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

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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

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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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RODMAN H. BATES Q Se1zat01 'j ALTOONA, PA. I hunted high and low For that peculiar noiseg But do you think I should know That it was made by one of the boys? The future superintendent of the Altoona car shops was born in Altoona on June II, 1889. Cn entering Willianisoii Dimples soon distinguished himself as an athlete. During his three years he secured positions on four Varsity teams: Basket ball, two years g football, one year, and baseball, one. In an argument Senator,' is capable of holding his own which is the outcome of his belief 3 always keep a stiff upper lipf' He holds arguments with his classmates daily but the most noteworthy was his argument with Mr. in the shop. Rodney', was seen one day with an oil can and a monkey wrench climbing among the shafting in the ma- chine shop trying to locate some strange noise which he had heard. After looking a long time he was nnally told it came from a machine in another section of the shop. He served his class as president during the latter half of his junior year. . VVALTER H. BEANS A' Beany came to Williamsoii ' To be an athlete. There was no game in fun or fame VVhich he did not compete. Q Beany j 'RICPIBOROJ PA. This spunky kid was born on August 9, 1889, at Harts- ville, Pa., After becoming weary of the farm chores, he came to Williainsoii to learn the machinist trade. Beany 'became proficient at his trade and has been constantly working for an invention by which he can de- scend from the highest altitude. We recommend a heavy anchor and by so doing his struggles will be ended. In his junior year through the iniiuence of Krausse. he made his debut in the f'Media Four IrIundred.', A certain Single Girl exerted her charms over him to such an extent that he made frequent mid-week visits to the neighboring town but always managed to be at school before ten P. M. C?j. Walter can be easily called the athlete of his class. He played on the Varsity baseball three years, Varsity foot- ball and basket ball teams two years and captained the latter very creditably in his senior year. He also served his class as vice-president. 27