma Fisher.—“Well, I haven’t any- thing else to do.” ♦ ♦ ♦ Ruth Smith, looking out of the win- flow on a cloudy day.—“Oh! the sun looks like the moon.” «$. .9. «9, Mary Brinkmeyer (in U. S. History) — The country was yet a front ear (frontier.’’) .9. .3. .3. Miss Thompson (in English 2.)— “What is a periodic sentence?” Carroll Davis.—“I don't know.” Miss Thompson.—“Didn't I tell you that if you would remember that you would never forget it? •S S 3, One morfiing after the night before, Miss Nixon in deep thought, walked up and down the aisles in the study hall. She thought it was the third period in the morning. She noticed Mr. Lusk standing by the window and heard a class in her room. She thought it was Mr. Lusk’s class in Arithmetic and wondered why he did not go and conduct it. Poor Miss Nixon! looking round the hail she noticed many strange faces that are not in her study period. After composing her thoughts she glanced at the clock and noticing the time and also seeing Mr. Lusk still standing there, turned her head the other direction and fairly ran toward her class-room, her eyes dancing with laughter and her face a-blaze. She found her class sitting in their respec- tive scats and all of them laughing at her ridiculous mistake and wondering what on earth, her mind had been dwelling on. ♦ ♦ ♦ Mr. Gifford. “Roy, haven’t you a book ?” Roy Winemiller.—“I haven’t been up yet. Mr. Gifford.—“When do you think you will go up.” LATIN SCHOLARS COMPLAINT. Twenty lines of Virgil Twenty lines to dig. I've dug and dug, and yet my grade.. Don’t look so very big. Twenty-five lines of Virgil Twenty-five lines to “cram” If 1 don't work just a little bit harder I'll llunk in the final exam. Thirty lines of Virgil Its getting worse and worse, If this keeps up till the end of the year I know I'll need a hearse. 5 t 3 Robert Kolter (talking about Caesar’s bridge.) “How did they get those boards carved out that way, they had no saws? Ralph Siferd.—“With sandpaper.” •s ?• 5 Marie Brinkmeyer. — We should get our pictures taken early when Mr. Helpling hurries he doesn’t take any time.” Harold Fisher.—“Why is a ele- phant? Prank Schmidt.— To make baby rattlers.” Mr. Lusk.—“I would say to make ivory heads for Seniors.” GOT HIS WIRES CROSSED. A German farmer who had lost his horse advertised it in this way: “One nite the udder day about a week ago last month I herd me a noise by der I runt middle of tbe pac yard which did not use to be. So I jumps the bed out und runs mit der door und ven I seeds I finds my pig gray iron mare he was tied loose and runnin’ mit der stable off. Whoever brings him back shall pay five dollars reward. S S Walter Anderson.— Rockefeller’s money is tainted. Because ’taint mine and 'taint yours.” ■� •; ip Mr. Gifford.—“How do they raise the sinking fund?” alter Anderson.—“Don’t they have a board for that?” ? «• •! LOST.—By Wilbur Nagel, Helen Croft’s affections. Finder please re- turn to owner.. •S Dr. Streight.— Say Bill, has the Court of Appeals a commutator?” Rill Nagel.—“No, but their bells are of the ring type”’ (Page Seventy-eight) (Page Seventy-nine) THE ROGUES Name Winona Edith B Carl Be Marie H Della B Iris Campbell . Moritz Clausing Helen Couch .. Herbert Cox ... Helen Croft ... Marie Crow ... Ferd Detjcn ... Gertrude Elliott Alma Elliott ... Alma Fisher ... Harold Fisher . Mamie Fogt ... Leona Folker . Koneta Gibbs . Leo Hasscnauer Florence Heintz Leo Hemmert . Irwin Henry .. Dana House ... Ruth Howell Harry Robert Kolter Cecil Miller .. Harold Miller . Mildred Millietl Alice McAvoy Marie McBride Wilbur Nagel Pauline Plankc Edwin Ramge Frank Schmidt . Helen Snyder .. Howard Streight Charlotte Taeuscl Lilia Weifenbach Birth Wt. Ht. ...25-3-97 150 5-9 A . .. 16-5-97 128 5-6 ...5-9-97 101 5-2 . ..28-9-97 135 5-8 ...10-3-97 118 5-6 ...13-8-97 114 5-5 ...15-1-96 142 5-7 ...31-12-95 120 5-5 ...1-1-95 161 5-9 . ..11-12-97 99 4-11 ...6-5-96 158 5-7 ... 11-9-97 132 5-5 .. .5-11-97 130 5-8 ...25-8-96 138 5-9 ...8-10-96 134 5-4 ..3-7-97 134 5-4 ...14-3-97 119 5-6 ...12-7-96 153 5-8 ...17-11-95 96 5-1 ...12-12-96 134 5-8 135 5-3 . .23-8-97 118 5-6 . .10-10-96 135 5-3 i .. 18-7-96 146 5-9 ..26-1-98 138 5-7 130 5-53 ..28-11-96 139 5-6 ..11-1-98 118 5-5 ..22-11-9 128 5-4 . .30-3-96 150 5-10 . .27-6-97 150 5-11 ..2-1-98 118 5-0 . .2-2-96 135 5-7 105 5-2 ..6-5-96 148 5-10 ..29-10-97 98 5-3 . .8-10-96 120 5-6 .. 18-9-96 112 5-2 . .22-4-97 150 5-5 ..3-12-97 105 5-3 ..24-1-98 130 5-7 . .3-9-95 120 5-3 145 5-8 128 5-7 .. 9-8-97 140 5-8 ..16-7-97 117 5-6 ..21-7-97 135 5-6 .. 15-4-97 121 5-7 ..27-8-97 132 5-2 ..13-3-97 98 5-4 ..2-10-97 130 5-6 Favorite Writers blue li. blue blue grey greenish blue bluish green blue brown bluish green brown hazel greenish br. brown grey brown brown grey grey brown hazel brown brown brown greenish blue brown greenish grey brown brown blue blue grey violet brown greenish br. brown brown brown blue li. blue blue brown brown brown slate blue brown hazel violet blue blue brown light light brown black light blond blond brown light black li. br. brown brown brown brown brown light dr. br. dr. br. dr. br. dr. br. dr. br. blond brown black li br. brown dr. br. dr. br. red light light dr. br. brown black- dr. br. black light li. br. dr. br. light brown dr. br. brown li. br. black dr. br. light dr. br. brown brown Vermont Longfellow Whittier Cooper Browning M. J. Holmes Anna H. Shaw McGrath Burroughs Longfellow Burke Kipling Wordsworth Emerson Mark Twain Eliot Longfellow Shakespeare Longfellow Bryant Jack London Luke .McLuke Browning Luke McLuke A. K. Green Shakespeare Arthur Reeves Shakespeare Scott Luke McLuke Poe Myrtle Reed H. B. Wright Rex Beech H. B. Wright Eliot O. Henry Longfellow Henry Ford Dickens Cooper Scott Poe SheIl(E)y George Ade Kipling Bill Nye Burke Eliot Eliot Riley GALLERY Profession Parson Teacher Undecided Math, teacher Cook Stenographer Dressmaker Priv. Sec. to Pankurst M inister Kinder, teacher Railroad man Librarian Housekeeper Grocerman M issionary Bookkeeper Math, teacher Politician Teacher Nurse Artist Lawyer Housekeeper Architect Work (?) Bell hop Keeping house Bookkeeper Music teacher Dishwasher Chaffaucr Domestic bliss Farmer Stenographer Garbage collector Keeping house Nurse Teacher Face cream salesman Dom. Sci. teacher Farmer Teacher Telegraph operator Phy. Cult, teacher Physician Undecided Treasurer of '15 class Living model Bookkeeper Undecided Farmer Highest Ambition Hasn’t any Go to college Be a musician Go to college Make somebody happy Be farmer’s wife Enjoy life Marry a millionaire Be great To grow Be an orator Best annual yet To be happy Electrical engineer Recite in Civics Not to Hunk Go to Italy Make a million Be an old maid (?) Be an old maid (?) Raise Angora cats Chief justice supreme ct. Get married Get rich quick Be a detective $10,000 per Get married Get a man Succeed in music Million$ To pay income tax “Sim me” To be a doctor Tee hee! don’t ask me Shakespearean actor Get married Get 70 in Geom. Go abroad Own a Packard To travel 1000 bushels per acre Be highly educated Take course in wireless It’s a secret Aviator Live in Dayton Ask him yourself Slip through life easy Be always cheerful Be useful Expert Favorite Passtime Pipe Reading Reading Working corollaries Dancing “Movies Talking Hiking Poetry Eating popcorn Athletics Making scrap books Autoing Walking Crocheting Autoing “Movies” Argumentation Crocheting Cooking Baking biscuits Whistling Writing letters Girls Getting into trouble Study (?) Raymond Giggling Music Athletics Playing hookey Tennis Reading Dancing Dancing Studying Thinking Breaking resolutions. Fording Whispering Wireless Studying Cartoons Dancing Girls Music Strolling Eating Crocheting Tatting Penmanship________ To the merchants and others by whose generosity the publication of this Annual was made possible, this section is respectfully dedicated—in appreciation of such aid the student body should patronize them—the “live wires” of Wapakoneta, City. (Page Eighty) American Steam Lailiull V Phone No. 5. ——==—======= “Get Your Duds In Our Suds” (i KOH(iK AM)l'.l{|{(i(i, Proprietor. Heinl Electric to. Anthony L. Heinl, Mgr. Electric Supplies and Fixtures Wiring Houses a Specialty In With Heinl Swonguer Furnitureand Undertaking Co. Phono Main 33. Wapakoneta, Ohio. W HEN you invest your m o n e y in Clothes Tailored ex- pressly for you by GUS BRENDEL you get compound in- terest and satisfaction. Th o doors north of Western Ohio Station. Central - Hotel - and - Restaurant J. A. L MAN SON, Proprietors, Special lunch will be served after the show by special order We Serve You Right D. A. Siferd, Jr- Son Undertakers and Embalmers AMBULANCE SERVICE Phone Numbers Office 369 Residence 64 and 149 THE BEST PLAGE IS THE CHEAPEST PLACE For Dry Goods, Notions, Car- pets, Rugs and Linoleums The Jacob Ziegler Cash Dry Goods Store Wapakoneta, Ohio. We ore agcutx for Pictorial Review Patterna FOR BOYS ONLY If there’s anything that worries a girl. It’s something she ought not to know; But you bet she'll find out somehow If she gets the least kind of a show. Now we'll wager ten cents to a dollar This poem she’s already read, We know she'd get at it somehow, If she had to stand on her head.—Ex. Schuler’s Feed Store Dealer in all kinds of F E E I) Shipper of Hay, Straw, Etc. East of C., H. and D. R. R Wapakoneta, Ohio. Phone 530. A STACK OF EXPERIENCE ‘C'OR a number of years this Company has made a specialty of A College Engravings. Each year showing an increase in the contracts handled, and each year has added to our experience and knowledge in the special requirejnents of this class of work. This Experience is at your service. Coupled with it is our reputation for Fair Dealing, Prompt Service, High Quality of Work and Reasonable Prices. The above illustration shows only a part of the beautiful and well known books for which we have furnished the engravings in the past. Write us NOW for a list of managers for whom we have done work this year, and to whom we invite you to refer. Also ask for our proposition for next year. The Northern Engraving Company COLLEGE ENGRAVERS CANTON OHIO The House of Quality Good home furnishings bought right and priced right, cost no more than the other kind that just look £ood. When new The Finest Assortment in the community is here for you to select from, and eCery piece With our guarantee, “Satisfaction, or Your Money Back” OUR MOTTO: Wcaim to grow in businesshy deserving to grow The PHILIP NAGEL FURNITURE and UNDERTAKING CO. Attractive Footwear To be well shod, you first must select a well made attractive look- ing shoe. Keep them looking this way by being a patron of this up- to-date Rapid Shoe Repairing es- tablishment. Will do your work neatly and quick- ly. We use the very ties! leather ob- tainable and the price will be no high- er than you pay ejscwherc. Give u a trial and see IRA SIBERT SON J. w. ELLIOTT Cars Service and Sales Room East Auglaize Street Wapakoneta, Ohio. DON'T BE CARRIED AWAY With the idea you can buy better lumber and building material than we offer you. We know better. You’re not gambling, taking any chances when buying here. On the contrary, you are putting yourself squarely on the road to complete satisfaction. We know about what customers need in the building line. We know how to price our goods attractively. We know how to treat you so you will come again —and again. '1 he man who never investi- gates, never knows—Drop in and see us. TELEPHONE 23 r GEORGE G. BICE LUMBER CO. Wapakoneta. Ohio. “THE SCHOOL KNOWN EVERYWHERE International Business College FT. WAYNE. INDIANA Largest Faculty. Finest Equipment. Twenty-five years under pres- ent management. We teach everything pertaining to business. Resident and correspondent instructions Summer Term Opens June 28, 1915. Fall Term Opens August 30, 1915. Students may enter any time, Handsome Catalog Free T. L. STAPLES, President. H. A. POPP, Vice-President. Office Phone 379, Residence 241 Smith Bros. Electric Go. Wapakoneta, Ohio. E Very thing Electric Electric Supplies of all Kind Electric Signs and Decorations Wiring Buildings for Electric Lights a Specialty. Gas and Combi- nation Fixtures. Established Incorporated 1876 1906 The Hartman Jewelry Company Jewelers and Optometrists Wapakoneta, Ohio. We Dry Clean Press, Dye and Repair Garments For eOery member of the family Swain's Old Henry House Phone 413 Work Called For And Delivered Will Kayser Druggist and Pharmacist Picture Frames to Order Musical Instruments, Kodaks and Photo Supplies Your Patronage Solicited Wapakoneta, Ohio Dry Cleaning, Dyeing and Pressing Is Our Specialty WE CLEAN CLOTHES CLEAN V7 E GUARANTEE our work to be first-class. ® We clean Ladies and Gent's Garments and make a specialty of cleaning Plumes, Gloves, Hats and everything that's cleanable. Your patronage solicited. Wapak Dry Cleaning and Pressing Works Ben Kopelov, Prop. Phone 356. 105 East Auglaize Street Wapakoneta KEAD Grain The Wapakoneta Daily News Company AND Dealers In Auylai e County ® Lime. Lath, Plaster Paris, Democrat FOR Cement, Mortar, Fire Brick, ALL THE BEST NEWS Coal, Sewer Pipe, Fence Posts ALL THE TIME Wire Fence, Farm If you wish Good Printing Implements, Fertilizer, etc. come to the office of ® the Democrat Printing Company Wapakoneta, Ohio. WAPAKONETA, OHIO S. W. McFarland, President. A. J. Brown, Cashier. M. Brown. Vice-President. A. L. McMurray, Asst. Cashier. C. H. Klein, Bookkeeper. — Gbe peoples IRational Bank of iCJapahoneta, ©bio. Capital Stock - - - $100,000 Surplus and Profits - $60,000 DIRECTORS Michael Brown F. J. Zofkie F. E. Bailey Casper Heinl S. W. McFarland Frank McFarland C. A. Stueve Wm. Bibler A. J. Brown The Timmermeister Established 1859 Rogers CompanyE8tab,i8hed1859 l)Vz QuaVW Slore, o 5 .wo m«, C,ovu V The Home of Printzess Feady-to-Wear Garments for Women of Fashion The H. W. Taeusch Sons Co. ...THE GROCERS... Come and See Us J. H. Musser Prosecuting Attorney ATTORNEY AT LAW GENERAL LAW PRACTICE Special atiention to Trial Practice, Wills and Probate Law First National Bank Building. Phone 162. Wapakoneta, O. SNAPSHOTS Time:—10:30 p. m. Place:—The home of Charlotte Taeusch. Charlotte and Lee are conversing in an interesting conversation, when Mr. Taeusch appears in the doorway. The fair Charlotte astounded, ex- claims: “Why father, what is the matter?” Mr. 1 aeusch.—Now Charlotte, I never objected to you having company, nor of you keeping late hours; but will you please tell Lee to stop leaning against the push button of the electric bell and let the people of the house sleep?” Mrs. Bowen (Giving formulas in Geometry.)—“Now put in the pies.” (the Greek letter n.) Call and see our Clothing and Furnishings for Men and Boys Our Hats and Clothing are Up-to-the-Minute The Baxter Clothing Store Wooden Shoes The Good Things To Eat Will be Found at 2 f With J Flexible Soles H M H IS mm� n m i f In Lace and Button ZINTS’ SHOE STORE Burnett House Corner W. T, SCHAFFERS GROCERY and MEAT MARKET PURITY DAIRY PRODUCTS ARE BEST IN QUALITY Milk, Cream Buttermilk, Cottage Cheese Pasteurized and bottled in a most scientific and sanitary way Use PURITY MILK and CREAM if you want a SAFE and SANITAKY product. PURITY DAIRY FARM Phone: 2-L LS on 29. Ghas. W. Fisher Sons Kinstle’s Showing of NeW Spring and Summer Footwear I HE NEW PATEERNS IN ALL LEATHERS W. J. KIN STL E PI EL BROTHERS Clothiers and Tailors WAPAKONETA OHIO. HENRY DETJEN DEALER IN GROCERIES. DRY GOODS, HARDWARE BOOTS AND SHOES. BUILDING MATERIAL CALL AND SEE US Phone—2'L, 2-S on 9. Moulton, Ohio. Studebaker and Ford Automobiles Tilt ftUSS i IHTltB CO. Wapakoneta - - Ohio. Farm Machinery and Grain C. A. STUEVE THEO. A. TANCEMAN STUEVE TANGEMAN ATTORNEYS AT LAW ROOMS 7 TO 12 BROWN THEATRE BUILDING Wapakoneta - - Ohio. Abraham Brothers Leading Confectioners Home-made Chocolates and Bon Bons Ice Cream, Ices and Punches Makers of Velvet Ice Cream 20 EAST AUGLAIZE STREET '5YT x owT cemew was written for you. We want you to take a per- sonal interest in this store; con- sider its advantages are for your benefit and convenience. Our employees, stock and equipment are at your service, and everything you buy here is sold with the understanding that it’s right in Quantity, Quality and Price, and if it is not right we're here to make it right. We thank you for your patronage Miller’s Bargain Store Wapakoneta, Ohio. Wm. Rinehart The New Grocery Fancy Groceries Queensware Enamelware Fislier-Benner Vp-to-the Minute Vp-to-the Minute Clothing R . B. MAKKER P.. N. WERTZ CUSTOm TAILORS Representatives of... BROWNING, KING AND COMPANY Made - to - Measure Clothes NEW YORK’S NIFTIEST STYLES Shirts and Pajamas made to your Individual Measure MARKER Sc WERTZ West Auglaize Street AbPriniing,omce n Wapakoneta. Ohio. SNAPSHOTS The Helpling Studio f O' Artistic Photos and Fine Picture Framing A beautiful line of Art Pictures and Oval Frames Enlargin G Special attention given to Amateur Work Give us a call f O' The Quality Studio THE NEW W APAKONETA WHEEL CO. MANUFACTU K EES OF ALL STYLES HORSE DRAWN VEHICLE WHEELS That Gilt Occasion You have an occasional necessity for presenting a relative, or friend with some remembrance It may be that most gladsome of all occasions — A WEDDING It may be a birthday anniversary, or a graduation or a mere token of friendship. Whatever the oc- casion we ask you to remember that this store is always ready to meet your every requirement in the way of GIFTS. Everything dependable in Jewelry, Watches, Clocks, Cut Glass, Silverware. HENRY MOSER JevOeier and Optician ). H. GOEKE R. B. ANDEKSON OTTO BOESEL GOEKE, ANDERSON BOESEL ATTOKNKYS DEMOCRAT BUILDING WAPAKONETA, OHIO. Kolter Craft PRACTICAL PLUMBERS Gas and steam fitting Gas stoves and ranges Hot water heating Electric wiring and supplies Frantz Premier Vacuum Cleaner Estimates on application Phone 94. 30 W. Auglaize St. Wapakoneta, Ohio. tleinl Swonguer Home furnishers and Inderta kers Phone 33 Wapakoneta, Ohio. JOS. M. FOOS J. M. WEHNER Foos Wehner StoOes, Ranges and Furnaces Plumbing and Gas Fitting Metal Roofing and Spouting Phone 243. Wapakoneta, Ohio. The Auglaize National ■■ Bank WAPAKONETA, OHIO. Capital Stock $100,000 Surp I iis $ 16,000 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 solicited DIRECTORS W. T. COPELAND W. J. MCMURRAY J. M. COPELAND R. O. HAMAN EDWIN ABE JAOOB T. SEITZ WM. BITLER LOUIS PIEL S. A. HOSKINS W. J. McMURRAY, President. W. T. COPELAND, Vice-President A. A. KLIPFEL, Cashier. We Invite You to Become Identified With this Bank Ck first IHational ffianh of IClapahoneta, ©bio Total Resources $1,500,000.00 Capital and Surplus $180,000.00 CHAS. F. HERBST, president. HARRY G. FISHER, vice-president J. F. MOSER, CASHIER. ED. HELLER, assistant cashier. The Largest Financial Institution In the County Lizzie Taeusch For High Class Stationery Millinery Go to HAMILTON’S t Eaton, Crane and Pike’s Stationery Exclusively Exclusively Pretty Monogram Stationery 25c Go to... The MILLIETTE’S DOE RING HARDWARE CO. For Your The Best Place to Buy Ice Cream, Ices Hardware and Fancy Candies Base Ball Goods and Fishing Tackle E. F. MI ELI KITE, Prop. Wapakoneta, Ohio. Hotel Steinberg Banquets and Sunday Dinners a Specialty J. D. G R O L L, Proprietor. Advantages That Count A quarter century of success in educating young men and women for a money making career. One of the oldest and most firmly established busi- ness schools of the nation. More than five thousand graduates in lucrative positions of honor and trust. A school with the spirit and deed of real co-opera- tion—ask our graduates. Our diplomas are passports to immediate employ- ment. The most modern building in design and equipment Write for a Catalog The Lima Business College Lima, Ohio.