Westville High School - Janus Yearbook (Westville, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1920 volume:

THE COSMO NINETEEN HUNDRED and TWENTY Published Annually by THE SENIOR CLASS of the Westville Township High School VOLUME II May 1920 Westville, Illinois WE, THE SENIOR CLASS OF THE WESTVILLE TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL, respectfully dedicate this book to the Westville Township High School Board, who have worked with zeal to give us a fine building, assisted us in all our activities, and have so willingly given us the teachers and fine equipment which we have. WESTVILLE TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION Secretary Achille Lete Member P. J. Dowiatt Member Peter Tuvaita President Buford Taylor Member Valentine Czapski 4 WESTV1LLE TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL 1920 THE COSMO SUPERINTENDENT D. A. MAGRUDER S 1920 THE COSMO 1920 fl Faculty MISS MAE CUSTER Music MR. GUY R. COLLINS Coach and Manual Training MISS KATHRYN R. ALBAUGH Home Economics ( 1920 THE COSMO 1920 Faculty MRS. FRANCES P. MEEKS History and Political Science MISS MARY E. OVERMAN English MISS SARA E. MOORE Mathematics 7 1920 THE COSMO 1920 Faculty MISS MARY JANE HADLEY Commercial MRS. FLORENCE W. TAYLOR History and Foreign Language MISS MARY LOU NEWMAN Science 1920 THE COSMO 1920 Junior High Faculty MRS. D. A. MAGRUDER History and Reading MISS ETHEL M. WINSLOW Grammar and Geography o 1920 THE COSMO 1920 Junior High Faculty MISS CORA M. LAUGHLIN Home Economics MISS HELEN E. SELBY Arithmetic and Drawing 1920 THE COSMO 1920 0ntuin? 11 1920 THE COSMO 1920 Seniors lary Dowlalt “Jymnile General Course Secretary-Treasurer of Senior Class; Secretary-Treasurer of Athletic Association; Captain Basketball 20; Assistant Business Manager and Alumni Editor of Cosmo. Hobby—Wiggling her ears. What will the Girls Basketball be without Mary? Yolnml uiiktit “Sox General Course Football, Assistant Art Editor and Assistant Business Manager of “Cosmo ; Track. Hobby—Flunking. Class is not a class without “Sox’ to make it lively. Satlie Minnie Howurd • Sndux“ Business Course Departmental News of Cosmo ; Dramatics. Hobny—Having a good time. The Business rooms will be deprived of the stately and dignified presence which she gave. 12 1920 THE COSMO 1920 Seniors OcIcmmii Slim Thomaa “Tommye” General Course Vice - President of Senior Class. Basketball. Orchestra, (’lass Prophecy, Art Editor of Cosmo ’ Hobby—Disturbing Classes. She is one of her English Teacher's favorite pupils?!?! Adolph Cornelius Donlntt “Goose Egg General Course Captain of Football Team of 19 and ’20; Athletic Editor of “Cosmo . Basketball Captain '20; Track. Hobby—Arguing. Adolph’s ideas are all original. His favorite topic of the day is Prohibition. Anna Mary Murelko “Mickey General Course Editor-in-Chief of Cosmo, Orchestra, Semi-Chorus, Girls’ Quartette. Hobby—Getting out of work. The Music department will now miss her melodious contralto voice. 13 1920 THE COSMO 1920 Seniors Elisabeth Helen Emery «LfcT Home Economics Course Calendar of “Cosmo. Semi-Chorus, Girls’ Quartette. Basketball. Hobby—Being boss. Lizzie raids the ice box in the Domestic Science room. Bruce Alexander ftt.ulKlnnk “Stul General Course Valedictorian. Football. Class Oration, Track. Class Historian. Hobby—Bruce likes to differ with mathematicians. 11 1920 THE COSMO 1920 Seniors William lOilnaril Douinit ••lloozle General Course Football, Joke Editor of “Cosmo,” Track, Declamation Contest. Hobby—Cutting: classes. The decrease in Boozie's weight. we think, is due to worry about a certain young: Miss. (Gertrude Clark “Freckle General Course Class Will, Dramatics Hobby—Creating- new fashions. Bitter rivalry with certain Sophs, they say. IS 1920 THE COSMO 1920 Seniors Eva l.urtt(a Kelly ••Fisa Home Economics Course Society Editor of “Cosmo,” Dramatics. Hobby—We need not tell her hobby for her hair tells the story. She is very fond of drawing pictures of the faculty. (■Indy Alive Smith ••Smithy” General Course ('lass President, Semi-Chorus. Quartette, Orchestra. Basketball, Literary Editor. Hobby—Sleeping in assembly. We will no longer fear for the pianos at school now that she is gone. Madeline Therena Kelly “Midge- Home Economics Course Business Manager of “Cosmo.” Basketball. Hobby—Talking. Her ability as an old maid in dramatics is known widely, which goes to prove that she will not be one in real life. 16 1920 THE COSMO 1920 Editorial Staff Editor-in-Chief Business Managers Art Editors ....... Historian ......... Boys’ Athletics Girls’ Athletics .. Literary .......... Alumni............. Calendar .......... Society ........... Department News Joke Editors....... Advisor ........... Anna Murieko Madeline Kelly . Voland Vaught ( Mary Dowiatt ( Odessa Thomas ( Voland Vaught Bruce Stulginskis Adolph Dowiatt Elizabeth Emery ....Gladys Smith Mary Dowiatt Elizabeth Emery ........Eva Kelly | Eva Kelly ( Sadie Howard [William Dowiatt Gertie Clark Miss Albaugh tr IS 1023 THE COSMO 1920 Class History In accordance with the Theory of Predestination, there was scheduled to enter the Westville Township High School, in the fall of 1916, a green bunch of Freshies.” Did I say green ?-—well there must have been a miscalculation, or the Theory of Predestination is all bunk,” for these Freshmen were not green, as expected. The class of 1920 has among its members the best bit of talent found in any class of its size. After the preliminary introductions to the honorable faculty, the Assembly, and the underclassmen, the so-called green Freshies” settled down to work. They organized, electing Wm. Dowiatt, president. The class took part in almost every social, and in every athletic and dramatic event. The class also had a good percentage as concerns studies. Freshman boys were found on the football and track squads; and the girls made basketball a success. As a whole the Freshman year of the class of 1920 was a decided success. The second year came and went. The members of the class settled down a little, taking on some of the dignity and seriousness of the upperclassmen. Some members were lost but new ones took their place, to even matters up. The class again organized and continued to work both for the school and themselves. It was in the fall of 1917 that we were introduced into the new High School building, making it more possible to continue the good work to a better advantage. This year a greater number of Sophomores made the football team and the girls made wonderful success of basketball. And then came the Junior year. Wm. Dowiatt was again elected president and began one of the most successful marches to the fourth mile post. This year studies received their just due, and a greater percentage of Juniors made the Honor Roll, than ever before. In athletics we were not backward, and every boy in the class made the football team, and the Junior-Senior basketball team won the interclass pennant. In the spring, the Juniors took the interclass field meet by a comfortable majority. The girls were also successful in athletics, their basketball team being the best in the county. Besides athletics, Public Speaking received attention, and the Juniors had orators, besides other speakers, in both the County and District Contests. One member moved away, leaving “Lucky Thirteen” the final number. These passed their third lap of the journey quite successfully and last fall the haughty Juniors became dignified Seniors. 1920 THE COSMO 1920 Class History—Continued The “Lucky Thirteen undertook the last lap with Gladys Smith as president of the class. During the winter, the organization of the “Cosmo' Staff took place, Anna Moreiko being elected Editor-in-Chief. Studies, during the Senior year, received still greater attention, for it was the last chance. Football this year was a wonder, all Seniors making the team, and each took part in the Georgetown game, the climax of the season. Basketball also was supported, the team being the best yet assembled in W. T. H. S. Track has received ample support and it is thought that track will prove as successful as football. The Class of 1920, the Lucky Thirteen,” was industrious and talented, and the Senior year was a grand success, a fitting close for their high school work, and, above all, a most fitting commencement of their life’s work. The Class of 1920 is going out into the world, and according to the Theory of Predestination, they are scheduled to write their names in the “Book of Immortals for themselves, and for “dear old Westville and the Orange and the Black. BRUCE A. STULG1NSKIS. 21) 1920 THE COSMO 1920 Class Prophecy 1920 As I pick up the evening paper a headline attracts my eye: N. Y. City, N. Y.:—Singer Great Success. Miss Gladys Smith startled the Musical World with her marvelous song which she composed and sang with great feeling before an audience of ten thousand, last evening. Her success is sure and a wonderful future is predicted. Just then the door bell rings and who should be announced but my dear friend, Sadie Howard, now private secretary and stenographer for the largest firm in Chicago. After the usual greeting 1 show her the paragraph which I had read with such interest. Oh yes, didn’t you know about it before?” No, I have been so busy with my violin pupils I haven’t had time for anything. They are going to give a recital next week at Boston. You must be sure to come.” Yes, 1 will. But did you hear about the other musical member of our class?” “No, who was it?” Madeline Kelly. She made a hit with a great singer who happened to be present when she sang a song in the play, A Rustic Romeo.’ She is to make her first appearance some time next month, 1 hear.” She deserves success, for she has a wonderful voice. I heard Mary Dowiatt say so last week.” “What is Mary doing now?” Oh, don’t you know? Why she is the most noted Athletic Teacher in the United States.” 1 supposed she would be married by this time, she has such catching ways.” No, it seems as if Gertie Clark is the only one who has had the courage to venture on the matrimonial field. She has been married and divorced twice. Now the rumor is going around that she is thinking of marrying again. Poor Gertie, she always was rather flighty.” Yes, but did you hear about Anna Moreiko?” 21 1920 THE COSMO 1920 Class Phrophecy—Continued Yes, I just finished reading a book of her poems. I always read them when I am feeling blue. She will yet have a place along with Shakespeare and Mil-ton. “I always knew Anna would make good. She has such a charming personality.” Are you going to hear our old schoolmate, Bruce Stulginskis, tomorrow night? Oh yes, 1 wouldn’t miss one of his orations for anything. People say he is the best orator in the East. He certainly has great abilities in that line.” What ever happened to Sox? I haven’t heard about him for ages.” Oh he is now manager of the firm Vaught McDonald.’ They are making a wonderful success in life. There is a rumor going about that Voland is going to eliminate one of the names soon, and make the sign read ‘Vaught Co.’ How nice, and did you hear about our classmate, Eva Kelly? She has invented a new kind of hair dye, and claims it will turn red hair any color desirable. Her success is sure. She has made millions in tha tline already. Adolph Dowiatt was in town yesterday. I met him and had a long talk with him. He was buying some new machinery for his farms. They say he hns achieved a wonderful success in farming. But he still says ‘wuz’ and ain’t’. I guess farm life encourages it.” Yes, Adolph never was much for the social world. But he is a wonderful farmer. William Dowiatt was with him.” You mean the large boy in our class we used to call Boozie’? Yes! He is now president of the home for homeless, absent-minded poodles.” Let s hope it isn’t catching, for he was always so easily influenced.” Elizabeth Emery has also won fame. She is the only school teacher of the class. She is certainly fitted for the work.” “Yes, I wonder if she still has that freckle on her nose?” Probably. Well, I must be going. Don't forget to go to hear the oration tomorrow night.” Sadie leaves me alone with memories of school days which are long past, but which will never be forgotten. •rt 1920 THE COSMO 1920 Class Will 1920 The Class of '20, realizing that the honored time for which we have waited and worked four long years has at last arrived, in our last will and testament do here as a class and separately bequeath the different interests we have enjoyed through our high school life. To the underclassmen, we give our studious attitude, written book reviews, superior manner, and good will. To the faculty members, our thanks for the attention, advice and help they have given us. To the Board of Education, we extend our gratitude for their kindness during the school years. What We Each Wish To Bequeath Madeline Kelly: My common sense to the Sophomores. What I didn’t learn in French to Mildred Harold, to be used in talking to Andy, when Mrs. Taylor isn’t around. The old maid part in all plays to Ruth Stark. Odessa Thomas: My gym. suit to Ruby Lecount. My poetic ability to Agatha, on the condition that she does not bother anyone with it. The famous violin, I leave to Cecil Simpson, with the hope that melodious strains will soon issue forth. Voland Vaught: The dare for anyone to try to take Maggie during her next two years of high school, to the underclassmen. The big things in life to Mac. General disagreeableness to Barthel Williams. Eva Kelly: My red hair, I bequeath to “Snappy”, not to be used as an attraction for Helen. My hobbie for drawing portraits in class, to Jess Wargnis. Quiet manner to Mildred Ord. 23 1920 THE COSMO 1920 CLASS WILL 1920-Continued Gertie Clark: My dearest possession, a powderpuff, to Nettie McGinsey. The right to stay out late at night and hustle around the next day to get my lessons to Maryetta Daugherty. My dignified manner to Bertha Boyd. Sadie Howard: My hair puffs to Mabel Brooks. Music ability to Anna Ludwig, hoping she will achieve as much in this line as 1 h e. My good grades in American History to Joe Carp. Adolph Dowiatt: The belief in “superiority of women” I leave to Algerd. The right to be “half of the team” in football to Tony and Sylvester. My twenty minutes late habit to Swede. Elizabeth Emery: The freckle on my nose to Helen Alspaugh. My methods of teaching to the Juniors, expecting them to be a profitable gift. Contrariness to Garnet. Mary Dowiatt: My mannish ways to Charles Bauser. Basketball captaincy to Clara Hajnal. Chemistry apron, regardless of the holes, to be darned ready for use next year to Mildred Ord. My voice to the Semi-Chorus. Anna Moreiko: My love for William to Florence Sandlin. The successful method for learning “Rhadora” 1 leave to Leland Vaught. Folk dancing ability to Effie Cowell. Gladys Smith: My tennis shoes to Miss Newman, providing she doesn’t cut the toes out, in order to make them fit. My love for Shakespeare to Miss Overman. My speed in typing to Raymond Lucas. My curls to Hazel Truax, to be worn tied with a green ribbon. 21 1920 THE COSMO 1920 CLASS WILL 1920—Continued Bruce Stulguisky: My brains to the students of the U. of 1. The answers to my Do you think so?” to the faculty. My ability as a historian to Thelma Possolt. William Dowiatt: Arguments over weight with Miss Hadley to Fred Dudley. My walking speed to the Illinois Traction System. Detective Agency to Ivan Ellsworth. Each member of the Senior Class has hereto affixed his or her name. Madeline Kelly Odessa Thomas Voland Vaught Eva Kelly Gertie Clark Sadie Howard Adolph Dowiatt Elizabeth Emery Mary Dowiatt Anna Moreiko Gladys Smith Bruce Stulguisky William Dowiatt 23 1920 THE COSMO 1920 Class Poem ALOHOE Far away in the distance, a voice is calling A voice that we fain would hear, A feeling of sadness creeps into our hearts As we leave the place we love so dear. And what is so sad as that day in June When we stand with our heads bowed low, And listen in silence to the words of one Who says, “Ye will reap what ye sow? Our past has been full of sunshine, Our hearts have been filled with joys, We look into the yesterday, and regret We can’t always be girls and boys. The paths of Life are before us We know not which to take, Each one has its joys and sorrows And our future destinies to make. There’s old Father Time with his sickle, And he looks with beckoning eye; We must hasten on, for his hour glass, Grain by grain, heaps high. Friends, there are no words that tell The mingled thoughts we have today, For well we know the time has come Our farewell words to say. And what is so sad as that day in June? That day we will never forget, Its memories will help us to climb To that goal which we have set. ■jh GLADYS SMITH. 0261 O W SOD 3 H X 0261 Ruth Stark Effie Cowell Fred Dudley Anna Ludwig Jess Warnaigas JUNIOR CLASS Paul Giacone Julius Matkocsik Lena Slazas Agatha Yur utis Mildred Ord Fred Brown Tony Redulis Parthenia Evans Nettie Masinzey Barthel Williams Charles Bauser 1920 THE COSMO 1920 Junior Class History Out of forty people that graduated from Edison school in 1917, there are hut fifteen of the original class with us. In both preceding years of our high school life we have been well represented in athletics and in the high school social activities. At the start of this year’s school term, we elected the following officers: Lena Slazas ......................:...............President Julius Matkocsik Vice-President Barthel Williams ............................Class Historian Paul Giacone ................................Class Reporter Miss Newman .................................Class Advisor We chose as our class colors crimson and rose, and our class flower crimson rose. During the winter, Lena Slazas called a meeting of the class for two purposes. First to tell of her resignation, and second to prepare for the Junior-Senior Banquet. Barthel Williams was elected president in place of Lena Slazas, the officers remained the same. A majority of the Juniors are on the high school newspaper staff, and have taken part in inter-class basketball. We will be Seniors next year, and then watch us do great things. 29 SOPHOMORE CLASS 1920 THE COSMO 1920 Sophomore Class History In the fall of 1918 we entered dear old Westville High School. We were only green “Freshies,” so all we could do was to study and copy the ways of the upperclassmen. We elected Joseph Chromis president, under whom we passed a most successful year. It was our misfortune to lose seven members this year, but they were replaced by six new members. We organized the first day of school and chose the following officers: Our class colors are old rose and gray, and the class flower is a red rose. In athletics our class is not ashamed of itself. Of the eleven boys on the W. T. H. S. football team, five were Sophomores. Also the Sophomore Class Team won the interclass basketball pennant for 1920. A member of the Sophomore class was chosen captain of next year's football team. Another member made the all-county basketball team. There isn’t another class in school that can come up to this record. Socially, we are a success. We gave a party and a banquet. The class gave the first play of the year entitled “Follies of 1922.” President Vice-President Joseph Carp Ivan Ellsworth Joseph Gillison Arpad Matkoscik Secretary T reasurer Class Advisor Miss Hadley at 1920 THE COSMO 1920 FRESHMAN CLASS Mildred Boyd Ruby LeCount Max Darkin Joe Ross Floyd Garlin Frank Passis Anna Giacone Helen Pacinkiewicz Lucy Kulekouskis Nellie McDonald Grace Gillison Hazel Harris Thelma Possolt Mabel Brooks Anna Imro Sylvester Carp John Savisky Petronella Urasky Blanche Lete Frank Czapski Albert Newman Raymond Boyer Odbert Boyd Freshman Class History According to tradition we entered high school. September 8, 1919. We were a class of twenty-five. Two dropped out and left twenty-three. The class was slightly bashful and not well versed in social affairs. In athletics the class was better practiced than the preceding Freshmen, three boys in the football team, two made the team while one was a substitute. In basketball three boys played from a class af ten. The Freshman girls had their own team of seven girls. In every way we will try to be an honor to the W. T. H. S. PETRONELLA URASKY, Secretary. 3a JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL LITERARY 1920 THE COSMO 1920 CLASS ORATION “LUCKY THIRTEEN i After four long years of work, the ‘‘Lucky Thirteen” are leaving good old W. T. H. S. We go, not as the vanquished would go, but as victors searching for larger fields of endeavor. The world owes us a living, and if we work for it and show ourselves as worthy of it, the world will pay its debt. We are better able to collect our “bean checks,” than our parents were, than many other boys and girls were, when they began their struggle for existence. We are equipped with the rudiments of an education, and even if we do not go further to higher institutions of learning, we will still have the benefits of our high school training, for we have learned to think and to concentrate. The ability to think connectedly is one of the most important essentials necessary in success. Now whether we make good or not is wholly up to us. Our faithful instructors have accomplished as much as possible, and we come now to the parting of the ways, where each is going out—embarking, we might say, on the bitter Sea of Troubles, piloted by our ideals, our school ideals, on to the end, to the port of Success. “Perseverance Wins,” shall be our motto, and we will never forget that the fittest will survive, and if we fail we will know the reason. As we look back upon it, it seems that it were only yesterday that we entered the W. T. H. S. as Freshmen, and it seems as if it were only yesterday that we became Seniors. We are nearing the completion of our journey, and our places will be taken by the same type of boys and girls, who will doubtless do their duty and listen to the advice of their instructors. We shall forever be grateful to all of those, who have made this course, this journey, possible. The School Board and Patrons must be complimented for their work in furnishing us with the new building and splendid equipment, so that we could pursue our work with better success. Although we are leaving, and may be utterly forgotten, our memories of our Alma Mater will forever be a source of pleasure. We will continue to support it, if not by active participation, then by moral and material aid. And no matter when, nor where we are, “we are still working for Dear Old Westville, and the Orange and the Black.” BRUCE A. STULGINSKIS. 36 1920 THE COSMO 1920 The Laugh Twelve o’clock and Jess Berkley, a thin, pale, worn-out looking young man was still engrossed in the mysteries of Poe. It was a dark, cold night; you could almost feel the darkness. It oppressed one and even the boldest man would feel a quiver of uneasiness about the heart. The wind moaned and the waves of the nearby lake roared and stopped with demoniac fury. The night seemed to be in anguish and the light looked as if it were gone forever, surely it couldn't penetrate the awful darkness. Jess read on and on, unconscious of everything about him, fascinated by the mysterious blood-curdling stories of Edgar Allan Poe. Suddenly he heard a mocking laugh. He looked about but could see nothing. The fire in the hearth had gone out and nothing but ashes remained. He got up from the chair, flung open the door, and strained his eyes into the darkness. Nothing was v sible, nothing heard but the wind and the waves. A feeling of dread came over him, and he wished that he had not read those stories. He thought of spirits descending from out of the darkness, and also of the old idea, that when a man hears the laugh of a certain maid, he is powerless to resist and must follow this laugh wherever it takes him, Heaven alone knows where, until he is heard of no more. He retreated back to his chair, and made an effort to read, but it was impossible, for his nerves seemed to be shattered. He had believed everything he had read and the horrible stories were still fresh in his mind. He started pacing the lloor up and down, up and down. At first he walked slowly but as his fears got the better of him he walked faster and faster. Into one room he went, but it was empty, into another and still another he went, but there was not a living soul visible. Oh! that wind, if it would ever stop for a while, if only dawn would hurry, if only he had someone with him. He laughed at himself and started to sing. The wind caught up his song and mocked him. What he intended to be a gay song, the wind ended up for him, a moan. Hark! again that laugh. This time it was more shrill and seemed nearer. The frightened man seemed frozen stiff with fear. He wished himself dead and rushed madly to the door but again he saw no one. He called tragically into the darkness, but no answer. Slamming the door shut, he locked every window. He went to the shelf, and drank some wine out of the bottle, he drank more and more. Suddenly he stood still; the bottle slipped from his nerveless fingers. A low, mocking laugh was heard from the room again. He rushed to it, but the laugh grew louder and was heard from the region of the stairs and as he followed it, the laugh grew louder and more awful and seemed always in another room. Jess ached all over with fear, but he followed it. He tried to think, but no thought came to him, only a wild impulse to get away. He could not leave the pursuit. On and on into the night he followed the elusive laugh, where to, Heaven and God only know. Several weeks later some hunters who came for game near the old Berkley house, were attacked by a gray-haired, old-looking man. In defending themselves they had killed him. He was identified as Jess Berkley by one of the hunters who claimed to be an old school chum of Jess’. What had made Jess an old man in such a short time, and what horrible fear had unbalanced his mind, remains unknown to the writer or to any human being in the universe. ANNA MUREIKO, ’20. 37 ■1920 THE COSMO 1920 What Brother Thinks of Sister's Beau You know that long, lean, hungry-looking yap, that worked in the furniture store? The one that wears spats and carries an umbrella every time the sun fails to show up on time. Well, that's the bird who has been coming up to see my sis and sitting in the parlor with her till about half past twelve. You see Sis had been going with Teddy Newton for over a year, but they “fell out” over something, and Sis says that she is going with the furniture store Kike just to spite Teddy, but I guess Teddy don’t care much ’cause I saw him with a girl from Hawbuck the other night. He always brought me candy every time he came to call on Sis, but the furniture store man never brings me anything. He acts as if he is doing the family a favor by condescending to call on Sis. He says “good evening” to Ma and Pa and then looks at me as if he was about seven feet tall and me only three, and then he says something about the real red-headed Tucker girl that lives next door to us, just as if I cared anything about her. Sis always laughs at his silly jokes and I’m going to tell Ma about the time when she was supposed to take me to the movies and instead she went with a cigar store salesman from Hoopeston. When Sis first started to going with this here furniture store jake, his name is Solomon Van Camp. We always knew when he was going to come 'cause Sis would be real good and help around the house with the work and call me “brother,” when she usually calls me “buttermilk.” On the day of the night on which he was going to come she won’t let anyone into the parlor and keeps her hair done up on curlers all day. She always gives me a few pointers on how to conduct myself in the presence of a gentleman. Also to be sure to keep out of sight that horrid picture of her and Jack which she had taken just before she got sore at him, and to be sure not to forget some new records 'cause those we had was too old and sounded like the buzz saw down at the lumber mill. She told Pa to be sure not to smoke that nasty old pipe of his’n and to please try not to snore so loud after going to bed. Sis wanted Ma to fix her hair up in some kind of waves, but Ma says that she wouldn’t put herself to so much trouble over a pesky old furniture store man and 1 sure do agree with her. She also told Ma to see that “brother” washed his face, and if Solomon came before she got ready that 1 could go down and entertain him until she came down. I told her that 1 wasn’t anxious for the honor ’cause the last time 1 was on the entertaining committee, Sis got sore ’cause I told Solomon about the time she went boat riding with Teddy and the boat tipped over. Sis had made me promise not to tell Ma, but she didn’t say anything about not telling Solomon. Well, I wish Teddy would get sore and come over sometime and punch Solomon’s nose ’cause I'm getting pretty tired of him hanging around looking like a sick calf. VOLAND VAUGHT, ’20. 38 1920 THE COSMO 1920 “The Romance of Turtle Valley” The sun spread its hottest gleams down upon the roof of the old homestead, and as I approached the house, a vision of coolness and comfort greeted me. The house was surrounded by a large yard, and the huge maple trees looked as if they were guarding the entire place. It was one of those typical summer days which are so well known to all the Virginians. The leaves on the trees were very still and seemed to be listening for a message from the thick grass which grew under them. The sun, just over head, gleamed upon the tin roof of the large barn and made it shine like a mirror. Out in the meadow, cows were standing under the trees, chewing their cuds, little caring about the heat, and the barnyard fowls stood about with their wings outspread and their mouths open. I had come from the city and was very tired by the walk from the station. Along the road I had stopped many times under the shade trees and had been a great while getting to my destination. When 1 reached the home of my aunt, I wondered just what kind of place 1 would find, and what kind of a reception I would receive. I had heard that the people of Virginia are very sociable and hoped it was true, for my feet ached and I was hot and tired. As I stepped into the yard, 1 felt the cooling fragrance of the trees. The grass and flowers and all the plants seemed to be in the places nature had planned for them. The first greeting which I received was from a shaggy shepherd dog, who came out, extending his welcome. 1 stroked his head, for I thought perhaps it was best to get on the good side of him. As I was caressing the dog, I saw a stout figure of an old woman appear at the doorway. What a comely old lady she was. How neat and clean was her figure, the very picture of a good housekeeper, and her hair was the prettiest gray that I have ever seen. In fact, she reminded me of those wonderful grandmothers whom you have seen in books. Her kind gray eyes looked down upon me with a look of welcome and her smile seemed to fill me with delight. “Well, my dear,” she said, “did you finally get here? I am so sorry we could not come after you, but you see all the horses are in the fields working, and we just couldn’t take them.” “That’s all right, aunt,” I assured her, “it was just a nice walk from the station. I enjoyed it very much.” She began by taking off my hat, and hastening into the kitchen she got me a drink of cool lemonade, which, she stated, she always kept for the men, when they came in at noon. And what a home she kept. It surely harmonized with the picture outside. Pretty cushions were arranged around the floor, all made by her own hands and pin cushions, crochetted scarfs and curtains finished the picture of peace and contentment. It must have been about eleven o’clock when I arrived, for she was just getting dinner. When I offered to help her, she insisted that I should stay out on the porch and cool off before I thought about coming into the kitchen. As I was sitting there and enjoying the cool air, I happened to look across the meadow, and there 1 saw a log cabin, the first one that I had ever seen. I was studying this when I became aware of a small figure darting out of one of its windows. as 1920 THE COSMO 1920 I laughed at this little incident, and I was also surprised in about five minutes to hear a small squeaky voice say: 'Howdy, miss.” I turned around and standing before me was a little negro boy, who looked to be about 10 years of age, his little black, wooly head peering around the porch post at me. His white ivory teeth showed plainly in his big. broad smile. His face was almost as shiny as the tin roof on the barn. Why, how do you do, my little man?” I returned. Is de Missus heah? he inquired. Yes, she is in the house,” I replied. I could not help observing the little chap and I stood looking at him for a second before going to call my aunt. She came out, wiping her hands upon her big, blue calico apron, and stood looking at the little chap. Mudah wants to borrah some o’ dat lye soap what yu made yesterday. De ol’ man spilt some tar on de flo’ and mudah sez dat notin' will take it off but dat lye soap, dat yu and her made yesterday.” My aunt laughed and went into the house to get some of the wonderful soap. The boy climbed upon the porch railing and stared at me with curious eyes. “Well, what is your name?” I asked him. “Pete ’. After this word, he skinned the cat, and began to perform all kinds of stunts on the railing of the porch, and turning somersaults upon the board walk which led to the porch. “Do you live in that house over yonder? 1 asked him, pointing to the log cabin which I had noticed on my arrival here. “Yessuh. I lib der jes’ when Ah eat ma meals and sleep, dat’s all,” he grinned. I was about to ask another question when I noticed a negro couple coming down the road, the man carrying a traveling bag of some sort. The little fellow looked at me with a frightened look, and laughed and jumped up and down the porch until the dog got up to inquire just what was the trouble. “Geemny Christmus, heah comes dat ol’ gal dat my brudder hitched to,” he exclaimed with enthusiasm, all the time rolling his eyes back and forth, showing the whites of them and every once in a while heaving a sigh. Is that your brother?” “Yes, Misses, dey has jest gone to St. Louis and got married. Ol’ Deacon Brown wouldn’t hitch 'em togeder because dey made him sore jest about five minutes before the weddin.’ ” Tell me about it,” I said. “Sally, dat gal alius was tailin’ us that she was goin’ to be part boss ovah some day, and we alius tol' her dat she was ugly and had warts on her nose, an’ when she’d come ovah and see my brudder, we'd hide behind de doo’ and watch ’em. One day I asked my brudder if he’d bite de wart off her nose, and she 40 1920 THE COSMO 1920 heared me, and rattesnakes—what a slap she did gib me. Evah since den, me and her have been fightin'. Well, when dey was gonna get married, they had a big blow-out. Dey got a wagon load ob watermelons, and all kinds of fried chicken, and everything dat yu dream about when yu is hungry, and built a big table out in de woods, down at Turtle Valley. When Ah was coming down de hill I saw Deacon Brown hidin' a bucket ob cidah behin' de tree. 1 ran down der jes as hard as I could and jes as Ah was gettin’ ready to pour out de cidah, here come de Deacon. Gee, he was mad. I grabbed dat bucket and I started to run. Some ob de odder niggahs saw me an dey come and we drunk it up. De Deacon took off his hat and scratched his head and hollered out: Dey all ain’t goin' to be no weddin’ now, and y'all can go to St. Louis to get hitched.’ Say dat jes tickled me to death, and I shore did laugh. Sally was standin’ under a rainbow or sumpin’ ob leaves, almos' a white woman, and ma brudder was wipin' de sweat often his head. An' when dey all saw de Deacon beatin’ it, de ol’ wimmen begin to cry an’ de fust thing I know there comes Sally. She was mad as a hornet. She chased me up de hill, den she went back and ali de crowd left, leavin’ all de eats. Dey had to go to St. Louis to get hitched. An' I shore did go down dat hill and Ah ate enough to las’ me de res’ ob ma days.” Just then my aunt came out with the soap, and with a quick motion, Pete grabbed the soap, and flashing a broad grin at me, ran down the steps, and across the meadow, to the little log cabin which he called home. Every now and then he stopped, and looked at the approaching couple, and when he reached the cabin his little form disappeared from my sight. GLADYS SMITH. ’20. -II 1920 THE COSMO 1920 BraveBetty Betty Wainright was the daughter of a very wealthy oil merchant. She lived in a small New England town, and was known to everyone in that town for her courage and pluck. She was a student in the St. Martin’s High School and was the star player on the school basketball team. Her eyes of blue made a beautiful contrast to her hair of raven black. When she walked to school in the morning, there was always one who was with her, and that was her “beau” Rob. He was always her companion on her botany and zoology tours, and went with her to all athletic feats that were held in the seasons. One day a minister came to Chotterville and posted notices on the bill boards that a revival meeting was to start on Friday night, at the old town hall, just on the edge of town. The street which led to the revival meeting place was five blocks from Betty s home. But that did not make any difference to Betty for Betty was brave. The night of the meeting Betty came home very gay and happy. She greeted her mother with a kiss, and immediately ate her supper. After supper, she helped her mother with the work, and then went in to dress for the revival meeting. As she was standing before the mirror she thought of a plan. She would take her father’s revolver, and carry it with her. Hastily putting the finishing touches to her toilet, she slipped out of her room into her father’s room. Now where did he keep it ? She looked in the library table, no, it wasn’t there. Nor it wasn’t in the writing desk nor in the bookcase. “Wonder where it is?” thought Betty. And as she gazed upon the walls, she espied it hanging on a nail, almost up to the ceiling. She quickly grabbed a chair and put it upon the sofa, which was placed directly below the spot where the revolver was hanging. She climbed upon the chair and gently removed the revolver from its position, but alas! just as she started to get down, over went the chair, and Betty with it. As she got up, she was gratified to find that she still had the revolver, and as she started toward the door, there stood Tom, her brother. She hastily put the revolver behind her, and tried to hide it. “What are you going to do with that revolver?” he inquired bluntly, “you’re not going to murder anyone, are you?” Betty tried to escape from him, but he held firmly on to her and would not let her go. “None of your business,” she retorted. Tom became quite puzzled at his sister’s queer actions and exclaimed in a very rough manner that he would tell father if she did not tell him the reason for having that gun. Betty finally picked up courage and said, “Why-why-I-I am going to the revival meeting tonight and I thought maybe I had better take a gun along, because you know that road is awful dark.” “All right, my little girl,” returned Tom, “but remember, don’t use that gun too often, for it makes lots of noise. No, I won’t tell father.” “I’m not afraid,” she said with an air of importance. “Aren’t you going to wait for Rob?” asked Tom. “No, I am going to the revival meeting alone, and I don’t want anyone tagging along.” “Pretty good way to treat a fellow after you’ve told him that you’d wait for him and here you’re leaving,” ejaculated Tom, shrugging his shoulders. “I don’t care,” she retorted, and shooting him a fiery glance, ran out the door. She had another idea in her head. She would go over and get Lucile Montgomery, Tom’s fiancee, to go with her. She stopped at Lucile’s house and the two girls started out on their journey to the revival meeting alone. “Have you the gun, Betty?” hastily inquired Lucile. “Yes, you bet I’ve got it,” replied the heroine, assuringly. They had hardly said these words, when they heard footsteps behind them. Lucile became frightened, but brave Betty did not, and told Lucile to keep walking on and not turn around. After a while the two men came up with them and began to talk to them, 43 1920 THE COSMO 1920 one of them tickling Betty under the chin. This enraged Betty, and in an instant she drew out the revolver and cried, “Hands up, you crooks”. The men did as they were bid, and Betty and Lucile walked them back to the police station. She told her story to the Chief, and he grabbed the young men by the shoulders and gave them a shake. A suppressed laugh came from one of them. “Take off that hat,” the old cop yelled out. The men had their hats pulled down over their face so that no one could recognize them, but now Betty would find out who they were. And what was Betty’s surprise when she beheld the face of her brother and Kob. “What’s the big joke,” she asked. “Well Betty, I just wanted to find out if you were really brave and to see if you really had the courage to use a gun.” They all had a good laugh over the incident, and all four of them proceeded to the revival meeting, and after the meeting, Tom and Rob went up to the preacher and made arrangements to have him come to Chotterville in the spring to officiate at a double wedding. Father never found out about the gun, but when Betty returned the gun to its former place, she forgot to put the chair down, and when Father asked why the chair was there, Betty replied, “I wanted to do some athletic stunts which Miss Aker’s taught me at school in the gym.” BLANCHE LETE, ’23. ASSEMBLY HALL 43 GLADYS C7?0W Sft fo.iT lie Hills 0 D =• sai SOCIETY 1920 THE COSMO 1920 SOCIETY Westville High is up to the mark in social activities. Led by the class of ’20, a successful year has been enjoyed. As early as October 20, the timid little seventh and eighth grade girls formed a club and under the guardianship of Miss Newman and Mrs. Magruder enjoyed their first party of the season. The Freshmen made their debut into society when they were entertained at a Hallowe’en party by the Seniors. Since then, the once green Freshies have advanced wonderfully in the social world and rumor has it that some of the fair sex have even outclassed the Sophs. The football heroes were entertained by the high school girls, to a delightful banquet on Nov. 27. The boys declared it the best food they had ever eaten. No wonder, the high school girls prepared it. Another banquet for our stars! It sure pays to play football in Westville High. On Dec. 5 the Athletic Association entertained the football squad to a six o’clock dinner, served by the Home Economics Department. The room was beautifully decorated in orange and black and in one corner amidst garlands of school colors hung the football with which the boys won their victories. A delightful repast was served, the ice cream was in the form of miniature football players. The favors were tiny footballs filled with candy. The members of the eighth and seventh grades were entertained by Miss Winslow to a Christmas party at the High School, Dec. 22. The Sophomore girls showed their appreciation of the good work done by the Sophomore boys in basketball by giving an informal party and lunch in their honor, January 16. The Senior class surprised Miss Anna Mureiko, one of the class, with a party in honor of her birthday, Dec. 18. Miss Eva Kelly celebrated her birthday Jan. 23, by entertaining the members of the class of '20. The members of the Alumni Club gave their annual ball on Feb. 14. The hall was splendidly decorated with the class colors of each former class and immense palms and ferns. On Oct. 2, the faculty of the Westville High School entertained the Board of Education to a banquet served in the school dining room by the Household Management Class. On March 3, the Board of Education entertained the Faculty to a banquet at the high school. Between courses toasts were given by County Superintendent O. P. Haworth, Dr. Taylor, Mr. Lete. Mrs. Meeks. All had a pleasant time and especially during the “taking of the flashlights.” Mrs. Florence Taylor entertained her French 11 class on the evening of March 15 at her home on Sheridan Drive, Danville, 111. The Sophomores gave a banquet March 15 for the Junior boys who helped them defeat the Seniors and Freshies, and win the inter-class basketball pennant. 4« 1920 THE COSMO 1920 DRAMATICS Dramatics has a prominent place in the affairs of Westville High. This year the Seniors, owing to the fact that they are so busy, did not give a play. However, they gave a successful one in their Junior year, under the direction of their untiring counsellor. Miss Albaugh,—“Mrs. Briggs of the Poultry Yard,” with the following cast: Mrs. Briggs .......................................Gertie Clark Children of Mrs. Briggs. Melissa ..................................... Eva Kelly Alveria .................................Elizabeth Emery Jimmie —............_.......................Voland Vaught Miss O’Connor Silas ........ Mandy Bates .. Ralph ........ Virginia Lee ... Daisy ........ Mrs. Lee ..... Madeline Kelly .William Dowiatt ..Anna Murieko Adolph Dowiatt ..Sadie Howard ...Odessa Thomas ...Mary Dowiatt Under the direction of Miss Overman and Mrs. Meeks, our dramatic instructors. and Miss Custer, our esteemed instructor in vocal and instrumental music, two highly creditable and enjoyable performances were given this season. The Sophomores early entered the field by introducing us to the Follies of '22,” on Dec. 12, 1919. They made a decided hit by the naturalness of the performance, especially the soulful number, “I’m a Nut.” Following is the cast: Mrs. Tickletoe Mary .......... Mrs. Theban ... Mr. I. Huntbugs. Ted ........... Jack .......... Jerry ......... Mechanical Doll Prof. Tickletoe Helen Alspaugh Mildred Harrold ..Anna Ludwig Pete Chapausky ..Joseph Chromis ...Leland Vaught ..Cecil Simpson Parthenia Evans ...Joseph Gillison CHORUS: Nettie McGinsey Naomi Buskirk Mabel Matthews Anna Bendick Margaret McDonald Georgianna Bowman Garnet Elliott Charles Stachokas Raymond Lucas Algird Apponaitis Tom Gudauskas Ivan Ellsworth Maryetta E. Daugherty, Music. On the last Wednesday afternoon in February, the assembly was well filled for the first performance of Sylvia,” a rural romance with musical setting and filling. Our new orchestra made its initial appearance, giving their numbers acceptably, while the singing of the soloists and chorus was melodious and pleasing. New honors were won by all concerned, and a crowded house greeted the evening performance. Altogether, Miss Custer and the school are to be congratulated on this notable performance. 47 1920 THE COSMO 1920 DRAMATICS—Continued CAST: Sylvia ............................ Betty ........................... Arabella .......................... Polly ............................. Molly ............................. Dolly ...........-................. Sir Bertram Delacey................ Prince Tobbytum ................... William ........................... Robin Boy ......................... Agatha Yurgutis ...Anna Murieko ....Gladys Smith Mildred Harrold Mildred Ord Helen Alspaugh ...Walter Dowiatt ...Joseph Chromis ...Cecil Simpson Barthel Williams RUSTIC MAIDENS: Mildred Boyd Bertha Boyd Effie Cowell Parthenia Evans Grace Gillison Hazel Harris Ruth Stark Petronella Urasky RURAL YOUTHS: Peter Chapausky Ivan Ellsworth Paul Giacone Charles Stachokas Barthel Williams NEWSPAPER STAFF 48 CURRENT EVENTS CLASS SYLVIA 1920 THE COSMO 1920 DEPARTMENTS HOME ECONOMICS Not many years ago Home Economics did not exist in high school. This is a home course consisting of not only a study of cooking and sewing but also applying the knowledge gained to different and useful ends. It also teaches a young girl of today more healthful and economical ways of living. The Westville Township High School offers a three year course in Home Economics and has a department which is one of the most fully equipped in the State. Our school has been recognized under the Smith-Hughes law and receives yearly reimbursement through the recommendation of our State Supervisor, Miss Cora I. Davis. Those graduating under Home Economics are able to take along with their general course the following semester subjects: Practical Cookery, Marketing, Planning and Serving Meals, Home Nursing, Health Problems, household Management, Dietetics and Invalid Cookery, Costume Design, Textiles, Elementary and Advanced Dressmaking. Our Cafeteria is in operation daily and supplies the wants of a long line of hungry teachers and pupils. Last but not least our motto: “Keep healthy and by so doing made the community wealthy.” EIGHTH GRADE DOMESTIC SCIENCE The eighth grade Domestic Science class consists of twenty-three girls. They help prepare Cafeteria lunch which is served every day to the students and teachers. Having completed their study of serving rules, they intend to make use of them in the future. The object of this class is to teach the girls the proper planning and serving of meals. ELIZABETH EMERY, '20. HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT ______JO r - , IS 1920 THE COSMO 1920 DEPARTMENTS—Continued SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Not long ago such sciences as Chemistry or General Science was unheard of things in our town. Now we have complete courses in Chemistry, General Science, Physiography, Botany, Zoology, Physiology and Physics. Our rooms have the best equipment available and under the supervision of Miss Newman, everything has gone along smoothly and the students are progressing wonderfully. The pupils taking Science are well satisfied and are ready to recommend the course to anyone. Owing to the number of pupils wishing to take Physiography, two classes were necessary. One is in the morning and one in the afternoon. Both classes are interesting and have already taken field trips in order to study erosion and the surface of the earth in general. The Chemistry class is getting along fine. Nothing, except a few minor explosions, have occurred to mar the smoothness of this course. The students are rapidly learning to mix chemicals and also first aid for acid burns. The General Science class has proved very satisfactory in every way. It is a study which is practical in every way and owing to its popularity it will be continued. ODESSA THOMAS, ’20. S2 1920 THE COSMO 1920 DEPARTMENTS—Continued BUSINESS DEPARTMENT No doubt there is no pupil in school who has never taken a lesson in the Business department. This department consists of a Typewriting Room. Banking Room and the Bookkeeping Room. Shorthand. Typewriting. Office Training, Bookkeeping, Commercial Arithmetic, Commercial Law, Commercial Geography, Business Spelling and Business Grammar are now' being offered to the pupils. The Typing Room is furnished with eight Remington typewriters, two new ones having been recently purchased. There are two different classes, Elementary and Advanced. The Banking Room is used in connection with Bookkeeping and Office Training. It is equipped with a Burroughs Adding Machine and office desks. Miss Jennie Hadley is the efficient teacher in the Shorthand and Typing Department, and Messrs. Collins and Magruder have charge of the Bookkeeping Room. More courses will be offered to the advantage of the student the coming term. We are very proud to own the department and it has been the source of useful knowledge to the students of Westville Township High School. 54 0 ■ 0_ ■ CZ] C=3 ■ CZD D I 0 1920 THE COSMO 1920 DEPARTMENTS—Continued MANUAL TRAINING At the present time only one year's work is being offered in the Manual Training Department. That consists of joint making, small exercises, wood lathe work, and mechanical drawing. With our new machinery our shop is one of the best equipped in the state. The Board of Education has recently purchased a wood lathe, jointer, bench saw, and band saw. All the machinery is of the latest design and has been set up and is in constant use. Next year we will offer in addition, advanced cabinet making, and lathe work. Then watch the young men flock into the course, for many useful pieces of furniture for the home will be made. At the present time the advanced class is making eight large tables for our cafeteria. se ■ CJ D| c=d ■ a CZD1 0 Q MANUAL TRAINING 0 o 0 ■ CD- CID ■ CD 'CZDl ■== 1 1920 THE COSMO 1920 DEPARTMENTS—Continued MUSIC DEPARTMENT The Music Department has been under the supervision of Miss Mae Custer for the past several years. Perhaps not in any of the past ten years has the Music Department accomplished so much as it has this year. During the year of 1919 and 1920 the Girls’ Glee Club won first place in the District Contest. Since we won first place in the District Contest this year, we hope to win the same honors in the county contest which occurs the first of May. Music has appealed to us this year more than ever before and it gives us more courage and initiative to go ahead and do something. We have given one play this year entitled Sylvia.” This was given on Feb. 26, and was pronounced a success by all who saw it. The music was furnished by The High School Orchestra assisted by an orchestra from Covington, Indiana. The Glee Club has sung for entertainment of the school and has been enjoyed by every one. VIOLIN DEPARTMENT For the first time in the history of the school, a course in Violin has been introduced. Mr. Kaufman, noted violinist, has been selected as instructor. Each class is divided into groups of four each, there being four different classes in all. A ten-piece orchestra has been organized under the direction of Miss Custer, assisted by Mr. Kaufman. Next year we hope to have the other instruments to form the High School Orchestra and Band. It is hoped that the grade schools in Westville will have a chance to take violin lessons, so that they will be prepared to join the orchestra when they enter High School. PIANO DEPARTMENT The Piano Method of Teaching in the Westville Township High School is a new feature and we are very proud indeed to say that we are among the few in the United States to have it. This feature is due to the progressiveness of Miss Custer, who is the instructor. VOCAL DEPARTMENT The Girls’ Quartette was organized during the first of the year. The Misses Agatha Yurgutis, Elizabeth Emery, Gladys Smith and Anna Mureiko compose the quartette. They have sung at several entertainments and were pronounced a success. Miss Agatha Yurgutis has sung several solos at different times and has a beautiful voice. She has been under the careful instruction of Miss Custer and will sing at the Commencement Day exercises. 58 n� 1920 THE COSMO 1920 DEPARTMENTS—Continued HISTORY DEPARTMENT The History Department consists of American History, Ancient History and Political Science. The latter was taught the first semester. Under the supervision of Mrs. Meeks all classes have done some excellent work. As these subjects are inclined to be a little dry a great deal of work has been done in order to make them interesting. Some of this work is to keep up with the news of the outside world. To do this, Mrs. Meeks has Monday set for a day on which each member of the class is to bring in some item of Interest read in any recent paper. Some of the pupils have a hard time getting anything interesting as they do not read anything in the papers except the funny stories. The Ancient History class is getting along fine but the members sometimes wonder if there ever were such persons as: Socrates, Homer, Perceles, and Demosthenes. However, they have to use their imaginations and spend much time in studying in order to distinguish between these great men who lived so long ago. MATHEMATICS During the school year of 1919-1920, the Mathematics Department has been completely established, so that now the curriculum of Westville High School contains a one-year course in Beginning Algebra, one Semester in Advanced Algebra, Plane and Solid Geometry. This year the classes in Advanced Algebra and Solid Geometry have been quite small. It is to be hoped that next year the number will be increased by the Sophomores who will complete their prerequisites for these more advanced courses this semester. The students have alt shown a most satisfactory interest in their work, the continuance of which promises to make the Mathematical Department one of the most successful in the school. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT What would a high school be without an English Department? We would never know about the wonderful plays of Shakespeare, Ben Johnson, or about the strange and mysterious rhymes of Poe. The purpose of the English Department is to read the best of literature, and to study the lives of the greatest authors whose vivid imaginations were put down in writing, to bring enjoyment and education to people. Four credits are offered in this course, the first two years consist mainly of Rhetoric and the technics of grammar, but the last two years comprise English Literature and American Literature. This year we have Miss Overman to teach us the denseness of good themes, good literature and good English. We sometimes feel that she gets slightly discouraged with us when we do not try to “pierce the unseen,” but we all try to do our best, hoping some day that we may be able to do so by reading the wonderful imaginations of great men, and to learn how to talk “correctly.” 01 GLADYS SMITH, ’20. 026! OWSOD 3 H 1 026! 1920 THE COSMO 1920 ALUMNI NEWS 1914 The Class of 1914 had the honor of being the first graduates of W. T. H. S. Agatha Ambrose, now situated in Westville, is one of our most promising teachers of the Edison Building. Ethel Stansbury assists her father in the drug store business. She has shown some wonderful displays of her ability in window decorating. 1915 Bertha Possolt leaped into the sea of matrimony and rescued John Shimkus. She is teaching at the Washington Building of Westville. Donald Buskirk started out as a seventh grade teacher of Westville. He is now the principal at the Edison school. Herbert Roberts is in partnership with his brother in the garage business. Mr. Roberts states that some day the sign will read “Roberts and Son,” as both of his sons are progressing in their lessons on “Curing the Ford.” 1916 Roy Wagle earns his living by keeping books at the No. 3 Mine office. You know, his daughter must have her girlish wishes fulfilled. Anna Balchuk accepted a position as a stenographer in a large firm at Detroit. Hester Clark, at present known as Mrs. Denton Magruder, teaches at the High School building of Westville. 1917 Gertie Possolt is also a Cupid’s victim, and is now addressed as Mrs. Peter Sole. Gertie says her daughter, Lois, is a wonderful helper and that her son, John, is getting acquainted with the football players and he hopes to be a captain some fine day. Helen Redulis is now. situated in the First National Bank of Westville as bookkeeper. Helen is learning the fundamentals of banking every day and lives in hopes of seeing herself seated in her own bank some day. Genevieve Buskirk has chosen as her life’s work, as many others, to teach little tots of the Central School. Drusilla Marshall prefers to stay home and learn the principles of cooking. What will she do next? Robert Pierce may be found in the cold regions of Alaska as a telegraph operator. Roland Stark is in partnership with his father, in the ice business at Westville. Fred Sneyd has a position as yard clerk in Lyons. Residence in Westville. Meyer Brownstein resides in Danville and is showing his ability in salesmanship. Edward Zanievsky had an opportunity open to him as a draftsman. He accepted it and is working in the Western Electric Corporation of Chicago. Nellie Alsbaugh is chief operator of the Westville Telephone Company. 1918 Agnes Kelly is also in the teaching line. She has shown some promising marks at the Central Building. Marie Holman has taken up housekeeping of her own. She lives in Indianapolis and is known as Mrs. Swick. «3 1920 THE COSMO 1920 ALUMNI NEWS—Continued Anna Wilson has decided on a profession too. She has been teaching at the Edison school. She also runs a boarding house for out-of-town teachers. Walter Dowiatt decided to run a business of his own by opening a soft drink place. He found it unprofitable. “Shark” states he is going to sell out and seek other fields. Ed Murray sought the bright lights of Detroit. He is making good in an office and has been promoted several times since he has taken up his work. Alfred Bender has accepted a position in the Little Vermilion mine as an electrician. It is stated he is progressing wonderfully. Pat Kelly is chief yard clerk at Lyons and is doing fine in his line of work. Joseph Le Count obtained a position in the post office as a city mail carrier. 1919 Merle Brown, one of our youngest teachers of Westville, is enlightening the children of the Central School building. John Chromis is learning the different cuts of meat in his father’s store. John is an ambitious youth, so it is known that he is bound to make good. John Mellen thinks there are too many people working in the mines of Westville, so he has wended his way to Bunsenville. ATHLETICS FOOTBALL SQUAD 920 THE COSMO 1920 FOOTBALL The year of 1919 has been our most successful football year. This year one of our foremost hopes was accomplished, when we defeated Georgetown in a hard fought battle upon our gridiron. Although we were short of men, Mr. Collins, our coach, whipped up a seemingly impossible team. Mr. Collins deserves much credit in his unceasing efforts with the boys. The boys consider “Peely” the best coach that ever kicked a football in Westville. The team showed a good, clean record this season, losing only one game which was to Danville, our old enemy, on their gridiron. We only lose three men this year, but wish they could stay: Bruce Stulginsky, fullback; William Dowiatt, center; Adolph Dowiatt, halfback, Captain. By working in new material, their places will be filled worthily. SCHEDULE October 3, 1919—Westville vs. Chrisman. Score: Westville, 26; Chrisman, 0. October 11, 1919—Westville vs. Newman. To settle an old score with Newman, Westville’s eleven evened up with many scores to the good. Score: Westville, 80; Newman, 0. October 18, 1919—Westville vs. Hoopeston. In the third game of the season, Westville defeated the Holy City Eleven” easily. Score: Westville, 60; Hoopeston, 0. November 2, 1919—Westville vs. Gibson City. This game was one of the hottest the Westville eleven played. The Gibson City team was out for State Championship. Score: Westville, 7; Gibson City, 7. November 8, 1919—Westville vs. Georgetown. This was one of the biggest games played in the state. Georgetown came down expecting to clean the Westville eleven, but were very sadly disappointed. In the first half Georgetown scored 14 points to Westville’s 0. With grim determination, looking defeat straight in the face our boys came back with vim and defeated Georgetown. Score: Westville, 15; Georgetown, 14. 1920 THE COSMO 1920 FOOTBALL—Continued November 15, 1919—Westville vs. Oakland. Our boys played hard, but our team was weakened very much by five of our regular players, quarterback, right halfback, fullback, left tackle and left end, missing the road and losing their way. Score: Westville, 0; Oakland, 6. November 22, 1919—Westville vs. Danville. Our last game succeeded in breaking our good record. In the first half it took Westville but three minutes to make the first touchdown. Danville found our weak spot and began hammering it. Although they won, they realized that they had played a real football team. The reason they won was chiefly that they outweighed us. Score: Westville, 7; Danville, 28. The Westville Line-up. Bruce Stulginsky . Joe Ross.......... Cecil Simpson ... Adolph Dowiatt .... William Dowiatt ... Floyd Garlin .... Algerd Appanaitis Jess Warnagis.... Andrew Yasaitis . Stanley Orlasky .... Peter Chapausky ..............Fullback Quarterback .........Left Halfback (Capt.) Right Halfback ................Center Right Guard ......... Right Tackle Right End ...........Left Guard ...........Left Tackle .............Left End Subs Julius Matkoscik, Voland Vaught, Max Darkin, Anton Redulus, John Savisky. 88 1920 THE COSMO 1920 BASKETBALL The basketball season was very successful considering our material. This is Westville's third year playing basketball and we entered the tournament for the first time. With inexperienced men, Mr. Collins labored and worked until he turned out one of the fastest teams in the county. Mr. Collins showed his ability as a basketball coach by making a team which took third place in the tournament. It was our first trial and we are very proud of our men. Losing only one man this year, Adolph Dowiatt, forward (Capt.), we expect to snatch first prize next year. One of our men, Peter Chapausky, made the guard on the Vermilion County all-star basketball team. SCHEDULE Dec. 19, 1919—Newman vs. Westville. The boys played hard, but lack of experience beat them this game. Score: Westville, 18; Newman, 26. Dec. 27, 1919—Westville vs. Armstrong. All of Armstrong’s players didn’t show up, so the game had to be cancelled. Score: Westville, 2; Armstrong, 0. Jan. 2, 1920—Westville vs. Alvin. In the third game, both teams played fast and clean basketball. Westville began to get on” to playing the game. Score: Westville, 21; Alvin 16. Jan. 9, 1920—Potomac vs. Westville. Westville journeyed to Potomac to play basketball. The team played hard but we lost the game. The fact that there were no out of bounds, handicapped our boys. Score: Potomac, 19; Westville 12. Jan. 16, 1920—Westville vs. Oakwood. Oakwood came down expecting to give Westville a beating of their lives, but were greatly surprised at Westville’s ability in playing. Score: Oakwood, 25; Westville, 19. Jan. 21, 1920—Westville vs. Ridgefarm. Ridgefarm’s quintet played a fast game but could not get through the strong defense of Westville. This was the first game that Westville used this defense and the results show its effectiveness. Score: Westville, 31; Ridgefarm, 11. (19 I92C THE COSMO 1920 BASKETBALL—Continued Jan. 28, 1920—Ridgefarm vs. Westville. Westville’s quintet was defeated by one point in one of the hottest battles ever fought on a basketball floor. Score: Ridgefarm, 22; Westville, 21. Jan. 30, 1920—Alvin vs. Westville. Alvin cancelled the game on account of the gym. not being completed. Feb. 6, 1920—Newman vs. Westville. The Orange and Black team went to Newman. Being handicapped in one of the worst gymnasiums Westville ever played in, they lost to Newman who knew how to play on their peculiar floor. Score: Newman, 22; Westville, 11. Feb. 13, 1920—Westville vs. Potomac. Friday the 13th. Westville was minus one of its forwards who caught the flu. We were able to put one over on Potomac with a sub. Score: Westville, 23; Potomac, 18. Feb. 20, 1920—Westville vs. Danville. For the first time we played our old enemy, Danville. Their quintet expected to beat us about 100 to 0, but were sadly disappointed and just a little more they would have lost. In the first half, Westville scored 7, while Danville scored 1. The game was played fast and furious by both sides and the final score ending in a tie, 11 to 11. Five minutes overtime had to be played and Danville luckily made three points. Westville scored a foul. Score: Danville, 17; Westville, 14. Feb. 27, 1920—Armstrong vs. Westville. In this game the boys tried hard but the two and three cushion shots around the walls were too much for Westville. There being out of bounds no place, on the ceiling or on the walls, fooled Westville into defeat. Score: Armstrong, 24; Westville, 10. March 5, 1920—Oak wood vs. Westville. We expected to get beaten for the floor was too small for us. The boys decided to fight to the finish, win or lose. And the fast team of Oakwood went down in a crash before Westville’s invincibles. Score: Westville, 18; Oakwood, 9. 1920 THE COSMO 1920 THE COSMO 1920 BASKETBALL—Continued THE TOURNAMENT On March 12, Westville entered the Vermilion County Basketball Tournament for the first time. According to the Commercial News it looked as though there was no chance for Westville whatever. In the first game the Westville quintet defeated the strong and fast team of East Lynn to a score of 26-18. East Lynn couldn’t break the strong defense that Mr. Collins taught the team. The second game fell upon Saturday, March 13. Danville defeated us in a hard fight to a score of 20 to 8. The clean game which both teams played will be long remembered. Last but not least we played Oakwood for third place, beating them 17-14. This being the first year we participated in the event we were well contented with third place and the basketball we received for our prize. The team’s good record shows Mr. Collins’ ability in making a good, fast team out of entirely new material. We will have him next year and with our present experience wc expect to “bag the fox.” LINE-UP Charles Stachokas...........Center Adolph Dowiatt.............Forward Fred Brown ................Forward Peter Chapausky ....Standing Guard Cecil Simpson .............Running Guard Subs Julius Matkocsik Fred Dudley Floyd Garlin All County Guard. 72 1920 THE COSMO 1920 BASKETBALL—Continued CLASS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT The Annual Inter-Class Basketball Tournament began Jan. 5, with the agreement that each team would play two games and the team that had the highest percentage at the end of the six games would be awarded a pennant at the expense of the others. The Senior class had to pick three men from the Freshman class to make a team. The school witnessed many hard fought games between the class teams. The percentages stood: Won Sophomores ......................... 3 Senior-Freshman .................... 2 Juniors ............................ 1 Lost Percentage 1 .750 2 .500 3 .250 The Sophomores received a beautiful orange and black pennant which they were proud to hang on the wall of the assembly. There has been a decided amount of class rivalry this year, but after all we forget such trivial affairs and all join together in boosting our varsity team. TRACK NEWS With our new track in first class condition we have the largest bunch out for track in the history of W. T. H. S. Our first real interest was the dual meet with Ridgefarm T. H. S., April 23. The result was Westville T. H. S., 71 points and Ridgefarm, 37 points. Those out for track are Cecil Simpson, Adolph Dowiatt, Bruce Stulginsky, Voland Vaught, Algerd Appanaitis, Fred Dudley, Captain; Joe Chromis, Paul Giacone, Tony Redulis, Floyd Garlin, Fred Brown, Jess Warnaigas, Julius Mat-kocsik and Raymond Lucas. It looks as if we will make a good showing this year at the County Meet and at the Eastern Illinois Meet. 73 1920 THE COSMO 1920 Dewier n.F PPfjfifyTiS ■pCHf USKV' BSioua Kis Mi-unoA COQch . tOLL 122 mo f.DU0L£Y •F RoS$ L-VJW6HT 74 1920 THE COSMO 1920 GIRLS’ ATHLETICS Basketball and gymnastics are not only to have ‘‘loads of fun”, as most girls -,iy, but to develop correct posture, good health, and strong and steady muscles. Imagine how weak and small the body would be if the muscles were not exercised and could not develop. That is why athletics among girls is coming into our schools of today. Thus, while the fifteen minutes of strenuous exercise during a game seems never to come to an end, the girls are nevertheless enjoying healthy and wholesome recreation. BASKETBALL This year brought wonderful success to W. T. H. S. in the line of basketball material. Class teams were organized which shows that each succeeding year we mean to spell “F-A-M-E” at the close of the basketball season. The Seniors have one of the fastest and strongest teams ever organized. We will not give up basketball, but will, if possible, organize an Alumni team next year. Seniors’ line-up: Mary Dowiatt...........................Center and Captain Madeline Kelly .................................. Forward Elizabeth Emery ............................... Forward Odessa Thomas ......................................Guard Gladys Smith .......................................Guard The Sophomores have also worked up a team which will make part of our future varsity team. The line-up for the Sophomore team: Anna Bendick.......................................Center Mabelle Matthews................................... Guard Naomi Buskirk .................................... Guard Garnet Elliott .................................. Forward Georgiana Bowman .................................Forward Our Freshmen this year seem to know more about ‘‘Freshies’ initiation”, so we decided to see what they knew about the line of basketball. They have one of the best and fastest teams Freshmen ever put out. Let us hope these Freshies stay together and bring fame to dear W. T. H. S. Freshies’ line-up: Hazel Harris ..... Petronella Urasky Thelma Possolt ... Anna Imro ........ Bertha Boyd ...... Mildred Boyd ..... Center Forward Forward Guard ...Guard Guard 75 1920 THE COSMO 1920 GIRLS’ ATHLETICS—Continued Inter-class basketball was started this year, the most thrilling game being Freshmen vs. Seniors. The Freshmen were at a disadvantage but have grit and fought to the finish, even though they lost the game. It was more difficult for the Seniors to play tricks on the Sophs, but of course the Seniors were again victorious. THE VARSITY TEAM Our first outside game was with Danville Y. W. C. A. It was a hot one from start to finish. For one-half of the game the team battled in the middle of the floor, alternately gaining and losing. At the close of the first half the visitors were three points ahead. The second half was feverish and exciting, but the visitors came up with a score of 6-18 in favor of themselves. Line-up for the game: Hazel Harris........................................Center Nettie McGinsey ....................................Center Mary Dowiatt ......................................Forward Lena Slazas .......................................Forward Gladys Smith ....................................... Guard Odessa Thomas .......................................Guard Elizabeth Emery .....................................Guard THE RETURN GAME VS. DANVILLE Y. W. C. A. The Westville girls played a more swift return game with the result a victory. Score, 11-13 in favor of Westville. The line-up for the game was: Merle Brown .......................................Center Mary Dowiatt .....................................Forward Lena Slazas ......................................Forward Odessa Thomas ......................................Guard Gladys Smith .......................................Guard Elizabeth Emery ....................................Guard THE FACULTY TEAM The faculty organized a basketball team which they say, with a wee bit more practice, will be a wonder. Rumor has it that the Faculty team will run away with the Freshman, Sophomore and Junior teams, but a grand crash is predicated when it comes to the Senior game. ELIZABETH EMERY. W. T. H. S. GYMNASIUM W. T. H. S. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM 1020 THE COSMO 1920 ■ cm a o 7 MMI T ,; vr 5vc v awu 6o l T5 £nmrion 6H0TS PnR 7 Slt riEK OH How THEY P W HiLufTT? f'flef: H wkS G-MCTir on smiprv Fritz.? aCnn THtisrt D D D cm Ort Silt Rts u Its ve t t SEnz tfr -ZV X ? s 7 o jDVEEf TJ 5E M RH G1S 2-0. 1920 THE COSMO 1920 CALENDAR FOR 1919-1920 September 8— -First day of school with plenty of confusion and excitement among new students, especially the Freshmen. Everyone wants to take the easiest things possible. 9— Hurrah! No school today. 10— Organization of classes. Hot dispute in Senior class as to who the cjass advisor is to be. 11— Lecture on “How to keep the school clean,” by “Mac”. This also applies to the Seniors. 12— Last day of first week. Oh! goodness! 15—Seniors decided on their class pins and rings. 19—Hooray! half holiday—because Dan Cupid pointed his arrow at a certain young couple among our midst which happened to be Professor Denton Ma-gruder and Miss Hester Clark. “May their troubles never arrive.”—Seniors. 26—Miss Cora B. Davis, state inspector, pronounced our Science Department one hundred per cent. October 3—First football game of season. Westville defeated the Chrisman eleven with a score of 25 to 0. 5—Everybody hoarse from cheering at football game Friday. 7—Water supply gave out. A line of boys were seen carrying water from neighbors. We hope this will continue as the Freshmen have nothing else to do but flunky for the teachers. 10— Seems as if the sun will never shine again. 11— WE had a football game. Defeated Newman by a score of 80 to 0. 18—Another football game. This time we downed the Hoopestonites, 60 to 0. 28—The Seniors seem more dignified. They received their rings and pins and are very proud of them. 30—The Seniors gave the “wee” Freshies a party. November 3—The football eleven traveled miles to play the strong Gibson City team. The result was a tie, 7-7. 7— The new seats for the assembly and the gymnasium equipment arrived. 8— We downed the famous Georgetown football team to the tune of 14-15. 82 1920 THE COSMO 1920 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Westville, 111. Has always stood with the School Board, the Patrons, the Teachers and the pupils of WESTVILLE TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL With the avowed and determined purpose to make this school the best of all Township High Schools. The Class of 1920 is the evidence of the fruits of our efforts and as you go forth to do a full share in the work of life you will find it necessary to use the facilities of SOME GOOD BANK. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Westville, Illinois will be honored to serve you. Permit us to qualify ourselves that when the time comes we may answer an inquiry concerning any pupil of the WESTVILLE HIGH SCHOOL as follows: “We have known Mr. (or Miss) .............................................since childhood..............................attended the grade schools in this city and graduated with honors in the Westville Township High School in the class of .............. We know that the character and reliability of this young..... is the very best. As a child ......he opened a little savings account and our records show that ......was persistent and had a regular habit of saving and we feel that ...... may be trusted to do......... whole duty in any position. (Signed) FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Westville, 111. S3 1920 THE COSMO 1920 VVe Sell Exclusive Hand Tailored Clothes Made By HIRSH WICK WIRE The Best in the World Dunlap Hats for Young Men and Ladies. Excello Shirts, Ladies' and Men’s Luxite Hose. Your Money Back If You Want It. WEBSTER GROCERY COMPANY DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Wholesale Distributors Pillsbury's Best Flour Larabee Best Flour Marvel Brand Canned Goods and Food Products 40 N. Vermilion Wholesale Grocers 1920 THE COSMO 1920 QUARTIER CO. Westville, 111. Groceries and Meat Market DRY GOODS GROCERIES PETER TUVADA FURNISHINGS NOTIONS SERVICE TO ALL Ask for it and if we do not have it we will get it for you. Phone 122 Phone 11 MILENSKPS Everything at TRUCANO’S DEPARTMENT CAFE AND HOTEL STORE And Groceries Too The Place for Good Eats and Prompt Service DRY GOODS SHOES MILLINERY NOTIONS OPEN ALL NIGHT STOVES Phone 113 Westville — — — Illinois 1920 THE COSMO 192C CALENDAR 1919-1920-Continued 15—Football game, Westville vs. Oakland. Score 6-0, favor Oakland. 22__Football tournament, Westville vs. Danville. Score 28-7 in favor of Dan- ville. 26__Miss Walton, our French teacher, followed the suit of out principal and be- came Mrs. Mac. Taylor. 27— Thanksgiving. No school. 28— The High School girls entertain the football eleven at a banquet. December 5— Football Banquet. 8— Classes didn't pass until nine o’clock. Thanks to cars on strike. 9— Sophomore class basketball game. The score stood: Orange and Black 22, Whites 16. 12— Sophomores gave a play entitled “Follies of 1922. It was a big success. 13— The Sophomores adopted class pins. Babies must have their pins. 18— The Seniors surprised Anna Moreiko and reminded her of her seventeenth birthday. 19— Basketball season starts. Westville vs. Newman. Westville 18. Newman 26. 20— Preparation begins for Christmas. 22—Mr. Somers of the First National Bank gave us a talk on the Xmas. Savings Club. 24— We had the newspaper, and Mr. Kaufman played a few violin selections. Miss Tenery, from Danville, read us some stories. 27—Basketball: Westville vs. Armstrong. Score 2-0 in favor of Westville. January 1— Welcome! New Year. 2— Basketball: Westville vs. Alvin. Score 21-16. Westville’s favor. 4—High school students raid town with basketball advertisements. 9—Senior number of newspaper. 9— Basketball: Westville vs. Potomac. Potomac 18, Westville 12. 10— Wise Seniors in serious session. Wonder what’s up their sleeves? 13—Semester Examinations. 15—Basketball: Westville vs. Oakwood. Score 18-25, favor Oakwood. 17—The Sophomores gave a leap year party. 19— The Seniors make final decisions for Annual. Adopt the name of “Cosmo.” 21— Basketball: Westville vs. Ridgefarm. Score 31-11, favor Westville. February 6— Basketball: Newman vs. Westville. Score: Newman 22. Westville 11. 12— The students celebrated the anniversary of Lincoln’s birthday. 13— Miss Albaugh is ill with the “Flu.” 14— Basketball: Westville vs. Potomac. The score 23-18, favor Westville. 14—The Alumni Dance was held at high school. Several out-of-town guests were present. It was a decided success. 20— The biggest game of the season. Danville brought down her strong team. When the whistle sounded the score was a tie, and five extra minutes were given. At the end the score was 14-17 in favor of Danville. 22— Washington’s Birthday. Exercises in the assembly. 25— The Semi-Chorus gave a play entitled “Sylvia.” It was very well staged. 25-27—Pictures were taken for the Annual in all departments. 27—Another Basketball game. Westville vs. Armstrong. Score 24-10 in favor of Armstrong. 29—Leap Year. Girls, here’s your chance. K« 1920 THE COSMO 1920 KININGHAM ELECTRIC CO. 122 Vermilion Street DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Electrical Merchandise Eden Washing Machines Regina Vacuum Cleaners Hot Point Heating Appliances Chandeliers Our Motto— “Quality First' MRS. ROSA WARNIGAS DRY GOODS, LADIES’ READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING and GENT'S FURNISHINGS Best of Service Lowest Prices 87 1920 THE COSMO 1920 INTERURBAN A. J. CHROMIS HOTEL and CAFE Grocery and Meat Market The Place for Good Eats and Prompt Service The Best Grades of Meats Contain The Most Nourishment Open at All Hours and Always at Your Service Just What We Sell JULIA VANDEVOIR Proprietor Heidricks Somers When Dry Hardware Store DON’T The Place where you get what you Forget to go to want for the right price and always of the best quality. MOSTEIKO’S Soft Drink Parlor Miners’ Supplies Manual Training Tools All Kinds of Hardware 88 1920 THE COSMO 1920 FORI) CARS AM) FORDSON TRACTORS ROBERTS BROTHERS Westville, Illinois J. R. DILLION Georgetown, Illinois Drink SEIPP’S SALVO MALT ROOT BEER and GINGER ALE WHOLESALE JOHN POSSOLT 410 N. Main Street—Phone 10 s� 1920 THE COSMO 1920 CALENDAR 1919-1920—Continued March 1—Came like a lamb. 3—Teachers were honored with a banquet given by the school board. 3— Mysterious disappearance of three girls in the woods. 4— 5-—Six weeks examinations. 5— Basketball: Oakwood vs. Westville. Score, Westville 18, Oakwood 9. 9—Miss Partlow substituted for Mrs. Taylor in French and History. 9—The Physiography class made a tour through a mine, examining formations of coal. 10— Basketball boys went to Danville Y. M. C. A. to practice for tournament. 11— Girls’ Basketball vs. Danville Y. W. C. A. Hooray! Score 13-11 in favor of Westville. 12— Tournament starts at Danville Y. M. C. A. Westville defeats East Lynn. We won to the tune of 26-18. 13— Danville vs. Westville. The boys lost in a hard fight by a score of 20-8. At 7:30 P. M., Westville won third place in the tournament by defeating Oak-wood, 17-13. Swede made the all-star guard on the county team. The finals were Danville, first place; Hoopeston, second place, and Westville, third place. April 1—April fool! 6— Seniors are making arrangements to attend Normal University this summer. 7— Practicing for Semi-Chorus contest. 9—Local tryouts for contests. 16—District contest. Westville first in chorus and Ivan Ellsworth first in Ex tem-poraneous. 24—Dual Track Meet with Ridgefarm. 27—Planning half holiday! Mr. Magruder passed another milestone. May 1—County Track meet in Georgetown. 8—Contest and Track meet at Charleston. 18—Final examinations begin to tell sad fate of Seniors. 23—Baccalaureate Services. 26—Eighth grade graduation. 26— High School Picnic. 27— Class Day. 28— Commencement. The day of all days and the last. � o 1920 THE COSMO 1920 THE JOHN SMITH SYSTEM It is said that over one-half of all the men in this country over sixty years of age (including the fellows who had earned big incomes in their younger days) are dependent upon charity or upon their relatives for support. Why? Because these men never learned to look ahead and save. Recently a healthy, robust Danville man of about forty years of age (whom we will call John Smith) took sick and came near passing out. He had been earning a good income for himself and family,—a wife and three daughters,—but had lived it up from day to day. A small policy of life insurance is the only thing he could have left as an estate” in case of the fateful event. As he lay in bed, slowly recovering, he saw himself as never before,—how nearly he had come to pauperizing the family he loved better than his own life. In providing for them he had thought only of living well. Had he died the little insurance would have been consumed by a funeral befitting the man for in his lifetime he was a good spender. The clergyman would have read an obituary written in complimentary phrase. But after the trappings cf woe had been removed the mother and helpless daughters would have faced the grim fact that the family income had died with father! But John didn't die. He got well. While he was yet weak and unable to resume his old place, he and the family held a very solemn conference, and adopted the budget system of spending his income, and he obligated himself to this building association to deposit a certain per cent of his wages, immediately upon its receipt, as a monthly savings account. This meant a change of habit,—even self-denial and sacrifice,—but the satisfaction and independence that family gets from being the proud possessor of a savings account makes up to them the loss of some of the luxuries. So John Smith’s system is merely the budget system applied to the family expenditures. It saves money. Try it. Start with any sum,—however small. John recommends it to you. THE VERMILION COUNTY BUILDING ASSOCIATION ADAMS BUILDING 91 139-141 N. Vermilion St. Danville, 111. 1920 THE COSMO_________________1920 A Live Local Newspaper A Good Advertising Medium All Local News THE WESTVILLE JOURNAL By E. E. WHITE Tel. 4 Westville, Illinois The Best Moving Pictures Are HERMAN BROS. Shown At Clothes and Shoes The ORPHEUM WESTVILLE, ILLINOIS Why? Because Mike Likes the Best Himself 92 For First Class Meats, Groceries and Right Prices Go To O. VACETTA PHONE 94 1920 THE COSMO 1920 Westville Elevator Feed Company “HELP US GROW’’ Wholesalers and Retailers of Sleepy Eye Flour Feeds of all kinds for sale. We also grind feed to order. GIVE US A TRIAL Spang Wherry LUMBER AND BUILDING SUPPLIES Me Will Build What You Want and The Way You Want Let Us Plan Your New Home. 83 1920 THE COSMO 1920 SAYINGS Mr. Magruder: “I’m crazy to get this off my hands.” “That’s the big thing.' Miss Hadley: “My Soul.” Miss Newman : “Girls, get to work. Miss Moore: “Do you get me?” Gladys Smith: “Oh piffle. Madeline Kelly: Take it from me.” Bruce Stulginsky: “Listen Mam. Voland Vaught: “Holy smoke.” Gertie Clark: “That makes it bad.” Sadie Howard: “My Stars.” Mary Dowiatt: “Great Glory.” Odessa Thomas: “Wouldn’t that get your Angora?” “Ah. Romeo.” William Dowiatt: “Who would a thunk it?” “Holy cow.” Eva Kelly: “Ye Gods.” Anna Mureiko: “Oh beans.” Miss Albaugh: “Listen, girls.” Elizabeth Emery: Golly, child.” Adolph Dowiatt: “For Cri Bones.” Agatha Yurgutis: “Oh, dear, dear!” Andrew Yasaitis: “Pick up the marbles, you win.” Algerd Appanaitis: “Listen, fellers.” Mrs. Taylor: “1 got a hunch.” Mrs. Meeks: “Show me.” Fred Dudley: Great stuff.” “Pretty rich.” Barthel Williams: “Can you beat it?” Fred Brown: “Let’s quit, I’m tired.” Cecil Simpson: “I’m sick; I want to go home.” Maggie McDonald: “Honest to John Brown.” Clara Hajnal: “Cat’s ankle.” Charles Bauser: “Oh Hecks.” Helen P.: “A good man is hard to find.” Miss Overman: “I just love that.” Mr. Collins: “Now listen here, you guys; what do you think this is?” Lena Slazas: “Is it on straight?” SADIE HOWARD, ’20. 1920 THE COSMO 1920 Your Photograph “The Gift They Cannot Buy” Will be highly valued by your friends and schoolmates at all times. Our portraits are of the highest grade, and we take the greatest care in getting the expression, and preserving the likeness. See us for your graduation photographs—-we have a large assortment of the latest mountings, which will be sure to please you. The portraits in this Annual were made from our photographs. Bowman Studio 18Zz N. Vermilion St Danville, Illinois 95 1920 THE COSMO 1920 Dr. J. B. Lundahl DENTIST Hours: 9-12 1-7 Westville State Bank Building Bottled Pabst Beverage Pablo and Savory Root Beer P. J. DOWIATT, Agent Manufacturer of Boston Cooler Cherry and Strawberry Pop PHONE 20 Staths Hires Walter Gerrib Says That His Shows Are Good Pocket Billiards Candies, Cigars And Soft Drinks 130 State St Westville, 111. When WALTER GERRIB Says Anything is so it is so. So Go To The EAGLE THEATRE For Good Moving Pictures 1)6 1920 THE COSMO 1920 The Home of Good Eats—Just Like Home Norkus’ Cafe and Hotel Service and Quality is our Motto Once a Patron Always a Patron Groceries and Meats Dry Goods and Shoes John Silagyi Kellyville Store—Westville, Illinois Students of Domestic Science Are Invited to Visit Our Food Departments An Inspection of our Wearing Apparel Section will find the Season’s Latest Styles Service Our Aim Quality Our Motto 1920 THE COSMO 1920 ■ “JOKES” The Cosmo is a great invention, The school gets all the fame, The printer gets all the money, And the staff gets all the blame. Maggie: “What is the shape of a kiss?” Voland: “I really don’t know, some call it Tiptical,’ but if you give me one, I’ll call it square.” Mr. Magruder: “And why do you call the city attorney, ‘necessity’?” Mary: “Because he knows no law.” Mother: “Why did you let Voland kiss you?” Maggie: “Well, he was so nice about it. He asked.” Mother: “The idea! Haven’t 1 told you, you must learn to say ‘No’?” Maggie: “That’s what I did say. He asked me if I'd be angry if he kissed . � � me. Fred: “Jess has been offered fifty dollars for that last picture of his.” Odessa: “He must have had an expensive frame put on it.” Senior: “I’ve got a girl that’s been in the hospital in Danville for nearly a year.” Soph: “Too bad, Chappie. What's the matter with her?” Senior: She’s a nurse.” “Why is a Ford like April?” “Just enough spring to make you tired.” Ornithology “Just because a fellow’s pigeon-toed and chicken-hearted doesn't say that he’s a bird.” What Every Football Player Wishes I wish that I knew how to dance Around the assembly floor. Because I do not know the steps I peek in at the door. What good to me are banquets, Alumni dance and all? I eat my meal and go upstairs And stand out in the hall. Oh! life is but an empty dream, But I’ll make up perchance If ever I get nerve enough To try to learn to dance. OS 1920 THE COSMO 1920 Westville State Bank The Fastest Growing Bank in Eastern Illinois Solicits the Patronage of All the School Faculty and Pupils GEORGE BUCHANAN, President H. J. ELLIOT, Cashier For Everything that goes with the Garage Try the Bee Line Garage Phone 161 Westville, Illinois 202-201-206 S. State Street Ott 1920 THE COSMO 1920 For Neatness, Prompt Delivery and Westville Unexcelled Service Cigar Store Try and Carl A. Hires Pool Room MEAT MARKET and GROCERY Where They Keep the Best Tables and The Best Smokes ■ Smoke the Best Cigars on the Market C. E. 1 10 15c The Mazrum Princess Biruta 2 for 25c Best Havana Filler Studio Nick Goodwin Manufacturer Excels in Fine Work South State Street Westville Illinois 100 1920 THE COSMO 1920 If You Don’t Know OTTO Ask the Children of Westville Otto Newman GOOD CLOTHES FOR MEN AND BOYS Danville, Illinois Thomas Conron Hardware Co. • Sellers of Good Goods DANVILLE, ILLINOIS 101 _ 1920 THE COSMO 1920 “JOKES’-Continued Some One Is Always Taking the Joy Out of Life. Raymond (in a love spasm): “So beautiful she seemed to me, 1 wished that we were wed, her neck it was of ivory—” Buck: “Alas, so was her head.” Mac: “Swede, what have you under your hat?” Swede: “Nothing.” Mac: “I believe it.” Fish: “Does a pig eat grass?” Nettie: “I don’t know, 1 never saw you at meal times.” Mildred: I feel like having some ice cream.” Fred: “Don’t worry, you’ll get over that feeling soon.” A woodpecker lit on Toney’s head And settled down to drill. He bored away for half a day. And then he broke his bill. Miss Albaugh: “Have you given the gold fish some fresh water, Anna?” Anna Mureiko: “No, not yet. They haven’t finished the water I gave them the other day.” Heard at a ball game: “Oh, Percy, isn’t our pitcher grand? He hits the bats, no matter where the players hold them.” Miss Walton: Adolph, have you studied the plays of Sophocles?” Goosegg: Aw, quit jokin’, I know all the big ten coaches and there ain’t any such coach.” Mildred: “And are you going to give up all your bad habits at the beginning of the year?” Maryetta: “Oh, not all of them. You know there are other New Year Days coming.” Nettie: “Jess painted a pig so natural that it bit him.” Mildred: “That’s nothing. Toney made a scarecrow so natural that the crows brought back all the corn they had taken.” Miss Newman, in Chemistry class: “Now I can’t watch you boys and do this experiment at the same time. If anything goes wrong, the whole laboratory and we with it will be blown in the air. Come a little closer, boys, so that you will be able to follow me.” Anna: “Let’s go to the Palace.” Lena: “What have they got there?” Anna: “ ‘Broken Blossoms.' It’s a good show; it runs for a week.” Lena: “Gee whiz, 1 can’t sit and watch a show that long.” 1112 J. W. Montgomery GENERAL CONTRACTOR Intone No. 2 Sidell, Illinois The Kiningham Music Co. 22-24 W. North Street Danville, Illinois We will save you from $50.00 to $100.00 on a fine Piano or Cabinet Phonograph. PHONE 2480 io:t 1920 THE COSMO 1920 The Best Barber Shop in Town For Good Service For the Best Shaves, Haircuts and In Transfer Massages, Try (all Charles Fadale’s BARBER SHOP B. Gaughron Son 123 N. State Street Dealers in Coal Bastian Bros. Co. Shoes and Low Shoes Manufacturers of Especially for Young Ladies Class Rings Class Pins and Athletic Medals Young Men Commencement Invitations and Announcements, Calling Cards Cavanaugh Jewelers to the Class of 1920 Meyer 320 Bastain Bldg. Rochester, N. Y. KM 1920 THE COSMO 1920 “Meet Your Friends at Feldkamp’s” Berhalter fTefclS amp s CANDIES Undertaker DANVILLE ILLINOIS DANVILLE PHONE 182 Watch Us Grow Florence Shop Cramer Norton Millinery and Ladies' The Store for All the People F urnLshings Dry Goods, Suits, Cloaks, MISSES LAUGH LIN Millinery, Etc. 103 N. Vermilion St. Phone 1219 12 E. Main St. Danville, 111. DANVILLE ILLINOIS 1920 THE COSMO 1920 “JOKES”—Continued He: You think more of your dog than you do of me.” She: Well, the dog growls less. How is business?” “It would be fine but for one thing.” What?” “It’s rotten.” TOO TRUE The poor joke editor wields his pen Till the ends of his fingers are sore, But still someone will say, “That’s stale, I heard it before.” Brownie: What’s the matter, Red, you look sick?” Floyd Garland: Work, nothing but work, work, work from morning until night.” Brownie: How long have you been at it?” Garland: Start tomorrow.” Junior: See here, Mr. Freshie, why are you standing there by the ‘Orange and Black' newspaper contributors’ box?” Freshie: I dropped a nickel in and I’m waiting for the gum to drop out.” Mr. Collins: I had a dream about a beautiful girl last night.” Miss Albaugh: “What did I say?” Odessa: The man I marry must be bold, but not audacious, wise as Solomon and as industrious as Vulcan. He must be courted by all women, but devoted to only one—” Hobart: “Gee, I’m glad we met.” Raymond took Anna to the ice cream parlor Friday night after the game. Raymond: Do you want an ice cream sundae?” Anna: “No, I want it today.” He who laughs last has to have the joke explained. He: How’d the wedding come out?” She: Why, it was a tie.” Fred: Would you take a walk with me?” Elizabeth: But, I don’t know you.” Fred: Ah! but what you don’t know won’t hurt you.” Hester: Denton, you looked awfully foolish when you proposed to me.” Mac: Very likely I was.” 106 1920 THE COSMO 1920 ONE LESSON Every student should learn that elaborate clothes or new clothes are not essential to a well groomed person. The old clothes if properly cleaned, pressed and mended, give you a neat and tidy appearance, also show that you are thrifty. The Illinois Dry Cleaning Co. Parcel Post Orders Solicited 143 Vermilion St. BUY IT IN WESTVILLE BUT if you can t there, THEN come in and look at our extensive stock of— Aluminum Ware Cutlery Enamel Ware Paints and Oils Electric Washing Machines and Appliances Yeomans and Shedd HARDWARE COMPANY 28-30 W. Main St. Phones 31-33 1920 THE COSMO 1920 L. E. Schario For Your DRUG WANTS Watches, Clocks and Jewelry Sterling and Silver-plated Ware Fine Watch Repairing a Specialty Try Overman’s Drug Store 11 N. Hazel St. Danville, 111. 126 E. Main St. Danville, 111. Miller’s Biggest Little Jewelry Store The Good Looking Shoes That Wear Longer and Cost I .ess Come Front REPAIRING OF FINE WATCHES Hally 126 E. Main St. Danville, 111. 120 E. Main Street 10s 1920 THE COSMO 1920 A. Stansberry DRUGS, STATIONERY and MUSICAL SUPPLIES Twenty-two Years in Westville Phone 148 Pianos Player llanos and Grands Telephone 352 Victrolas Columbia Grafonolas and the New Edison EVERYTHING MUSICAL Benjamin Temple of Music 30-32 North Vermilion Street Danville, Illinois 100 1920 THE COSMO 1920 “JOKES”—Continued Miss Moore (during Geometry Exam.): “Now what was that noise I just heard?” Paul: “Oh, I just dropped a perpendicular.” Crow: “Did you hear about Fish? He wrote an essay on Neckties’.” Algy: “Didn’t he have any paper?” Buck’s Valentine Verse I wish I were a hammer And you a box of tacks. I’d drive you very gently With loving little whacks. Two Good Definitions Life is one fool thing after another. Love is two fool things after each other. Miss Albaugh: Name three articles containing starch.” Mildred Boyd: “Two cuffs and a collar.” Miss Moore: “What’s the matter now, Fred?” Fred: Nothing, I’m just working my Algebra.” Miss Moore: “It looks as though you were working your jaws.” Miss Overman: “Where did Longfellow write ‘Evangeline’?” Max: “Longfellow wrote that poem while sitting in the garden on the back of an envelope.” Quite So The one who thinks these jokes are poor Would straightway change his views Could he compare the jokes we print With those we do not use. Sox: “Yes, Ma, I’m a big gun up at the high school.” Mrs. Vaught: “Well, then why don’t I hear better reports?” Gertie (scrubbing the front porch, when a lady visitor called). Is your mother at home?” asked the lady. “Do you think I’d be scrubbing the porch if she wasn't?” replied Gertie. “Pa,” said Willie, looking up from a picture book, “is a zebra a white animal with dark stripes or a dark animal with light stripes?” Miss Moore: “What is a circle?” Goosegg: “It’s a curved line having no corners.” no 1920 THE COSMO 1920 Honest Values Generous Credit GOOD CLOTHING FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN 112 No. Vermilion Street Danville, Illinois QUALITY SERVICE PRICE HARDWARE THAT IS GOOD Dowling-Schultz Hardware Co. 35 N. Vermilion St.—Danville, III. “TAKE HOME A TOY “The Toy Shop’’ Second Floor 1920 THE COSMO 1920 Meis Bros. Phone 1771 Danville’s Most Progressive Store Mack Taylor D. D. S. Outfitters of Men, Women, Children and the Home. DENTIST We Solicit Your Patronage Suite 501-503 Baum Bldg. Your Satisfaction is Our First Consideration DANVILLE ILLINOIS “Standard Merchandise Worth the Price” GO TO Gammel Lewman A SAFE PLACE TO BUY DRY GOODS Danville, III. 'READY-TO-WEAR For DRAPERIES RUGS GOOD THINGS TO EAT Straus Louis 21-2,3 Vermilion St. DANVILLE ILL. Vegetables out of Season 1 Fr Season SPECIALTIES Bakery Goods I and ] Party Orders 112 1920 THE COSMO 1920 IF at any time you are sad or in need of cheer—Just go and get some of Andy’s Dry Beer. Urbas and Glodkowskis UNDERTAKERS Buffo's Soft Drink Parlor VVestville Illinois For Your Drinks Get Accustomed to Coming to SOFIA’S H. Ghibaudy Chocolate “Malts” and “Bostons” our Specialty GROCERY AND MEAT MARKET Sarocka’s Confectionery Store Phone 24 113 1920 THE COSMO 1920 “JOKES”—Continued Boozie (telling what happened after the football banquet): “It was four o’clock Saturday morning when I got home Friday night.” “I have a friend who suffers terribly from the heat.” So? Where does he live?” He isn’t living.” Miss Hadley: “Why do you want an excuse to the library?” Charles Bauser : To read the life of Dickens.” Miss Hadley: “It’s a case of read Dickens or get the Dickens, isn’t it?” Why? “Why does Miss Hadley go to all the out-of-town basketball games?” Miss Albaugh: “What is the happiest state in the union?” Gertie: “Maryland.” Pat: “Shure, and this is a great country.” Maggie: “And how’s that?” Pat: Shure, the paper sez ye can buy a foive dollar money order for three cents.” Buck: “What’s the difference between a sausage and a tree?” Algie: “Don’t know, what is the difference?” Buck: “Well, one has the bark in the inside and the other on the outside.” Mac: “Is there anything more aggravating than to have a wife who can cook but won’t do it?” Dr. Mac Taylor: “Yes, to have one that can't cook and will do it.” Agatha: “Is your neck burning?” . Sadie: “No, why?” Agatha: “I thought I smelled rubber burning.” He: “Hester has broken her engagement with Mac.” It: “What, who did it?” He: “Both, they got married.” Miss Overman (quoting from Emerson’s essay): “ ‘To be great is to be misunderstood.’ Mary, how do you like that? Isn’t it great?” Mary: “Sure that’s good, that’s why I’m so misunderstood.” Hester: Now that I’ve graduated from school, I think I’ll take a course in psychology.” Mac: “Not on your life. You’ll take a course in sweepology, roastology, boilology and domesticworkology.” 114 1920 THE COSMO 1920 Meitzler Cigarist P. H. Learnard CIGARS SODAS BILLIARDS Wholesale and Retail HARDWARE AND SPORTING GOODS Next Door To Aetna Hotel 119 N. Vermilion St. Danville, III. The Original Lindsey Leseure Bros. 44 N. Vermilion St. 24 E. Main St. 151 Vermilion St. DANVILLE ILLINOIS CIGARS TOBACCO CANDIES BILLIARDS POCKET BILLIARDS ns 1920 THE COSMO 1920 For THE BEST LINE of Meats and Groceries In Westville Go To John Slazas GROCERY AND MEAT MARKET H. C. Bender LAWYER Phone 144 Westville, 111. Phone 53 For Athletic Goods Try T. P. Williams M. D. Thomas Lucas General Merchandise and Gent’s Furnishings Phone 25 Phone 119 115 W. Main St. Westville Illinois tie 1920 THE COSMO 1920 Leonard F. Stuebe, Architect Walter F. Martens, Architect Fred D. Sumner, Engineer “SAY IT WITH FLOWERS’’ Leonard F. W. Stuebe Co. Architects Smith’s Landscape Architects Engineers The Florists Suite 115 Adams Hldg. DANVILLE ILL. Danville Illinois Delicatessen Phones 109—3303 It Pays to Trade with Harter’s Cafe J. W. Harter, Prop. Mike Plaut Co. MEALS AND LUNCH Short Orders A Specialty Danville’s Leading Ready-To-Wear Store FOUNTAIN IN CONNECTION 136 E. Main St. Danville, III. Shoes for the Entire Family nt 1920 THE COSMO 1920 “JOKES”—Continued Mr. Collins: “What have you been doing, scratching your head?” Floyd: “1 have a splinter in my finger.” Fred: “My brother is an oculist in a kitchen.” Mildred: “What does he do?” Fred: “Takes the eyes out of potatoes.” Sox (in a corner): 1 wouldn’t care if they blew up this part of the earth. Miss Newman: “No. 1 wouldn’t either, but let me tell you, I would care if they blew up this part.” Miss Hadley (calling for grades in Commercial Arithmetic): “Sylvester, what’s your grade?” Sylvester: “Freshman.” Frank (in an undertone): “And they shot Lincoln.” Mildred: “Golly, 1 saw the whole faculty leave the dinner table today.” Fred: “What for?” Mildred: “They were through eating.” Peely (after football game): “Have you taken a shower?” Dudley: “No, is one missing?” Mac: Why were you tardy?” Julius: “Class began before I got here.” 1923: “What do Sophomores do with their week ends?” 1920: “Put their caps on ’em.” Heard at the Alumni dance— Having a bum time?” “Bored to death.” “So am I. Let’s sneak away somewhere.” “Can’t. I'm on the entertaining committee.” Floyd: “Why is cheese full of holes?” Hazel: “It needs all the fresh air it can get.” Paul: Gee! 1 simply can’t keep any money.” Toney: “Is that right? You kept $2.00 of mine for over a year.” Hobart: Do you know, you are the breath of my light.” Odessa: “How long can you hold your breath?” Miss Overman: “In front of you is north, on your right is the East, on your left is the West. Now what is on your back?” Fish Carp: A patch. I told mother you’d see it.” 118 1920 THE COSMO 1920 Notary Public Money Orders YOUR WAY ANY HOUR ANY DAY” Louis J. Blary General Merchandise WF.STVILLE, ILL. Illinois Traction System Fire Insurance Steamship Tickets (McKinley Lines) Distinctive Social Stationery At this store can be found a Stationery to exactly fit every requirement of a perfect correspondence paper. Among the lines which we show are the celebrated White Wy-coff , Whiting” and Crane.” If you have never used any of these popular makes of stationery remember to ask for them when making your next purchase. You will then easily understand why their popularity among people is so well founded. s The Little Green Trees Will Guide You Here We Specialize in WEARABLES For Young High School Fellows Woodbury Book The Shop Distinctive ■ o 0 Deutsch Bros. I. 0. 0. F. Bldg. DANVILLE ILLINOIS i in 1920 THE COSMO 1920 F. P. Robey Jenkins Cigar Co. Graduation Presents A Specialty Cigars Billiards and JEWELERS Soda Fountain 110 N. Vermilion Danville 120 N. Vermilion St. Danville, 111. Fischer When in Danville Trade at Photo Plays The Bell They are exclusive agents for the The home of the Pipe Organ anil the world’s best photoplays. Famous KUPPENHEIMER Clothing for Young Men You can be proud to say you belong to the F1SCHER1TES. “15 Steps east of the Court House” 124) 1920 THE COSMO 1920 A. P. King PLUMBING HEATING BY HOT WATER AND STEAM 102 W. Main St. Phone 27.1 DANVILLE. ILL. The Phipps Studio Danville, III. WE MAKE PHOTOGRAPHS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS Brilliance makes diamonds beautiful. It is sparkling radiance that makes a diamond admired, and it is this feature that makes purchasing at Fischer McKee’s so satisfactory. The great brilliance possessed by each of our stones can be possible only when material, color and cutting are fine quality. Purchasing here is assurance of great beauty, and value of real investment character. The large assortment gives wide choice in small, medium and large stones. Fischer McKee Jewelers and Opticians 19 N. Vermilion St. THE HALLMARK STORE DRUGS AND MEDICINE Have the Goods Have the Quality .Have the Service 'Keep down the Price “Ask Your Neighbor” Johnson’s Drug Store 18 E. Main St. 121 DANVILLE ILLINOIS 1920 THE COSMO 1920 “ JOKES ’’—Continued Foolish Questions Crow: Where are you going?” Bruce: To my great aunt’s funeral.” Crow: Is she dead?” Bruce: No! She thought she’d have her funeral first and die after. Mildred: ‘‘Didn't Joe’s moustache amuse you?” Anna: Yes, it did kinda tickle me.” Why We Come To School + Bruce ............................................... To study Andy ..........................................To see Mildred Goosegg ........................................To play football Jess Warnegas ........................To display loud shirts Mildred ...............................................To talk Mildred Ord...................................................To giggle Gertie...........................................To smash hearts Ivan ..........................................To tell jokes Maryetta ......................... To tickle the typing keys Nettie..................To copy jokes for a haughty Senior Mr. Collins ...............................To draw his salary Mrs. Walton Taylor: “Joe, how is it you haven’t your lesson? It wasn’t hard. Crow: No, it wasn’t hard to learn, but it was easy to forget.” Preacher: My son, do you ever go to a place of worship?” Snappy: “Sure, I am on my way to see her now.” Arpad: Poor Charlie, the last time I saw him he was sinking rapidly.” Paul: Indeed, what was the matter with him?” Arpad: He fell overboard from a steamer.” Swede: How did Durham make his money?” Kathyleen: In smoking tobacco.” Swede: That’s funny. I’ve been smoking tobacco a year and never made a cent yet.” Fish: “Who was that new girl you had at the theater last night?” Brownie: Oh, that wasn’t a new one. Just the old one painted over.” Mac: “Do you know that every time you draw your breath someone dies?” Joe Ross: “Well, I’m sorry, but I can’t help it; if I quit drawing my breath, I’ll die too.” Miss Moore: What’s the difference between one yard and two yards?” Bruce: A fence.” 122 MONUMENTS AT WHOLESALE Why buy your monuments from pictures or design, or from some agent at 20% profit more than you would have to pay at our factory? We guarantee to save you 20' , if you will call at our factory, and see just exactly what you are getting. Come and see us, and get our prices. Knox Lynch Gr. Mfg. Co. 29-35 N. Jackson St. Danville, Illinois DEVELOPING AND PRINTING For several years we have made a specialty of finishing KODAK PICTURES for the amateur. We can offer you good work and prompt service at a liberal price. Patronize Our Advertisers Plaster Drug Company 108 N. Vermilion St. Danville, 111. 1920 THE COSMO 1920 William A. Oetzel Joe K. Oetzel Dr. E. T. Johnson DENTIST Oetzel Drug Company 310-311 Daniel Hldg. We Appreciate Your Trade DANVILLE ILLINOIS 20 N. Vermilion St. Danville, 111. Danville’s Leading Furniture Stores The E. B. Collins Co. Barger White Wholesale ALTO SUPPLIES Car Load Dealers DANVILLE ILLINOIS 124 1920 THE COSMO 1920 Express the Per of your Address Service i'Department „ for booklet ‘Personality in Q 1lege Annuals ’ Ufe Plates in this book “ 'Were engraved by Indianapolis Engraving S35r- Electrotyping company —“ 222 E.OHIO ST. INDIANAPOLIS.IND. 1920 THE COSMO 1920 FAREWELL TO W. T. H. S. The years have fled and the parting Each dreads has come to pass, We sigh as we sit and ponder The future of the Senior Class. But with sadness pride is mingled That drives away the pain, As we think of the inspiration That we gained in our school of fame. Come, whisper to me a secret, A plot of a story long. That will banish this thought of sorrow Making hope for the future strong. Then thru the long day of labor Which each of us must fill, We shall feel in our soul that longing W. T. H. S. will ever instill. And read from the dear old Cosmo” Selections of thy choice, And give to the thought of memory The love that’s in thy voice. The coming years will be filled with gladness And the troubles that cloud our way Shall be cast to the wind of tomorrow, Bringing hope for each new day. ELIZABETH EMERY. 126 Autngrapha Autuyraphtf