Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades - Mechanic Yearbook (Media, PA)

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., ,t,.,, L.lil DY' ASHENFELTER, Q Kfid j COLLEGEVILLE, PA. This child with the fairest of features, Is the baby of our big class, And thro' his smiling countenance If he wants to-can catch some sweet lass. The good people of Collegeville witnessed one celebra- tion which they will never forget. It was the birth of this fair individual which occurred on july 12, 1889. He at- tended public school up to the beginning of his college career. It was at Chester that Kid became popular with the ladies. It happened this way. Leidy wanted a Merry Widow'l handkerchief and upon entering a store immedi- ately asked a pretty saleslady if they had any of the de- sired articles in stock. The saleslady with much embar- rassment wanted to know what kind of handkerchiefs they were and Leidy answered Ohl they are generally white T guess. After looking over the large display he said I am sorry you have none of the 'Merry Widowls' as T would like to look at them, and he then left the store. H l. turned down at another business place. Per- e was a so haps as he looked so young they thought he was only kidding ' Member f'Davis Hall Quartettef' NOEL O. BARR Q Fuz.zy Docuj DELTA, PA. HA specialist was Doctor Baer, And for himself won fame, But the fact that the bullets had no hair g He had himself to blame. Emitting a series of long thunderous growls that could be heard in all parts of that large, prosperous city of Delta, this young Baer came from his cave on the cold day of january 9, 1889. Noel lived a peaceful life in his native town, until he heard of Teddy Rooseveltls proposed hunting trip, when he realized Delta was not safe enough and so he came to Williamson. Fuzzy,' was the ':Johnny-on-the-Spot'l in the eyes of his classmates, as he was always ready to answer the most unexpected question given in class. 'fDoc was quite a ' ' ' l dd of his favorite among the ladies, but getting tie a resses fair correspondents mixed, he had to draw on his reserve list for more. D'oc'l served his class as treasurer in his semor year and was chairman of the literary society. He played on the cricket team in his senior year and was a member of the A. R. T, E. Club and Thumb Society. 25 ,.-l.-- ....,-....-.-

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STANLEY STAUNTON ADDIS Qflddfie-N1fgI1t' Watclzzzzczvz of Third CHQ READING, PA. Born September 14, 1888. He stood within the cottage door Morning, noon and night, - And no one knew QU what he waited for, But he waited there all-right! Twenty wild and woolly years ago on .the steep and rugged banks of the mighty Schuylkill a little child was born! Look at him now! QOh, goo-goo lj i I He was a very bashtul baby when he arrived at VVil- lief' Qne time someone asked him where he was from whereupon he blushed most charmingly, swallowed a few times and then managed to say VVedding!!' This soon wore off until now he stands alone as the only and origin- al hot air machine in existence. Was always very positive in what he had to say. One time he was heard to exclaim with much emphasis: g'XVell Till just bet you those large envelopes are bigger than the small ones ! He was a little bit excited at the time. Q0h, pickles !j Member of Class Quartette and Glee Club and leader y of Mandolin Club. JAMES MARSHALL ALEXANDER Qfim, Jonah., Big Chiefj FLEMING, Pix. Born April 2, 1888. At midnight in his little bed, Big Chief was dreaming of the time 'When a can of salmon struck his head And the juice ran down his spine! Stop! Look!! Listen!!! You now a tale shall hear! 'Twas a dark and stormy night, the wind moaned through the lonesome pines and the rain came down in torrents, when suddenly from out the utter darkness arose the horrible sound of wailing and gnashing of teeth! 'Twas the mighty Alexander chewing the knots out of a dirty shirt! This episode was the turning-point in jim's career for upon entering VVilliamson he became engaged in the profitable QU occupation of laundryman. Having amass- ed a monstrous fortune at this he straightwav offered his heart and hand to a U. S. Senator's daughter. NVQ could never find out how the affair ended. In his senior year he played guard on Rescrvc -f00f1m11 team, manager of Reserve baseball team, class treasurer and president of C. E. 24

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THOMAS H. BANNAR Q T0m'fj PHILADELPHIA, PA. Tom was weary and for some sleep to get, In a barn hard by he laid, l But lol and behold! upon rising next morn Found beneath him a big china egg. This combination of hermit, fisherman and heart smash- er, opened his eyes in Philadelphia, November 7, 1888. His early life was spent exploring his home city. Later he obtained a position at Baldwin Locomotive Works but finding this too strenuous for his quiet disposition, migrat- ed to Williamson where he took up a course in bricklaying. This he mastered at once and spent the remainder of his time fishing. On one occasion he made a very lucky catch.', While fishing in a stream nearby and luck being against him, his thoughts drifted' back to other fishing trips. While on one of these trips he had pulled out an old shoe. Being very fond CPQ of mathematics he soon made an equation which read thus shoe plus brook equals shoebrookf' Tom is an all-round athlete Q Pj. He displays grace and form at basket ball and fine judgment at football. He was a member of the track team often running a mile or so on Saturday evenings. These events generally took place when his classmates were retiring. Member Glee Club, T. VV. E., B. B. S., and B. S. O. JOHN B. BARSBY C D0c, ' irE7'GS7711l'S'iib CHESTER, PA. Born Octember 69th, 1888. This little boy is lovely, Why he simply is divine. Oh, meet me at the pig-sty ' At quarter after nine! Say, now honestly what do you think of him, anyway? Isnit he the dear thing? Such an angelic countenance, you know. . ' In the early part of his senior year he became madly infatuated with a certain merry widow in the vicinity who took him under her protecting wing because-Oh well, just because. After she went .away he became melancholy and wouldnt eat. just imagine-wouldnit eat! He is get- ting over it now though and we think he'll improve with time. . One day he was seen Cwhen he thought no one was 10O1f1HgD polishing his collar buttons with a tooth pick. Isnt that the limit? U Was a frequent visitor to Chester and was alwavs afraid to come home in the clarkf' ' 26