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'ro you dear teachers one and all, Who have ever patient been, And forgave our misdemeanors, Which we know did you offend.

We appreciate your kindness, And when traveling down life's way We will miss your guiding presence, Which has ever been our stay.

And to you, most stately Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen, too. Keep up courage and go onward As we Seniors used to do .

.And to all kind friends and patrons In whose hands we rest our fate, And to our Board of Education, This little book we dedicate. -Vina Ambourne. Senior Class Roll.

President-Gerda Wittman. Vice President-Albert Dormeyer. Secretary-Ingvar Odegard. Treasurer-Ernest Monahan.

Colors-Nile Green and Pink. Flower-Pink Rose. Motto-" Climb, Though the Hills Be Rugged."

GENERAL COURSE. Lillian Ernstina Podeweltz. Bessie Winifred Porter. Lonoline Olsen. Mabel Inza McDougall. Arthur Herman Talbot. Lelah Margaret Garihee. Clara Marie Solberg. Mabel Tena Montgomery. Signe Ravn. Gerda Pauline Wittman. Rosalie Alma Bublitz. Caroline Gertrude Rusch Lottie Mary Brassard. Luella Winifred Luedke. John Joe 0 'Meara. Arthur Henry Webster. Clara Esther Veheau. Albert John Fries. Elsie Florence Smith. Lavina Leona Ambourne. Genevieve May Bowell.

COMMERCIAL COURSE. Flossie Ida Christenson. Albert Ferdinand Dormeyer. Ingvar Olaf Odegard. Vincent Duane Allen. Ernest Monahan.

Staff of Souvenir Edition. TopORow- E. Monahan. A. Talbot, A. Dormeyer, Al. Fries. Lower Row-Lelah Garihee, Winifred Porter, Lottie Brassard, Jva Olsen, The School Bell Echoes SOUVENIR EDITION, CLASS OF '08

Entered November 24, 1902, at Merrill, Wi1con1in, H Second Cla11 Matter, Under Act of Coo,.-e11 of March 3, 1879.

Vol. XI. Merrill, Wis., May, 1906. Price !Sc

SOUVENIR STAFF. Editor-in-Chief, LELAH GARIHEB Assistant Editors, LOTTIE BRASSARD, WINIFRED PORTER, IVA OLSEN J - ALBERT DORMEYER, ERNEST MONAHAN Advertising Agents, l . ALBERT FRIES, ARTHUR TALBOT

Editorial Comments.

For nine years the graduating class of the Merrill High School has taken it upon itself to publish a souvenir edition of the School Bell Echoes. Each year has invariably been an improvement upon the preceding year and we hope ours has reached the average stan­ dard. We have worked hard and may our efforts be appreciated. One of our new and important departures this year has been the introduction of the library reading books. Heretofore, the student had his own note book for the collateral work. Under this system each student is given four books at the beginning of the year, one for €ach quarterly report. They are made especially for this purpose, having the marginal page. The books are then collected each quar­ ter. In this way each student must do his own work. The uniform­ it-y of this arrangement has greatly lessened the work. This year we have had a new plan by which the Freshman class has continued more on the plan of the grades than before. It is a decided change for a class having one teacher to come into High School and have a different teacher for each study. The grade teacher is acquainted with each individual and hence more individual work can be done. This was one of the arguments which led to the adoption of this system in our school. The Freshman class was divided into three sections and each assigned a teacher for all studies. The plan has succeeded well and the class has gotten started sooner .and has made greater progress than ever before. It has been so suc­

One of our features this year has been the class programs, each class in turn rendering their usual literary program. The Seniors gave a class play at Christmas and gave a rendition of "The Ruggles' Christmas Dinner." This was followed by the Junior program with a good debate and musical numbers, which were appreciated by all. The debate, the subject of which was, "Resolved, That the Sunday Newspaper be Abolished," was original and interesting. Next the Sophomores gave us a program, the literary merit of which was high. These programs have aroused class spirit and consequently good work has been done. Class committees will be better able to make out programs and know the talents of their class mates. "Climb, Though the Hills Be Rugged." For four years this has been our motto and we have abided by it. We must naturally en­ counter obstacles and at times things are not as pleasant as they might be. But our motto has been so significant, has meant so much to us that we have steadily climbed, though at times the hills were rugged. But as graduates we must now expect to encounter more temptations and obstacles, both of which may be harder to overcome than those in school life. After four years of hard climbing and struggling, we have made some progress upward and we must ascend still higher on those rugged mountains or descend. Which shall it be? We are sure that we shall all willingly accept the motto of the past as the motto for our future career. The hills to be climbed after commencement will be more rugged than those before. Yet let us climb with the same vigor, confidence, nobility of purpose and untir­ ing zeal which we have shown and we may feel confident that success will be ours in the future. Commencement severs the visible bond which unites us as the class of 1906 but an invisible bond will still bind us and this can never be severed. For four years a chain has been constantly, uncon­ sciously binding us and this chain is the chain of friendship, love and confidence. We have labored together, fought and triumphed over the same foes, shared the same happiness, studied the same lessons. As Freshmen we were the usual restless, watchful class, who had but few earnest and serious thoughts. Life to us had been a straight line with few deviations. As Sophomores we began to experience some of the ups and downs of school life. We considered ourselves exceedingly lucky in no longer being ''green Freshman.'' As Juniors our feelng for our class became stronger and the welding of the chain was more manifest. We were anxious to hold up the high­ est standard. As Seniors things have changed. Our ambitions and aspirations have broadened. As Seniors we must be the leaders in THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES. school life and our influence is far reaching. We have tried to do our best, how far we have succeeded we leave to you to decide .

.i. othing, in life's career can blot out the remembrance of those happy hours of honest labor and toil. Toil, yes toil, for only such it is that will carry us safely along on the great tide of education. To these beloved teachers, who have labored with us, caring for the needs an

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Biographical Sketch of Class of '06.

ALBERT F. DORMEYER. Ernest Monahan-Born September 19, 1887, in Chatham, New Brunswick. "No sinner or no saint perhaps, But-well, the very best of chaps." Mr. Monahan, as we all know, is interested in scientific agricul­ ture, having written his oration on this subject. Since ancient times man has been able to cultivate the deserts by means of irrigation; but Mr. Monahan 's feat of cultivating the Arctic zones by means of the heat stored up in the interior of the earth has not been equalled.

Lelah Margaret Garihee-Born July 1, 1887, in Merrill. "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine." Woman suffrage has always appealed to Miss Garihee. She has organized the "League of United Women." Instead of addressing vain petitions to the legislatures this league has adopted the more effective plan of inducing their husbands (if they have any) to vote for woman suffrage at the polls.

Gerda Pauline Wittman-Born May 9, 1889, in Kiel, Wis. ''All succumb beneath her smiles.'' Miss Wittman became a convert to Christian Science long before she entered High School. After leaving school Miss Wittman took a graduate course in this subject. She can cure the sick (especially when they are boys) of any dangerous disease (with her father's help).

Rosalia Alma Bublitz-Born January 24, 1888, in Merrill. ''As quiet as a nun is she.'' Miss Bublitz 's accomplishments are certainly in the line of a belle. After being belle of New York and London society for two years, she married a millionaire and has lived happily ever after­ ward. 8 THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES.

Lottie .Agnes Mary Brassard-Born April 5, 1887, in Merrill. ''When I think, I must speak.'' Miss Brassard, though of a quiet and reserved disposition. is a good orator. In the study of Economics, Miss Brassard ran across the subject of socialism which greatly appealed to her. She is now one of the foremost socialistic leaders of the day, and her power to appeal to the multitudes has not been equaled in the history of the world.

Caroline Gertrude Rusch-Born May 10, 1888, in Merrill. ''Choicest things come done in smallest parcels.'' Miss Rusch received her first practice in public speaking in the literary society programs. After developing her voice gossiping with her neighbors, Miss Rusch entered upon a stage career and is now leading lady with Frank E. Long.

Albert J. Fries-Born November 28, 1887, in Ripon, Wis. ''Three-fifths of him genius and two-fifths of him sheer fudge.'' l\Ir. Fries is of a studious dispo ition and while in school applied himself to his studies especially along the line of Literature, English and Composition ( writin"' notes). He now writes articles for a popu­ lar and widely read magazine (Tip Top Weekly). He is certain to become famous.

Clara Esther Veheau-Born July 28, 1888, in Merrill. ''There is none like her.'' 1\Iiss V eheau became interested in science even before she be­ came interested in boys. This explains her brilliant recitations in Physical Geography and Physics. After long and difficult experi­ menting she has demonstrated (to her elf) the nature of heat and electricity.

John J. 0 'Meara-Born January 21, 1888, in Stevens Point, Wis. ''Much can be made of a man if he be caught young.'' Mr. 0 'Meara is of a kindly disposition, not rude and up to mis­ chief like other boys. He is now a missionary to China where he is making great progress in the betterment of the masses. His greatest victory was to make the Chinese quit the opium habit for the less evil tobacco habit. Senior Class {Con.) Mabel Montgomery Arthur Webster Flossie Christenson Clara Solberg Lillian Podeweltz Elsie Smith John O'Meara Arthur Talbot Signe Ravn

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Arthur Henry Webster-Born December 31, 1887, in Merrill. ''Perfectly harmless.'' Mr. Webster differs slighty from his great kinsman ( n being a jolly good natured fellow and very popular. This makes him just the right man for a politician. He has made a great success of politics and is now road commissioner in Dudley, Wis. Mabel Tena Montgomery-Born September 30, 1890, in Merrill. ''A winning way, a pleasant smile.'' After leaving school, l\Iiss l\Iontgomery took a course in natural science (on a farm). Miss Montgomery has solved the problem of the evolution of plants and animals. She is fully convinced that she is able to prove that man descended from the monkey. Clara Marie Solberg-Born April' 6, 1888, in Stevens Point, Wis. ''Still waters run deep.'' l\Iiss Solberg has had a great deal of experience in the shoe busi­ ness. She is now at the head of one of the largest wholesale shoe firms in the country. Among other things, her shoes are guaranteed not to rip, to wear a lifetime, and cure all ailments of the foot, such as corns, bunions, etc. Elsa Florence Smith-Born January 30, 1889, in Merrill. "Work never did her any harm." Miss Smith's frail form has kept her from vigorous out of door exercise and work. She accepts her condition as patiently as she does all other things. In order to make the best of her position she has been studying domestic science (under the direction of the house­ keeper). Miss Smith has established a school of domestic science, the fame of which has spread throughout the entire country.

Signe Ravn-Born December 13, 1890, in Scandinavia, Wis. ''Love in her eyes and grace in every step.'' ~Iiss Ravn, besides being interested in boys, takes great interest m American History, as her brilliant recitations in that subject prove. Miss Ravn has written several books on American History. Her latest work is ''The Development of the Phillipines. ''

Arthur Herman Talbot-Born January 14, 1887, in Merrill. ''And still they gazed and still the wonder grew That one small head could carry all he knew.'' Mr. Talbot has always been noted for his inventive genius. Mr. Edison and other inventors have for thousands of years tried to in- 10 THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES. vent perpetual motion and have failed in every case. I am pleased to say this famous invention has fallen to the lot of Mr. Talbot. The most wonderful thing about it is its simplicity. The machine runs by water power and is guaranteed to run as long as the water or the machine lasts. Lillian E. Podeweltz-Born September 1, 1888, in Grand Rapids, Wis. "She is a woman therefore to be wooed, She is a woman therefore to be won.'' Miss Podeweltz, by the prominent part she took in the Literary society programs and declamatory contests, gave great promise of being a famous elocutionist. Well-but, she married. Good luck to her! Flossie Ida Christenson-Born June 15, 1889, in Merrill. "A noble hearted maiden, true and fair." Miss Christenson found writing book reports such a pleasant task that she has decided to stick to it. She is now editor of the "Heart to Heart Talks" with our readers in Everybody's magazine. Ingvar 0. Odegard-Born April 23, 1890, in Merrill. "Work is my recreation." Mr. Odegard is always very industrious (reading novefs) and has not had any time to waste, even on his lessons. Mr. Odegard has applied the principal of the phonograph to the typewriter and has invented the famous vocal typewriter. One has but to speak into the receiver and the machine will write the words. It is run by elec­ tricity. Iva L. Olsen-Born September 20, 1889, in Waupaca, Wis. "And in her tongue is the law of kindneBB." Miss Olson has always been interested in medicine (George is sick quite often). She has taken up medicine as her vocation and is making a great success of it. She has the sole agency for Johnson's Heartache Cure. Mabel Inza McDougal-Born November 4, 1888, in Abingdon, Ontario. ''She has no faults, or I no faults can spy.'' It was always believed by Miss McDougall's friends that she would one day become famous. Their patience has at length been rewarded. It was not until last year that her talent for singing was discovered. She is now the most famous alto soloist in (New) London. Senior Class (Con.) Luella Luedke Vincent Allen Iva Olsen Levina Ambourne Genevieve Bowell Winifred Porter lngvar Odegard Mabel MacDougall Albert Oormeyer

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Bessie Winifred Porter-Born February 7, 1887, in Merrill. ''I will not budge for no man's pleasure--!.'' l\Uss Porter has always deplored the inability of many teachers, especially in the lower grades. In order to :fitly provide herself for teaching, Miss Porter has taken a course in Lawrence University and then a few years' graduate work in Paris and Berlin. She now teaches the kindergarten in Denver, Col.

Luella Luedke-Born January 5, 1884, in Merrill. ' ' The last shall be :first. ' ' l\fiss Luedke is always busy writing (notes) and thus trained herself for the :field of literature. Her latest book is very popular and the sale is enormous. The title of the book is, "How Not to Be­ come an Old Maid.'' Vincent D. Allen-Born, 1888, in Earlville, Iowa. ''A naughty little twinkle in his eye.'' l\fr. Allen learned the art of debate in the Forma Debating society. He is one of the most noted political speakers in the county. He recently succeeded in passing a bill, providing for the pur­ chase of the water works plant by the city.

Genevieve May Bowell-Born 1887, in Necedah, Wis. "A quiet disposition but earnest and brilliant." Miss Bowell's ambition is to make a success of business life. After graduating from school, she took a course in the Wausau Busi­ ness college. Miss Bowell has made a success of her profession and is now head bookkeeper for one of the largest lumber firms in the state.

Vina Ambourne-Born 1887, in Waterloo, Wis. ''Of a shrewd and careful mind.'' When a child Miss Ambourne witnessed the sufferings of the soldiers at the battle of Waterloo. This aroused pity in her affection­ ate soul and she determined to become a red cross nurse. She has become famous for deeds of kindness on the battlefield.

Albert F. Dormeyer-Born March 26, 1888, in Rib Falls, Wis. ''Never was such a sudden scholar made.'' Although it has not been his object, Mr. Dormeyer has failed in nearly everything he has undertaken. It was his ambition to become a railroad president and he has succeeded as well as he did in stenog­ raphy. 12 THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES.

Brief Synopsis of Orations.

EXCAVATIONS AT NIPPUR. Mabel Montgomery.-Among the many places of interest today is Nippur. It is one of the most important cities of ancient Baby­ lonia and is located at the northeastern edge of the district now occupied by the Arabs, between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. It was a political, as well as a religious center. Explorations at Nippur are conducted by the University of Pennsylvania and under the special direction of Professor Hilsprecht. Recent excavations project the history of mankind backward several thousand years beyond the beginnings heretofore assigned it. Among the important excavations may be classified, wells and drains, the stage tower, pre-Sargonic palace and the temple library. If the unexplored parts of the library should prove as rich in results as that already found, there will be no example in the world's his­ tory, not even in Egypt, of so complete a recovery of the records of an ancient civilization. With these wonderful discoveries the history of a people very much like ourselves, has come to light. A people who preserved their literature and history for the future generations in temples and libraries, thus giving to the world new facts which heretofore were never known. PHYSICAL CULTURE. Clara Veheau.-One of the most essential elements required for the development of bodily health and power is physical culture, and it is generally accepted as signifying not only physical training, but everything that tends to refine and improve the physical system. Physical culture takes in attention to the improvement and preserva­ tion of such physical attractions as nature has bestowed. There are schools of physical culture conducted by persons entirely competent to give sound and valuable lessons on the best methods of improving the appearance and developing the faculties. Out door exercises are good for a person who is weak. The failure of efforts to bring health lies in the fact that the true principle of physical culture is ignored. The culture of the body is as necessary to man and womanhood as the THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES. 13 culture of the mind and neglect of due attention to bodily cleanliness, which is physical culture in its simplest form, is one of the primary signs of degeneracy. Savage races are, as a rule, very neglectful in this respect. CORRUPTED POLITICS. Albert Fries.-The man who debauches our public life, whether by the actual bribery of voters, legislators or by the corrupt uses of public funds, is a greater enemy to our country than the defaulting cashier of a bank or the betrayer of a private trust. The nation has suffered from corrupt politics and graft to the extent of billions of dollars-enough money to pay the civil war debt and build our projected navy. Of the individual cities, New York and Philadelphia, have suffered the most, graft costing these two cities over a quarter of a billion dollars. Hundreds, or even thous­ and , of cities have suffered in a similar way, only on a smaller scale, and these cases are becoming more and more numerous every year. The only way to defeat graft is for each citizen to become inter­ ested in local, as well as in national politics. See that honest men are appointed and elected to all public offices. In the end it will benefit every individual as well as the whole American commonwealth. CAPITAL PUNISHMENT. John O'Meara.-The principal objects are, first, to reform the offender; second, to deter others from offending, and third, to secure the safety of the community. Under the first question it is argued that life, which is a gift of God, can be taken away as any of the other of man's gifts, as the right to eat, sleep and drink. But freedom does not permit a man to go as far as he chooses. God has gifted man with an appetite, but if he abuses this right and indulges, nature punishes him and if a man violates the law he should be punished by the government, but his life should not be taken away. The expediency of capital punishment is denied by many. Men are hardened by the frequent spectacles of capital punishment and grow indifferent to them. There arises insensibly a sympathy for the victim and a desire to screen him from the punishment, so that as far as certainty of punishment operates to deter from crimes the object of the legislature is often defeated. If a punishment be grossly disproportionate to the offense, there arises a sympathy for the victim; therefore it makes it hard for a legislature to confine this punishment to certain crimes. 14 THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES.

Some of the ancient ways of inflicting this punishment were very cruel, such as tearing to pieces, piercing the heart with a pointed pole, punching to death with red hot irons, starving to death, breaking the limbs upon the wheel, pressing to death in a slow and lingering manner, burning at the stake, crucifixion, sawing to pieces, quartering alive, exposure to wild beasts ; and others more moderate, such as used in modern times, as drowning, shooting and hanging.

WOMEN IN THE PROFESSIONS. Mabel McDougall.-A few years ago women began with the most insistent perseverance to demand a place in the political, social and economic world. They made this demand because they felt con­ fident that woman's brain was equal to that of man's and that, if given a fair chance, she would not be found lacking. At first man's opposition to this demand was bitter and determined but has been so far overcome that today woman has every opportunity for gaining the best educational and professional training and has already taken her place in the ranks of almost every profession. George Elliot, Mrs. Browning and Francis Willard were honored in their professional careers. Woman's higher moral sense and keener perception of right and wrong and her more exalted idea of duty would result in raising the professions to a higher plane.

THE ROMAN POETS OF THE AUGUSTAN AGE. Genevieve Bowell.-The chief poets of the Augustan age were Virgil, Horace and Ovid. The greatest of these was Virgil, an epic and pastoral poet. He was a friend of Augustus and so stood very high socially. The ''Aeneid,'' Virgil's greatest work, was written in honor of Augustus, and told of the wanderings of Aeneas, from whom Augustus claimed to be descended. By some Horace is considered greater than Virgil. Being a lyric poet, modern taste is better pleased with his works. He, like Virgil, was honored by Augustus. His ''Satires'' are in general not attacks upon individuals but criticisms of the follies and foibles of the age. The subjects of the "Odes" are varied, touching upon friendship, love, patriotism and philosophical thoughts. Ovid had an excellent social position, being intimate with Mes­ salla and having friends among the great literary men. His chief works were his love poems; the "Fasti," a calendar of Roman festi- THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES. 15 vals, and the ''Metamorphoses,'' a collection of myths, which are his greatest achievement. Some minor poets worthy of note were Tibullus, Propertius, Gal­ lus and Valgius.

INFLUENCE OF ROME UPON CIVILIZATION. Signe Ravn.-The sovereignty of Rome did not cease entirely with the fall of the Roman Empire. The interest, which she has exerted upon civilization in literature, learning, architecture and fine arts, has been of little less importance than her political influ­ ence in the days of her greatest power. In early Roman history all the literature was written for the pur­ pose of recitation. Pliny began his writing with the purpose of fur­ nishing a work of reference for students. Seneca brought declama­ tion and philosophy into literature. In the middle ages a revival of learning was brought about by a few enthusiasts who ransacked all monasteries for ancient writings. The works which they found have exerted a great influence on the writers of every nation. In architecture the Italian cities differed, each had its own specific ''genius loci'' and yet each shows traces of Roman influence. In fine arts the Italians stand unapproachably alone. In Italy today there are ruins of many beautiful masterpieces still remaining. Great as was Rome's influence on other things, this sinks into insignificance when compared with her influence on the fine arts of the world.

EDUCATION IN THE SOUTH. Iva Olsen.-The foremost purpose among the people of the North has been the advancement of education, but the South was settled by people who stroved for material advancement. The agri­ cultural inducements in the South caused the people to live apart. Before the Civil war, however, schools were founded. One of the most famous of these early institutions was William and Mary's col­ lege, which was the second institution of its kind in the United States. The greater part of active warfare being carried on upon south­ ern soil did much to destroy the schools. In many parts of the South today the illiteracy is nearly as great as it was before the war. One­ :fifth of the white and one-half of black children never get a chance to learn to read or write. Some counties, however, have made rapid 16 THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES. strides toward better education. The great question being how to get interest and attendance in the country schools. The Southern Educational conference has taken hold of the South as nothing else has since the Civil war and bids fair to make the country school education in the South superior to that in the North.

ABRAHAM LINCOLN. Ingvar Odegard.-Abraham Lincoln was one of the greatest statesmen of the United States. Ire achieved so much fame that there are now very few civilized people who have not heard of Abraham Lincoln. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1836 and soon earned the reputation of being an able lawyer. He never took a case unless he was sure he was in the right, but when he did take hold of a case he generally won. It has been said that Lincoln was too much of a politician to be a good lawyer, and this is true. He ran against Stephen A. Douglas for the office of senator from Illinois. The joint debate between these two rivals has become famous. The question was about popular sov­ ereignty. Lincoln forced some statements from Douglas that les­ sened his chance for the presidency in the next campaign, but Doug­ las was elected senator. In 1860 Lincoln and Douglas were rivals for the presidency and this time Lincoln was the victor. During the Civil war not much was heard of Lincoln except as the emancipator of slaves and the commander-in-chief of the armies. After the surrender of Lee at Appomatox court house, the public was very enthusiastic over the outcome of the war, but on the morning of the 15th of April they heard of the assassination of the president.

ROBERT E. LEE. Clara Solberg.-Robert E. Lee, the great southern general of the Civil war, is known to all. Why he took the side that he did in that war is obscure to most people. When the Civil war broke out he was offered the command of the armies of the Union in which he believed passionately, but he answered the messenger from President Lincoln with the exclama­ tion: ''Mr.Bl.air, I look upon secession as anarchy. If I owned the four million slaves in the south, I would sacrifice them all to the Union; but how can I draw my sword upon the Virginia, my native state 1" To him, duty meant duty to his state; honor meant going with his state to victory or defeat. Vincent Allen Lelah Garihee Winner of Oratorical Contest. \\'inner of Declamatory Contest.

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Lee was beset by two conflicting motives. That he chose to fol­ low that high motive which kept him with his state was an error of political judgment; but it was not a moral error, not even an error of political morality. He, who is loyal, cannot be a traitor. Lee and the men of his stamp were as loyal to their conscientious convictions as were the men who fought against them. The test of patriotism, like the test of any moral quality, is not success, but loyalty to convic­ tions; and by that test Robert E. Lee stands today among the purest, though among the most tragically misled and misunderstood of patriots.

ENOCH ARDEN. Lelah Garihee.-Enoch Arden belongs to that musical class of poems for which Tennyson i so widely known. It is a picture of an ideal man, who has fought the battle of life, duty and religion. It is a story of every-daY. life which charms the commonplace on account of its familiar scenes and has a charm for the learned because of its simplicity, beauty and word music. No one can read the poem without being impressed with Enoch's determination and courage. When shipwrecked on a lonely isle he still retains his faith in God. His one desire is to return to his family. He realizes that wish but only to find his wife the wife of another. He looks upon a scene of plenty, happiness and love. One word from him would have changed all this happiness and joy to sorrow. Now comes the greatest sacrifice of the man's life. Ile surrenders love, hope and all for his love. He prays God to help him never to tell her. Thus he lives on a year, a man living, yet dead. But cheerful to the last, with the same tenderness, thought­ fulness and care for the welfare of others, he arranges so that Annie will know of his constancy and that he loved her to the last. He died blessing her and Philip and the children.

ANOTHER MAN WITHOUT A COUNTRY. Lottie Brassard.-A backward glance through American history may show not a few majestic figures, but none so striking as that of this man without a country. A man who fought bravely to secure the independence of the colonies; a man who rose to the highest position at the bar; a man who was nominated for one of the highest positions the American people can give and who filled the second place with a dignity and grace that have never been equalled; a man who never revenged the 18 THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES. wrongs inflicted upon him during a period of thirty years; a man who contemplated a conquest and who was tried for high treason by the members of the party which afterwards carried out exactly the program he had outlined; a man whom neither political persecution, nor poverty, nor the perfidy of his friends could force to speak one word of complaint; a man, who for tweny-five years thereafter, toiled on without complaint; who, because he killed his friend and foe according to the rules of the code of honor then in force, has been called either assassin or murderer by the makers of school books. The men of America today are more tolerant, broad-minded and less bigoted in their politics than those of a century ago. Our aim has been to present Aaron Burr as he was a hundred years ago and we ask that he be judged by the rules of order and society then exist­ ing, and by minds free from the intolerant and religious prejudices "which blinded the eyes and warped the judgments of his contempo­ rary critics." PRISON REFORM. Elsie Smith.-Authority in every age and every country has claimed to impose penalties upon all those who commit an offense against it. Reforms that are being made or that have taken effect are very slow. The first step toward reform was the passing of a bill which called for the building of a penitentiary. This reform led to the many other reforms that took place. IIoward describes the old prisons as a disgrace to humanity. They were overcrowded, dark, dirty and not only poorly ventilated, but deprived entirely of fresh air. 'l'he inmates were thrown into dungeons and hideous holes and deprived of the necessaries of life. At the present time prisons are entirely different. Prisoners have their own cells, which are well ventilated and comfortable; they are kept in good clothing and receive good, healthful food. The management and order of prisons is very good and drunkenness, gambling and improper language are forbidden. Prisoners do not lie around idle but are set to work in the fields or about the prisons. Reform and kindness have taken the place of torment and pun­ ishment. The prison is now a place of reform whose aim it is to raise its inmates to a standard fit for society. The ideal in prison has not been reached, there is still room for improvement.

AERIAL NAVIGATION. Vincent Allen.-We all believe that what man has done man can do. Man has already navigated the air to a certain extent and, there-

"Forma" Boys' Debating Club.

Top Ro" I. Odegard, Al. Fries, A. Talbot. E. D. Miner, W. Winneman, Al. Dormeyer, G. Doucette, A. Webster, J. O'Meara, V . Allen. Middle Row- Cl. Winneman, 0. Dormeycr, T. Green. Lower Row L. O'Reilly, E. Monahan, Wm. Fries. THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES. 19

fore, the time is fast approaching when the air-ship will be a practical thing. Santos Dumont has been the most successful of all inventors along this line. He sailed over Paris and twice around the Eiffel Tower in a dirigible machine some years ago. At this attempt he clearly demonstrated that the air-ship was a thing that could be made practical. But he is not the only man who has made advances along this line. Several inventors in the year that has just past, were very suc­ cessful in their attempts. An inventor in California built a machine on the aeroplane system and rose to the height of eight hundred feet, and manouvered with the greatest of ease at that height and for a while he ran directly against the wind. Thus at least within a century the air will be navigated with the greatest of ease and safety, and another great stride in modern trans­ portation will be solved.

ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE DRAMA. Gertrude Rusch.-A drama is a story put into action, a story of human life told by actual representation of language, voice, gesture, dress and surrounding conditions. The ancient Greek drama bad its origin in the worship of Bac­ chus and the dramas of all other nations, with the exception of the Hindoo, were derived from the Greek. The modern drama has been developed with success by all princi­ pal European nations, but more especially by the Italians, Spaniards, French, English and Germans. For a long time the French surpassed all other nations in the genius and skill of their dramatic writers. Until the time of Lessing the German theatre was only a reflection of that of France but since that time the German authors have produced the finest dramatic works that have appeared in Europe since the time of Shakespeare. The drama unites every advantage for the exhibition of human character. It shows us the extreme conduct and also reveals the hid­ den thoughts and passions of the soul.

DEVELOPMENT OF ALASKA. Flossie Christenson.-Alaska was a country of snow and ice when the United States purchased it, since then, it has changed; new governments, cities and schools have been established. Railroads have been constructed and other systems of travel and transportation have been introduced. Nearly every mining camp is connected with ·~

20 THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES. a city by a railroad. The children have nearly as many educational advantages as children in the United States. Libraries have been established, thus furthering the progress made in education. Alaska affords a great opportunity for a thriving population. Cereals now grow along the Yukon and all garden vegetables grow in the southern part. Its mineral resources are inexhaustible. The gold supply has furthered the progress in the commercial part of Alaska. Its copper, coal and iron will be of great value in years to come. Its :fi heries are among the richest in the world. The cod industry ex­ ceeds in wealth those of Newfoundland and its salmon, herring and halibut are of the best quality. Alaska's commerce is greater than that of the Philippines and Cuba. Alaska, larger than half of the United States, now takes an im­ portant part in the social and commercial activity of the United States.

MODERN ADVERTISING. Arthur W ebster.-Advertising is the basis of all trade as it is the only way manufacturers and dealers have of making known what they have for sale. Different companies have different ways of ad­ vertising, each company using the form they think is best for their particular line. Advertising has advanced steadily for the last half century. There is a better grade of advertising used now and there is more advertising done than ever was before. The increase in news­ papers and magazines is due largely to the increase in advertising done in them. The United States leads the world in this line, not only in the amount of advertising, but in the kind of advertising. Some of the Sunday newspapers carry over a hundred columns of advertisements and the leading magazines carry about that many pages. The compa­ nies that do a large amount of advertising employ a trained man who looks after all their advertising. Advertising disfigurement has in­ creased to such a degree in late years that societies have been formed to put a stop to it and in many places advertisements have been re­ moved to restore the beauty of the place.

INVENTION OF PRINTING. Luella Luedke.-Printing originated in China, where as early as the sixth century A. D., engraved wooden plates were u ed for the production of books. The Chinese, however, kept their invention to themselves, not allowing it to spread even to Japan until many years THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES. 21 later. In Europe, the first printing ever done was by the means of a block on which the design was carved in relief; when inked, an im­ pression could be transferred from this to paper or other material. Both Johann Gutenberg, of Mentz, and Lauren Coster, of Haar­ lem, claim to have invented printing by means of movable type. The battle between these two men was long and furious. Coster re­ marked that ''the foundations of this splendid art were in our own city of Ilaarlem, and Gutenberg stole from us his invention and print­ ing material and transported them from Haarlem to l\Ientz." Critics, howewr. both then and now, uphold the claims of Gutenberg. Print­ ing was introduced into England in 1476 by William Caxton, who set up the first press in Westminster and produced the first book entitled, ''Game of Chess.''

ROMANTICISM IN ENGLISH LITERATURE. Gerda \Vittman.-Victor Hugo defined romanticism as "liberal­ ism" in literature. Again it has been styled as "a revolt from all literary tradition. The movement began in England when man be­ gan to hold closer communion with nature. The foundations of romanticism were laid in the years intervening between 1740 and 1780. All literature has been defined as romantic, classic or a combina­ tion of the two. The classicist is unemotional, objective, unimagina7 tive and compact, while the romanticist represents the other extreme. Before romanticism asserted itself an exhibition of strong feel­ ing was unfashionable. Now poetry was to be the spontaneous over­ flow of the feelings. The literary genius no longer confined himself to old subjects, old styles and old phrases,-he might soar to realms unexplored and picture to the world his soul's ideals. Romanticism did not sweep with one triumphant wave over cold classicism. It required time to establish its merits. For some time a fierce conflict raged between the two schools but now the one shines out far aloft. Romanticism has had four great influences on literature. First it developed the imagination; second it tended toward deeper feel-; ing; third it afforded a happy change; and fourth it taught to seek knowledge of the soul and intellect, rather than judge the outward man. HOME-MAKING A LOST ART.

Alma Bublitz.-What is a home~ Although it is usually con­ nected with the idea of family,-a place wherein young are born and 22 THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES. reared-it is withal a human institution and as such is open to im­ provement. But we have successfully kept this especially dear and ancient institution closed and it has not improved as have some others. The home is too important a factor in human life to be thus left behind in the onward march of events; its influence is too wide, too deep, too general for us to ignore. We are here to perform our best service for society and to find our own best individual growth and expression. A ria-ht home is essential to both of these things, for the first and most important school of character is the home. Here it is that every human being receives, or should receive, his best moral training; here it is that he imbibes those principles of conduct which are to· shape his life to a greater or less extent and which are to cease only with life itself. The home training includes, too, the development of manners and mind. In the home the heart is opened, habits are formed and the whole character moulded for good or evil. "Home makes the man.'' In short, the real home is the center of every true life, the place where all sweet affections are brought forth and nurtured, the spot to which memory clings the most fondly and to which the wonderer returns the most gladly.

THE POWER OF THE RAILROADS. Albert Dormeyer.-A new social factor may become a great power before its nature and effects are understood. The full extent of its power and its bearing upon future generations can be learned only by experience. When we find the orders of the railroad pool issued in New York and repeated in San Francisco, when we see it maintaining a monop­ oly of several industries and dictating the number of days in which a great industry shall remain idle, fixing a limit on the total produc­ tion, and prescribing the price at which a great staple shall be sold, we ought to be able to recognize that such combinations are not only unauthorized by law but wholly in conflict with the principles on which representative government and popular independence are founded. One such monopoly, as the Standard Oil company, is evi­ dence enough that the railroads possess a power inconsistent with the freedom of trade. One political oligarchy, as the Central Pacific, should convince the nation that the growth of such an unscrupulous power should be made impossible. THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES. 23

SCIENTIFIC AGRICULTURE. Ernest l\fonahan.-Conditions are inrceasing which will, in the near future, make it necessary for closer and more enlightened methods of agriculture than now generally exist among our farmers. Though agriculture exists in the United States on a larger scale than in any other country, we are a nation of poor farmers. We depend more upon our large areas of cultivation than upon applying scien­ tific methods. If the methods now in use are continued our lands will soon be exhausted and our agriculture decline. The only solution for this problem is to apply scientific methods. More people are coming to realize this fact each year. Agriculture, as a science, is comparatively new but the rapid ad­ vances made in this country are but the beginning of a great triumph. Farmers are beginning to realize that to successfully carry on their occupation, they must follow the teachings of the scientists.

EFFECT OF "UNCLE TOM 'S CABIN" ON SLAVERY. Winifred Porter.-Slavery and prosperity cannot exist together -freedom of religious thought and government is the only basis upon which a nation may grow and prosper. Slavery has existed at all times and in all conditions. It is older than the records of human society. The oldest monuments of human labor on Egyptian soil are the results of slave labor. In 1619 slaves were introduced into America. From then on slavery grew. The North realized something must be done to solve the problem, but what 1 Abolition societies attempted to solve it. Congress took up the question. A good hearted fellow from Connec­ ticut formed a scheme to free the slaves, only to be captured at Har­ per's Ferry and executed. National calamities bring forth great men, and in this period we find such names as Garrison, Wendell Phillips and Henry Ward Beecher. Were they able to solve the problem 1 No. Abolition was made necessary and possible by one woman. Through the means of one book, she roused the people and stirred up slavery agitation as it had never been stirred up before. l\Irs. Stowe determined to write something which would ruin slavery. "Uncle Tom's Cabin" touched the hearts of old and young. It was the system M:rs. Stowe struck at and the blow was felt throughout the world. 24 THE CHOOL BELL ECHOES.

RUSSIA. Lillian Podeweltz.-1\fany years ago the world knew very little of Russia but within the last few years it has been brought into pub­ lic notice, not only by the war it had with Japan, but by the radical measures introduced by its people for changes in the government. It is not a very civilized country, however, but since the war the out­ look of affairs in Russia has been considerably brighter. The country, a succession of lowland plains and mountains, has immense forests which make it important as a lumbering region. It holds predominance among the other nations as a coal center and, besides producing quantities of coal, it is rich in other minerals; agri­ culture, also, plays an important part in its industrial life. Although the Russian people are somewhat backward in educa­ tion, they are slowly, but surely, progressing toward the higher aims of life and it is hoped that in time Rus ia may be a very important country, one to which other nations may look for aid and help in all phases of internationl life.

JOAN OF ARC. Lavina Ambourne.-Joan of Arc, the daughter of lowly peasants, passed her early life in Domremy, a little village in the valley Meuse of France. Born under the very walls of the church, lulled in her cradle by the chimes of the bells, she was of an extremely pious nature. A noticeable feature in the times of Joan of Arc was the low state of morality in general. Thus, glancing at the sad condition of France, beholding her only a shadow of the once glorious monarchy, -Joan, while still a girl, was deeply affected by her country's woes. Heavenly voices appeared to her and commanded her to go to the aid of King Charles and liberate France. Inspired thus her spirits rose and with undaunted courage she rode forth as commander-in-chief of the army and led the dishear­ tened troops to as brilliant a victory as is recorded in the annals of military history. Soon after, betrayed by the king for whom she had so valiantly fought, she fell into the hands of the enemy. After a long imprison­ ment she was tried for sorcery and witch-craft and condemned to death. Denouncing everything, she went to her martyrdom with the peace of God in her tender heart and a prayer on her lips for the king. High School Orchestra. Upper Row Oscar Clovstadt, Joseph Chilsen, Vincent Allen, Arthur Webster, Mary McDonald, Edwin Morgan, Del. Curtis, E. D. Miner, Prof. Ramge. Lower Row-Stanley Van Hecke, Elmer Pellegrin, Amanda Cramer, Gerda \Viuman, Junie Chilsen, Reuben Angelbeck.

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Class Song.

(Tune-In the Gloaming). In the future, Alma 1\Iater, When life's lights are dim and low, ·we will think of you and love you, As we did long years ago. Through the years which slowly pass us, You will ever he our guide, In you all our joys and sorrows We will trustingly confide.

Classmates, now old ties we sever, \Ve must part and go our way, Yet within our hearts forever To you tribute we will pay. Now we look for other faces In the world where we must strive, Yet you hold the dearest places, Places which none can deprive.

We have reached our first commencement, In life's ocean we are thrown, We must fight a daily battle, Struggle hard and all alone. Yet each day we have grown stronger, And are ready for the fray, Loving teachers will no longer Smoothen out the rugged way.

We have climbed, though hills were rugged, We have slowly made our way, We have worked hard and have struggled With each other, day by day. We have reached the first great landing, Still the ladder we must climb, Do not let Time find us standing, We must upward, onward climb. 26 THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES.

In the future, Alma Mater, You will e'er before us gleam, In our waking, in our musing, You will enter in our dreams. Classmates, all a happy parting, We will meet again above, Once again our class assemble For the last great work of love. -Lelah Garihee. • • • • Business-like : A large manufacturing concern in the east re­ cently received the following postal sent from a little country town in the south : Dear Sir :-Please send me your catalog of electrical batteries. Yours truly, ...... P. S.-You need not send it I have changed my mind.-Ex. • • • • An unscientific explanation.-"Why does a human being laugh?'' asked the naturalist. "Usually," answered the man with a weary air, "to avoid offending a friend.'' • • • • Answers: ''Noah's wife,'' wrote a boy in an examination, ''was called Joan of .Arc." "Water," wrote another is composed of two gases. Oxygen and cambrigen. '' ''Lava,'' said a third, ''is what the barber puts on your face.'' ''A blizzard,'' declared another child, "is the insides of a fowl." Basket Ball Team. First Ro" Principal G. J. Roberts, \tanager, A. Fries, ..\. Talbot, T. Olson, E. D. Miner, Coach. Second RO\\. 0. Hesterman, G. House, Wm. Elsen, Cl \Vinneman

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Athletics.

The American people have the distinction of being the most athletic people in the world. This, in part, answers for their pros­ perity and rapid advancement. They are energetic, ambitious and enterprising. This has put them in the foremost ranks with other nations. They are the model of many countries who have come to realize the standard of the American people. The aim of every American should be to raise the standard of the American people, both morally and physically. This can be done by developing and encouraging athletics. Many public-spirited men have been the means by which many of our cities, societies and clubs have been induced to erect out-of-door play grounds and gymnas­ iums. What is needed in Merrill is a place where the young people can find enjoyment, a public park and a public gymnasium. This would improve the intellectual and physical condition of the youth of our city.

BASKET BALL. This year was the first in the history of the school that Merrill was represented by a basket ball team. The practice started late in the season, owing to the impossibility of getting a place to play. The old High School was fixed up by the boys who were interested in the game. Considering the time of the season in which the boys started, they made a good showing with the strong teams they played against. The first game of the season was played February 24, with Bir­ namwood athletic team in the old High School. The game was hotly contested, the visitors winning by a score of 16 to 9. A return game was played March 10 at Birnamwood and our boys suffered a crush­ ing defeat, the Birnamwood team winning by a score of 45 to 5. The third and last game of the season was played with Wausau Y. 1\1. C. A. in the old High School. Our boys lost by a score of 27 to 11. Basket ball is becoming more prominent every year and a team should be organized each year. The team was composed of the following: W. Elsen and C. Win­ neman, center; G. House, right guard; T. Olsen, left guard; A. Tal­ bot, right forward; Al. Fries, forward. 28 THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES.

A Glimpse into the Future.

All

Dreaming.

'Tis sweet to sit in the eventide, And think in quiet content Of our life which we've left behind us, And to old thoughts and joys give vent.

And as we sit there dreaming, Of days that have gone by, Sweet memory comes softly bringing The remembrance of olden ties.

Ties that were dear and now severed, Pictures of youth and of joys, Pictures of school days and fancies, And faces of blithe girls and boys.

Pictures which will live forever; Forever Y Aye ever and aye, For these rose-tinted memory pictures Remain and hold unquestioned sway.

And as we sit lost in deep reverie, Our dreams seem at once to be true, And among these dim recollections, Old ambitions and thoughts come to view.

No matter how aged the dreamer, No matter in what land or clime, With his youth must come back his school days, And again does he hear the bell chime.

For these are the happiest hour , The brightest, purest, the best, And in the heart's secret bowers These days are always blest.

And so it is in dreaming Of days that have gone before, We cannot help dreaming of school days, And of friends and faces of yore. -Lelah Garihee. 32 THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES.

Graduation.

ERNEST MONAHAN. It is true we have :finished our High School course, but our real education is just about to begin. We have only been preparing our­ selves for our future education. If we have attained the object of school work, we have merely learned how to study and have laid the foundation for our future education. Four years ago we entered the High School seventy strong, only twenty-six of that number are graduating. The others, for various reasons, have stopped by the wayside, while we have continued on our way. The question before us now is whether we shall let this be the end of our school life and begin our struggle with the world, or attend college for a better preparation before taking up life's work. The world today wants young men and women with a technical education; young men and young women who are especially prepared along some one line. High School graduates are not usually prepared to meet such requirements. The High School course does not offer the opportunity by which a pupil may specialize. It is not arranged for that purpose, though many think that a High School graduate should at once become a :first-class bookkeeper or president of a bank. Colleges and universities have been instituted for special training. We might begin our future work now, instead of spending time at college. The college student stores up priceless knowledge and when he :finishes his course he will be master of something and will be given a salary that will soon make up for the years spent in college. Besides :finishing our course we have accomplished another end. We have developed tenacity of purpose. Four years seems a long time to attend High School and under the many trying conditions which are encountered, it takes some effort to remain and continue the course. Many of our classmates lacked this quality and conse­ quently dropped out. Many seek a short cut to learning; withdraw from High Sbcool, attend a business college for a few months and call their education :finished. Most of them master bookkeeping or stenography but a lack of broad development will sorely handicap their advancement. An education cannot be acquired in a few years, but is secured only after years of hard work. Lincoln, it is true, attended school but very little, but we should not forget the nights he spent studying ' ' Die Deutsche Gesellschaft. "

Upper Row- lngvar Odegard, ina Price, Dell Curtis, Gerda Wittman, Albert Dormeyer. Second Row- Elsie Smith, Mable Montgomery, Florence Christenson, Clara Veaux, Iva Olsen, Miss Carpenter. Lower Row Lillian Podeweltz, Signa Ravn, Mabel McDougal, Gertrude Rusch, Alma Bublitz.

THE SCHOOL BELL ECIIOES. 33 by the light of burning logs. Ile attained his education by his own efforts and if we could apply ourselves as he did, school would not he necessary for us. We have also developed certain qualities of our moral character. The rules and regulations that we must abide by enable us to comply with the laws of the land. The necessity of being at school on time developes punctuality. Those that are always punctual while attend­ ing school will also be in the front rank when battling with the world. There m·e many other things that we do not consider of much impor­ ance, but all tend to develope a character that will enable us to en­ counter the struggles of our daily life after we have left school. We shall soon graduate from High School. We owe to ourselves and fellow men the highest development of our faculties. :May four or five years hence find us graduating from a college or university and still ''Climb, 'l'hongh the IIill Be Rugged.''

A barber had the sign, ''Whiskers dyed here,'' hanging in the window of his shop. One day, while he was standing in the doorway, an old farmer passed by with a bunch of flowers, stopped and read the sign, then turned to the barber and innocently said, "Please place these flowers on Whisker's grave." * * * • Teacher- Johnny, what is a hypocrite? Johnny-A boy who comes to sehool with a smile on his face.- Ex.

The upper cla smen are getting to the front rapidly. Several have been given front seats within the last couple of weeks. • • • • Reflections.

'Tis sweet to think of days gone by, Recalling days of yore, Which we remember with a sigh, For they return no more.

Oh happy, happy days were they, When youth was light and free; Soon gone! we could not bid them stay, Though filled with joy and glee. 34 THE SCHOOL BELL EUHOES.

But now our High School days are o'er, We 're in the school of life ; And struggling bravely as before, We'll win in every strife.

Then ''Onward'' let our watchword be, Though rugged hills we climb; And when the summit we shall see, As difficult, sublime. - 1\Iabel McDougall. • • • • Review of Athletics.

ARTHUR TALBOT. The years of '05 and '06 have witnessed the greatest athletic activities in the history of the Merrill High School. More branches of athletics were participated in by the student body than ever before. Although victory did not crown all our efforts, still ~e were in part successful in our undertakings. The fall term opened with a gloomy aspect in regards to our chances of having a good foot ball team to represent us. Seven of the old champion team of '04 were absent, owing to graduation, and seven positions to be filled by green ma­ terial was no small task for Coach l\Iiner to accomplish. At the end of the first week thirty candidates answered the summons to practice. Every man worked hard to make the team. At the end of the fourth week Coach Miner had rounded into shape eleven men who were to represent the school in its first game, which was to be played Septem­ ber 30. This game we lost by a score of 6 to 0, the score being made by a fumble. After rushing Grand Rapids to their two-yard line one of our men fumbled the ball, a Grand Rapids man recovering it and running 108 yards for a touch-down and the only score of the game. The loss of this game by a fumble, disheartened the boys for a time but, being fair-minded, they resumed their work with renewed spirit and vim. The second game of the season was played at Grand Rapids, October 28. We out-played our opponents but were not successful in crossing the goal line, although within striking distance several times. At the close of the game the score stood 0 to 0. The third game of the season was played with Wausau at that city. With the absence of our two regular tackles, we succeeded to Foot Ball Team. Top Row Principal G. J. Roberts, Manager A. Talbot, R. Schroeder, Wm. Elsen, H. Heldt, E. D. ',liner, Coach. Second Row ·Al. Fries, Wm. Simmonson, E. McCamley, T. Olson, E . Morgan, Wm. Fries.

Lower Ro" - E. Monahan, G. House, J. O'~lcara.

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THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES. 35 tie the score. The official score was 0 to 0, but :\Ierrill succeeded in making a touch-down, which was not allowed by the official. The fourth game of the season was played in Merrill with the Antigo Highs. This game we won handily by a score of 25 to 0. On Thanksgiving day we played the Wausau Business College team. A large crowd witnessed Merrill win by a score to 16 to 0. The fifth game of the season was played in Merrill against the State Normal, of Stevens Point. The I ormals outweighed Merrill by fifteen pounds to a man. The first half ended with neither side scor­ ing. In the second half the Normals succeeded in getting a touch­ down made by Capt. Reed, who broke through the line and ran 60 yards for the only score of the game. The second team had a very successful season, winning the two games they played. The teams played were Tomahawk and Wausau second, who were downed by the scores of 10 to 0 and 5 to 0 respec­ tively. The first team was composed of the following: Reno Schroeder, full back; Ray McCamley, center; William Simonson, right guard; Edwin Morgan, left guard; Torgus Olson, left tackle; William Elsen, right tackle; Albert Fries, right end; William Fries, left end; Her­ man Heldt, left half; Arthur Talbot (captain), right half; Gordan House, quarter back. Substitutes: Ernest Monahan, Lee O'Reilley, John O'Meara, Emmett Hassett, athan Curtis and Ray Wisner. • • • • Class Poem '06.

The sun of our school days is setting, The moment has come to decide; Now into the wide world each enters, His own fame to spread far and wide.

''From school life into life's school'' We have entered its lessons to learn, We will meet with conflicts and struggles, And oft for our school days we'll yearn.

And though some of the hills may be rugged, To our motto true we'll remain ; When the paths are steepest before us, We will climb and the heights we will gain. 36 THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES.

When first we entered as Freshmen, At the Seniors we cast a shy glance, They filled us with grave apprehensions, They seemed so far in advance.

But now as that place we are filling, The days all too swiftly have flown, As if borne away by the west wind Into the regions unknown.

We now say farewell to our teachers, "\Ve know that our school days are o'e;_. With many a sigh and a heartache We leave them to claim them no more.

We must now bid farewell to each other, And begin the stern duties of life ; May each of our class wear the laurel When he reaches the end of the strife. -Lou Olive Olson. • • * • Class History.

VINCE.1. T ALLEN. On the first Monday of September, 1902, sixty-five Freshmen took their seats in the assembly room of the High School We were as green as usual and it is true we made some mistakes, but, before the year had passed we had fallen in line and our greenness soon wore off. During this year the following were obliged to leave the class for various reasons: J\fable Ackerman, Laura Bell, Fannie Bor­ man, Frank Sladek, Isabell Snedden, Elsie Thielman and Beatrice Wines. The class organized during the year, choosing nile green and pink as our class colors and the American rose for the class flower. ''Climb, Though the Hills Be Rugged,'' was chosen as the class motto. The next fall we assembled and started on our Sophomore work. During this year we lost the following: Edna Ingersoll, Robert Oleson, Edna Schulke, Lenora Springer, Gertrude Austin, Melina Bechard, Albert Cavannaugh, E. Christian, John Dohoney, Annie Gatien, Millie Higgins, Ray Hoock, Lucy Juneau, George Koehler, Cora Pertly, John Radke and Hildegarde Kiengbaum. Some of these 'Tl 0 0

THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES. 37 students finished the year's work and toward the end of the year Ellen Burton and Bertha Mendelson left the city. During the Junior year our attainments were many. Several of our members held offices in the Literary society, Athletic association, and a number of our boys held positions on the foot ball team. Be­ fore the year had closed George l\Iartinson, Addie l\Iassart, Jennie Braziel, Katherine Meagher, Gertrude Spiegelberg, John Thatcher, Louis Larsen and Norman Wenzel left us. In the fall of 1905, twenty-six were found who were ready to take up the duties of Seniors and start out on the final course. In October we were re-inforced by Vincent Allen, making the number twenty-seven. Toward the end of the fall term, illness forced Jennie Hansen to leave us and our number was decreased to twenty-six. During the past year we have taken a prominent part in all the school societies and in the School Bell Echo work. Several of our boys were instrumental in the organizing of the Forma Debating society. Two of our number succeeded in carrying off first honors in the declama­ tory and oratorical contests. In closing, we wish to extend a farewell to the under-classmen and hope they will profit greatly by the examples set by the class of 1906. • • • • Favorite Songs of the Class.

"Satisfied With Life"-Mable Montgomery. '' 0 'Reilly' '-Lottie Brassard. "Bright Eyes, Good-Bye"-Flossie Christenson. ''Teasing' '-Luella Luedke. "Home 'Aint Nothing Like This"-Iva Olson. "Coax Me"-Albert Dormeyer. "It was the Dutch "-Elsie Smith. "Is There Room Among the Angels"-Genevieve Bowell. "Down on the Farm"-Lillian Podeweltz. "You're as Welcome as the Flowers in May"-Signe Ravn. "Conversation Always Seems to Tire Me"-Lelah Garihee. "Melancholy Mose"-Arthur Webster. "When Johnnie Comes Marching Home"-Gerda Wittman "Don't Bother Me"-Ingvar Odegard. "I'm Waiting for Mah Man"-Alma Bublitz. ''Sweet Geraldine' '-John 0 'Meara. ''Lonesome' '-Clara Solberg. 38 THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES.

"Come Take a Trip In My Air Ship"-Vincent Allen. ''I'm Certainly Living a Rag-Time Life''-Gertie Rusch. "Every Little Bit Helps"-Clara Veheau. "Just for Tonight"-Arthur Talbot. "Farewell My l\fay-Bell"-Albert Fries. "It Don't Seem Like the Same Old Smile"-Winifred Porter. "I Must Have Been Dreaming"-Vina Ambourne. "There Is Nobody Like You"-Ernest Monahan. "I Don't Know Why I Love you, I Do"-Mabel l\IcDougall. • • • • Senior Problems.

1. (Husband of Victoria) plus (what we do in winter) equals Albert Fries. 2. (A flower plus the indefinite article) plus (a seed receptacle plus a prefix plus a part of a shoe plus the last letter of the alphabet). 3. (To buckle on plus an article) plus (not a dullard plus three­ fifths of woman). 4. C1h of the Latin word for man plus an addition to a house plus a vowel) plus (a nick name for a girl plus a nick name for a boy plus a part of a lock). 5. (Two-fifths of a Junior boy plus a body of water) plus (one of many thousand). 6. (%of a plant plus a coin) plus (the Mohammedan name of the Deity plus a consonant). 7. (A piece of ground plus an article of men's attire) plus (a metal plus a form of the verb to be plus a consonant). 8. [Former name of Merrill plus to strive plus (a sifter minus the German polite form for you)] plus (what most girls want plus the opposite of ill). 9. (1-3 of the second line of Gray's Elegy plus a musical sylla­ ble) plus (a fish plus a pronoun plus another pronoun). 10. (A warning) plus (part of our school yell plus 2 conso­ nants). 11. (Noble) plus (not low and a conjunction). 12. (4 letters plus not polite) plus (worn around the neck minus 3 letters). 13. (Illustrations) plus (a consonant plus one of Cupid's instru­ ments minus a consonant). 14. (A looker into the future minus 6 letters) plus (a part of a shoe plus an old name for a town). THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES. 39

15. (A musical syllable plus a plant plus a vowel) plus (a part of the verb to be plus the :first thing that happens to us). 16. (2-3 of a beverage plus three-sevenths of a nut) plus (part of a house plus a wet spongy place). 17. (The perpennicular pronoun plus 2-3 of a cistern minus a consonant) plus (the :first 2 letters of a substitute for butter plus what may be seen in the day time). 18. (A French term of endearment) plus (a Scotch prefix plus what is found on the grass in the spring plus a provincialism for maiden). 19. (An exhibit held in our school plus lh the title of one of Lew Wallace's books) plus (the home of an insect plus an old maid minus what our grandmother's did). 20. ('I'he opposite of frivolou ) plus (an engraved character minus a French metrical weight minus 3A of not ugly). 21. (A biblical character) plus (an exclamation plus the objec­ tive form of a pronoun plus an article plus a musical syllable). 22. (Two-fifths of alley plus an ancester) plus (1-3 of a war implement plus the German lightning). 23. (An auxillary plus an article found in the school room) plus (a high hill plus what is found under many girl's desks plus two­ fifths of a fmit). 24. (To gain plus :Y2 of in plus a nick name for a boy) plus (a railway employee). 25. (What we frequently make in typewriting plus to look) plus (a man's name plus a male heir). 26. (A preposition plus a consonant plus % of servant) plus (an exclamation plus 1/2 of a term of endearment plus a sentinel). • • • • Fred.-Say, Frank, who won the mile race? Frank.-I came in head :first without any effort at all. Fred.-Shake, old man, how did you ever beat Wilkins? I thought he beat you by at least 10 seconds. Frank.-He did but I stumbled just as I came to the wire. • • • • Some Ideas of His Own. It was Dick's turn to read his composition in school. He rose and walked up in front of his teacher's desk and, after making his bow, unrolled a sheet of fool's-cap and began: ''Cows. Cows is a very useful animal. Cows give milk, but as for me, 'Give me liberty or give me death.' '' 40 THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES.

Events of the School Year.

ERNEST MONAHAN. In looking over the back numbers of the School Bell Echoes I :find many incidents of interest that happened during the year. To this I add many which I remember. September. "By action of the school board, school is to commence at 8 :40 to the great relief of those who get to school one minute before the last bell rings. '' "Upon entering the main room we found all the desirable seats taken and plenty of vacant seats in front. After we had secured a seat as far to the rear as possible, we turned our attention to the Freshmen class. We noticed that all the dictionaries were gone and upon inquiry we found that some of those little Freshman boys were sitting on them so that they could keep their heads above their desks. We looked around for foot ball men among that class but only one could we :find and that was Kennedy. Mr. Roberts began the session with the usual address, in which he tried to quiet the nerves of the Freshmen and reminded them that even Seniors were once Freshmen. The morning was taken up in selecting courses of study and assign­ ing lessons. '' "Prospect for a foot ball team occupies the attention of all the boys. Prospects for a team are as good as last year." "The Seniors are busy getting subscribers for the paper. Up to this time we have only 300. '' ''Prof. Ramge arrived for the first time. The Freshmen were called to the front for inspection and among their midst were found some promising singers.'' ''Whispering heard among the Freshmen the first week of school: 'Dare me to go to the library,' 'I sneezed today for the first time,' 'A 'int High School a snap, only four studies and no study­ ing.' " "We are just beginning to get acquainted with our new teachers. Mr. Roberts, Mr. Miner and Miss Bemis are the only members of last year's force. Miss Zimmerman now has charge of the German and History, Miss Coffin is instructor of Latin and Ancient History, Miss Allen is teaching Mathematics, Miss McChesney has charge of one division of the Freshmen, Mr. Fries and Miss Talbot of the other two.''

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''We succeeded in getting out the first issue of the paper, the whole staff was down to help. I wonder why it took so long?" ''The first monthly exams have come upon us.'' ''The stenography class number about twenty this year, but al­ ready some have made up their minds that they must seek some other vocation.'' "The Seniors were informed that they lacked Senior dignity."

October. ''We now begin our second month of school and, after looking over our last month's standings, we have made up our minds to study this month.'' "A few Junior boys were given the privilege of reading the pa­ pers in the office one day.'' ''The first program of the year was rendered October 13. It was a short one and we expected no visitors but were glad to receive about thirty.'' "The Physics class have completed their first set of experiments and it is a great relief for them to know that they may begin again on some more.'' ''The joy of those who secured back seats was of short duration for they were kindly requested to make certain changes. Those that behaved best were given seats in front. Fries got a seat in front of Signe; he occupied it for one-half day, when he was hustled to a seat directly in front.'' ''Miss Hall has discovered a new way of getting down stairs quickly at noon. For information apply at her desk." ''The Junior class elected officers for the year : Morgan, presi­ dent; Joe Dennison, vice president; Mary McDonald, secretary; Jennie Tillisch, treasurer.'' "The orchestra was organized Wednesday evening. There are fourteen members and more are expected.'' ''There seems to be a lack of harmony among the Sophs. I won­ der why? "Tomahawk first team came down today to chase the pig skin with our second team. The game throughout was marked by brill­ iant plays. We succeeded in defeating them by a score of 10 to 0. '' "The October number of the paper came out a little behind time this month. We would like to get it out to suit those Sophomores but it is impossible.'' • 42 THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES.

November. "Foot ball season is nearing its close. Saturday a game was played with our great rival, Wausau. About forty loyal members of the school went down to cheer the players. They all came back minus their voices. Neither side scored." "The first number of the lecture course was rendered November 13.'' "The Blues, under the leadership of Jennie Tillisch, sold the largest number of tickets for the course and are to be banquetted by The Whites.'' ''Our membership has been increased by two new pupils. Wal­ ter and Clarence Winneman. All hail the day!'' "Three guests were seen around the library on Hallowe'en. They went into the library and frightened two Senior boys. If you wish to hear particulars, apply to Signe Ravn, Zola Eagle and Jennie Tillisch for they know all about the details of the incident.'' ''The Freshmen are getting along fine under our tender care. Upon the advice of some good Senior they decided to elect a presi­ dent and organize their class. Arthur Bump was chosen president. Kennedy seems to be the only Freshman that has made a hit in foot ball this year." ''The banquet for ticket sellers was given the day we defeated, Antigo. After we sent the Antigo boys home we went to the school building and entertained those attending the banquet by giving some good old High School yells. Some good waiter handed a cake out to the crowd. She thought each one would quietly take a piece from the plate, but that was not the case; everybody made a grab and got as much as their fist would hold. '' December. "Marie Downie has accepted a position as stenographer at the Lincoln County bank.'' ''Somebody got the wrong towel after basket ball practice the other night. For a few minutes it looked as if there would be a free for all engagement.'' "Nat Curtis spends his time in History class playing on a tin horn. He expects to join the band this season.'' "Coasting parties are in full swing." "The Seniors have had a number of class meetings for the pur­ pose of getting work started on orations. A few have settled themes.'' .. .

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''The girls are holding meetings for the purpose of starting a basket ball team. I wonder if they will succeed.'' ''School closed for the holidays with a Senior program. .A little farce, entitled 'The Ruggles,' in which Thoralf Thompson, a Fresh­ man, starred as Baby Ruggles, proved a success. After the program, Santa Claus stopped in and presented teachers and class president with a few gifts. The Seniors were presented with an owl; Juniors got a rattle box; Sophomores, a doll; Freshmen, a sucker.'' January. ''The semi-final examinations have been given. The new pro­ gram is well under way. The first semester closed January 19." "Rev. Hill gave the English literature class a very interesting talk on Robert Burns. His talk was highly appreciated by all the class.'' "The lecture given by l\1r. G. .A. Gearhart, January 11, was well attended. It was an excellent lecture." "We are very glad to note that Tom Green and Adolph Zanto have returned this semester." ''William Fries has been absent about a month. He has been acting as bill clerk in the freight office." ''Cold waves and cold lunches are in order.'' "Peter Olson, '07, has moved west." "l\1r. Talbot conducted History class the other day for about three minutes. The only recitation we heard was: 'He was a back­ woodsman.' .Art, if I were so fond of teaching, I believe I would take up Pedagogy." ''Al. Fries wants to go to the Hard Time party, but he says he is too bashful to ask a girl to go with him.'' ''A few members of Physics were requested to write up an ex­ periment before they come to the laboratory. It is not as much fun to write up experiments as to perform them.'' "Miss McCann· has announced that she is ready to give lessons in dramatics.'' ''The Literary society elected officers Friday. The Seniors want­ ed to put one of their number into the presidtn's char but did not succeed because the Juniors had too many electioneers among the Freshmen. The Seniors got three offices. President, Ed. Morgan, '07; vice president, F. Miller, '08; secretary, Lottie Brassard, '06; treasurer, Arthur Talbot, '06; critic, John O'Meara, '06; censor, Mata Schultz. ''A number of new books have been received. We will soon have a better reference library than the city library.'' 44 THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES.

February. "You ought to hear some of those Sophomores kick on the last edition of the paper. We appreciate their criticism, it will enable us to do better next time.'' The boys' debating society was organized Tuesday evening, February 6. The society is to be called 'The Forma' and to be com­ posed of sixteen members." "The Juniors decided to follow the example set by the Seniors and render the next program.'' ''The boys have started training for spring athletics.'' "l\lr. Roberts told us a fish story the other day and now every­ one drinks before he leaves home. The water in the dressing rooms has tasted fishy these last few days.'' ''A secret society, called 'The Secret Five,' now exists among the Senior boys. We know the origin of it." ''John Petzke has withdrawn from school and accepted a posi­ tion in Anson's office. Bell says it is awfully lonesome around there now.'' ''Inspector Terry visited us one day last month and he pleased the Seniors by telling them they were the best class he had visited this year. We wish to call the Junior's attention to this statement." '' C. Winneman was such a good boy that Mr. Roberts gave him a front seat, where he could study without being bothered by the other students.'' "Mr. Schulz spoke on Rudyard Kipling last Thursday." ''Allen and Koehler got their coats mixed up the other day. Koehler wanted to see how it felt to be in a Senior's coat so he put it on and be felt so dignified that he walked into the main room with it on, leaving his for Allen. There was nothing left for Allen to do but put on Koehler's coat and he felt so gay and looked so green that everyone laughed.'' "If the chemistry class keeps on studying H. S., we will have to clear out during that period. "Note passing has practically ceased. I wonder why?" March. "We did not expect the Juniors to render such a creditable pro­ gram, but we are glad to note that they are getting more class spirit." "At a Senior class meeting, held Thursday morning, the names of those students who are to deliver their orations were announced." ''We predict the following to be assigned these parts in the class play: Talbot, villain; 0 'Meara, stage carpenter; Dormeyer, drama- THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES. 45

tic instructor; Webster, property boy; Fries, ladies' man; Monahan, ticket seller.'' '' 1\Ir. Widmer visited us one day last week.'' ''The Senior class rings are here at last. The girls are all satis­ fied now.'' ''The lecture of Sylvester Long was well attended. His lecture is considered the best of the course.'' ''When two Seniors meet they forget the usual greeting but sub­ stitute something like this: 'Got your oration done?' or 'Started to write anything for the souvenir?' " ''The Sophomores have decided to follow the other classes and give a program. 'l'hey are such a brilliant class, no doubt the pro­ gram will be a good one. '' "The girls did a lot of talking a bout starting a basket ball team this year but that is all it amounted to. If you will notice, girls, the boys do not talk when they want to start anything, they usually grab something and get started, then others follow." '' 0 '.:Meara was bothered so much by the girls about his seat that he could not study, so 1\Ir. Roberts kindly gave him a seat in front where he would not be bothered.'' "The last number of the lecture course was given March 14 by the Macey Co." ''The basket ball team played Wausau Y. M. C. A. team Satur­ day evening, .March 17, and were defeated. Our team was ahead at the end of the first half, but in the second the visitors succeeded in raising the score. '' ''The basket ball team made an adventuresome trip to Birnam­ wood, Saturday the 18th. 'l'heir train was wrecked; they missed their train and countless other incidents occurred. Birnamwood beat them by a score of 46 to 5.'' ''The Forma has challenged the Literary society to debate on the question, "Resolved, That Merrill should purchase and operate the water works, electric light and telephone systems." ''The March edition of the School Bell Echoes came out on time this month. The paper is improving with each edition, both in out­ ward appearance and reading matter. 'Climb, Though the Hills Be Rugged.' In publishing this paper we certainly found a rugged hill.'' "Mr. Schultz, in his talk the other morning, reminded the pupils that the warmer days were at hand and studies should not be neg­ lected. He also remarked that the birds came from the south in 46 THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES. flocks and thus we see them going off in pairs. I wonder how that applies to us." "In singing class the other day l\fr. Roberts informed G. Dou­ cette and A. Dormeyer that they were too near the girls and that they had better take another seat. We never thought that of you, boys." April. ''Such rare spring days ! Studying is such a bore. Only two more months of school. It makes the Freshmen glad, Juniors bad, Sophomores mad and Seniors sad.'' "Dr. Carrier, president of Carroll college, gave a talk on 'The Advantage of an Education,' Monday, April 9." ''The Freshmen are going to show their appreciation for the Seniors, who safely guided them through their Freshmen year, by getting out the next edition of the paper. The paper is going to have a green cover but that doesn't mean that the Freshmen are still green; they are all over that now." "Superintendent Schultz' lectures this month were on petrol­ eum.'' "Mr. Titus, a missionary from China, gave a talk on the Chinese relig~on and customs.'' ''The High School faculty entertained the school board and grade teachers. C. Winneman, W. Fries and O'Meara saw the whole thing but nobody saw them. I wonder why Y" "We have accepted a challenge from Rhinelander High School to a field meet to take place in that city. There is more interest shown in spring athletics than ever." ''The Sophomores rendered their program March 30. It was a great success, far beyond our expectations.'' "We have just received a copy of the Freshmen edition of the paper, fresh from the press. We could not wait for the printers to finish so had a special copy made. It is the best issue we have had this year. We are glad to see that the class has succeeded so admir­ ably because, you know, the Seniors take great pride in their favorite class. There is many a promising poet in that class.'' ''The members of the play are practising their parts.'' ''Twenty Seniors volunteered to exile themselves into their rooms and finish their work for the souvenir. We wish to get it out two weeks before Commencement.'' ''Arbutus is in full bloom. Some of the pupils took advantage of the opportunity to secure some. They all regret it now." THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES. 47

"The league contest between Merrill and Tomahawk took place, April 27. Lelah Garihee, '06, took first place. Mr. Wood, of Toma­ hawk, second and Alma Duteau, '07, third. In former contests the class of '06 did not make a showing, but this year members of our class have ta.ken first place in both contests.'' • • • • A young man once said to Thomas A. Edison, the inventor, ''Mr. Edison, don't you believe that genius is inspiration?" "No," replied Edison, ''genius is perspiration.'' • • • • They Meet Again---But Under Different Circumstances.

In a miserable room of a large New York tenement house are seated a mother and her two children. One a delicate looking girl of ten and the other a small boy of thirteen. They are eating their evening meal. The boy having finished his portion of the meager meal, is watch­ ing with hungry eyes his sister, who is devouring the last bits of raw cabbage and crusts of bread. Judging from the expression on his pinched face, he could have eaten twice his allotment, but the second half is not forthcoming and he leaves the table hungry. The mother and daughter wash the few cracked and broken dishes. They perform that task in an indifferent manner. They are both tired of this oft too cruel world. With the evening's labor per­ formed the two seat themselves upon a bench of straw in one corner of the room. This evidently serves as a bed. The mother begins telling a tale which must be of interest, for the children seem all attention. The beautiful eyes of the girl sadden when the mother tells her, how five years ago the husband and father lost his immense fortune through foolish speculation and not attend­ ing strictly to business. The girl does not need to be told why her father did not attend to his work. She has seen him too often during the last years come home intoxicated. Mr. Bronson's craving for drink had slowly exhausted the little money remaining after the sheriff had sold the Bronson mansion at auction. Since then the family sank lower and lower each year until forced to live under the present circumstances. Now, all their earth- 48 THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES.

ly possessions consist of some chairs, an old table, a few broken dishe: and enough coarse straw to lie on. Although 1\Ir. Bronson had rich relatives, not one offered to help the unfortunate family. The clock in the neighboring church tower strikes ten. The candle is blown out and the tired family seek repose on their beds of straw. The next morning dawns bright and clear. In the business por­ tion of the city are gathered several policemen and a number of citi­ zens. In the center of the group, lying upon the sidewalk, is a human form. One of the group remarks: ''Some poor unfortunate fellow has left this world for the one beyond from whence no traveler ever returns.'' The ambulance is summoned and the body is taken to the morgue. The garments are searched and in an inner pocket is found a card bearing the address of a certain 1\1r. Bronson and the identity of the dead man is disclosed. · A funeral is held one morning a few days later. A coffin is car­ ried to a wagon near the curb. The sun beams brightly down upon the sad spectacle. The wind seems to murmur a funeral song as it passes throuo-h the small openings between the many buildings. Some birds perched on a neighboring roof are chattering as if dis­ cu sing the sad scene. The number of mourners at this humble funeral is small, only three can be seen and they are the wife and children o.f the deceased. The father's death is keenly felt by them as they still love him dearly. Death erases, for the time, all his faults from their memories and only his acts of kindness are remembered. A month from this particular morning, little Charley Bronson is seen selling newspapers on one of the principle streets of the city. Ile has just come within half a block of an open draw bridge when a shout of alarm is heard behind him. Charley quickly turns and sees a span of pure black horses madly rushing down the avenue toward the open brid""e. In the seat of the elegant carriage, bounding up and down as the carriage wheels strike the uneven pavement, is a girl of about thirteen. IIalf a dozen men rush before the maddened steeds and endeavor to stop their further progress. But their efforts are of no avail. The girl seems doomed to certain destruction. Charley sees the helpless condition of the beautiful little girl. He drops his bag of papers and runs toward the swiftly approaching carriage. Bystanders call to him to get out of the way, for they think he will surely be killed. Ile heeds not their advice, but jumps into the carriage. He seizes the girl and barely flings himself and his burden headlong from the carriage when it disappears over the em- ....

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bankment and plunges into the water below. His almost superhuman feat awes the spectators. Recovering, they give three hearty cheers for the boy. Charley sustains a bruised shoulder and hip but no bones are broken. The girl's injuries are nothing serious, she being more frightened than hurt. A well dressed man, claiming to be the owner of the carriage, appears upon the scene. He inquires concerning the occupant of the carriage. Charley is pointed out to him as her rescuer. He gives the boy an angry look and handles him roughly. Cries of shame are heard throughout the crowd of spectators. Without heeding them in the least the rude young man takes the girl and steps into a hack and drives off at a rapid rate. When the crowd looked for Charley he had disappeared down a quiet side street where he might think of the affair without being dis­ turbed. He wonders what the girl's name is and whether he will ever meet her again. Supper time rapidly approaching, with a heavy heart he turns his footsteps toward home. His mother meets him at the door with a cheerful smile. Charley realizes at once that something out of the usual has happened to make his mother happier than he has ever seen her before. She immediate­ ly enlightens him as to the cause of her happiness. Hardly giving him time to close the door, she tells him that their days of starvation are ended. Charley is all attention for it meant a great deal to him. His mother further explained that one of her husband's brothers left them a large fortune at his death some weeks ago. Thinking o.f the many good things this money will buy, Charley flings his hat to the ceiling and shouts for joy. His mother and sister watch his actions with delight. Not being able to resist, they also join in the celebration. In his excitement he has forgotten his own miserable experience. It is not till the family have discussed all their plans for the future that he thinks of it. Then he tells his mother the whole story. She is puzzled over the treatment that the stylishly dressed man accorded her son after his heroic act, but tells him to forget the affair and be more careful of his own life in the future. • • • • Ten years have passed. Mrs. Bronson is now in the :fifties but younger looking than at forty. On this particular evening the Bron­ son mansion is a scene of excitement. Charley has graduated from college and is coming home that evening. Mrs. Bronson and her daughter have arranged a banquet in his honor. Charley is pleased with the celebration given in his honor. But one fact that makes him feel extremely happy is the presence of a 50 THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES. girl whom he had met at college. He had seen her only a few time while at college. To meet her again in his own home on this particu­ lar evening is a pleasure he had not anticipated. While the dance is in progress, Charley and Miss Beatrice Crosby, his college acquaintance, are out on the veranda. She is tell­ ing him an interesting story of how a little newsboy once saved her life from a watery grave some ten years ago. She said the boy had done even more than that; he had also defeated the plans of a vil­ lainous step-brother. She explained how the runaway that nearly carried her to her death was not an accident but a part of a well laid plan to murder her and thus prevent her from coming in possession of an immense fortune to which she was heiress. She regretted not having had an opportunity to thank the brave little lad. She and her father had endeavored to locate the newsboy but they were un­ successful. Miss Crosby noticed that the story had moved her friend in a singular manner. She asked him if he were ill. He replied that he was not but that he was the boy that risked his life and saved hers. By relating the event in detail he convinced the young lady that he spoke the truth. She was so amazed that she knew not what to say, but Charley did, and when we meet them again it is under diffnent circumstances. • • • • Senior.-How much did I get in Physics 1 Teacher.-About thirty. Senior.-How do you expect me to graduate with a grade like that1 •••• Class Will.

We, the Senior class of the Merrill High School, county of Lin­ coln, state of Wisconsin, this thirty-first day of May, in the year of our Lord 1906, being of sonud mind and body, do hereby make, de­ clare and publish this, our last will and testament, in which we will, devise and bequeath the following together with the appurtenances and all the estate and rights of the parties of the first part in and to said premises : Our rights to live as Seniors being not at our disposal, we will make no mention of them. High School Assembly Room. I THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES. 51

Firstly.-We give and bequeath to the Juniors our poetic genius, provided that before September 1, 1906, they do severally and collec­ tively write and publish poems extolling the fame and renown won by the class of 1906. Secondly.-Control of the school to Benedict and Barrett, on condition that they are chosen principal and assistant principal. Thirdly.-Gymnasium to the girls to play basket ball. Fourthly.-A shady lane 'steen miles long to Jim and Bessie. Fifthly.-Alma Bublitz 's whispering to Koehler. Sixthly.-Car load of gum to L. McCann. Seventhly.-Montgomery's nerve to Bundy. Eightly.-A Daisy to Mr. Miner. Ninthly.-The arbutus of the Skidoo Gang to the faculty. Tenthly.-Miss Allen, a Fries. Eleventhly.-Miss Talbot, the exclusive right to be the wit and teller of rhyms in the M. H. S. Twelfthly.-A greater appreciation of art to Alice. Thirteenthly.-0 'Meara's quietness to N. Solum. Fourthly.-Monahan's shy blush to Sleppy. Fifteenthly.-Al 's studiousness to Kimball. Sixteenthly.-Susie Bates to Nathan Curtis. Seventeenthly.-Reserved front seat to diligent pupils. Eighteenthly.-Flossie's superfluous flesh to A. Bartelme. Nineteenthly.-We give the wish that Miss Bemis may soon ex- perience that something which makes one's life complete. Twentiethly.-Bottle of anti-fat to Dora Cotter. Twenty-firstly.-Rusch 's height to Tompson, providing he won't grow any more. Twenty-secondly.-A new horse when the old one wears out to Margaret Hall. Twenty-thirdly.-Unbounded success to the School Bell Echoes. Twenty-fourthly.-A little world in which one may go at the close of day, where all is harmony and where the cares and perplexi­ ties of the outside dare not enter in, to Mr. Roberts. Twenty-fifthly.-Hard work to class of '07. Twenty-sixthly.-Dignity of the Seniors to the faculty. Twenty-seventhly.-A little corner in which to expound favorite theories in regard to questions of interest to young people to Miss Zimmerman. Twenty-eightly.-To Martha and Bon, a place in which they may confide in each other their own trials and experiences. 52 THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES.

To have and to hold the above mentioned and described premi. ses unto the said parties of the second part, their heirs and as ign forever. We hereby nominate and appoint Janitor John Murphy, of the Merrill High School, Lincoln County, Wisconsin, U. S. A., sole execu. tor of this will. Senior Class 1906. Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said class as and for their last will and testament, in the presence of us, who, at their request, in their presence and in the presence of each other, have here unto and hereby subscribed our names as attesting witnesses. In witness whereof, the said parties of the first part have here­ unto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. Witnessed by Senior-in-Law Winneman. [Seal]. Senior-in-Law 0 'Reilley. [Seall . • • • • Describe the structure of the brain. Answer :-The tissue is arranged in convulsions. • • • • Humorous Iterns.

Once a Freshman was cast upon African shore, Where a cannibal monarch held sway, Who served up the Freshman on slices of toast, On the eve of that very same day. But the vengeance of Heaven followed swift on the act; For before the next morning was seen, By cholera morbus the tribe was attacked, For the Freshman was terribly green.-Ex. • • • • Indorsement: Uncle Jerry Publes was looking over the last of ''Amended Spelling,'' recommended by the reformers. ''Good land,'' he exclaimed, ''I don't see nothing strange in them words, that's the way I've allus spelled them."-Ex. • • • • Funny, isn't itY That, though night falls, day breaks. That the fellow with a literary bent is usually broke. That a tree is cut down before it is easily cut up. That improper fractions should figure in pure mathematics. Officers of Literary Society.

Top ' Rm.,-John O'l\.1earo. Censor; Fred ~1iller,Vice-President. Lo,,cr no"' - .\.rthur Tolhot, Treasurer; Louie Brassard, Secretory; Mata Schult7, Critic; Ed . l\.1orinn, President.

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Information Inside. "Now the season of green apples has arrived,'' said the teacher, "and-" "Yessum," shouted Tommy quickly. "You should not interrupt me, Tommy. But how did you know about itY" "I've had inside information, ma 'am." •••• A Senior Refrain. Come for arbutus, my dear, my dear, The pink, waxen blossoms are waking, I hear; We '11 gather an armful of fragrant wild cheer. Come for arbutus, my dear, my dear, Come for arbutus, my dear. (And they refrained) . • • • • Fusser.-! fell like a cake, just got frosted. • • • • "Why are you limping?" ''Oh, I sat down on the spur of the moment.' '-Ex. • • • • "What would you do if you woke up in the morning and found yourself a millionaire Y'' "Send for bromo-seltzer and a doctor." • • • • Teacher.-William, what is a cotton gin Y William.-A kind of soft drink. • • • • Three gentlemen, spending the evening together, decided to fine the first one who ''talked shop.'' The evening passed without one slip until l\Ir. Brown, the head of the weather department, in depart­ ing, remarked-'' Good evening, gentlemen.'' And he paid the dol­ lar. • • • • Tommy's definition of a blotter-"Something to hunt while the inks gets dry." • • • • Infinitesmal particles of saline humective fluidity. Minute corpuscles of non-adhering inorganic matter, Conjointly cause to exist the unmeasurable expanse of aqueous sections, And the resplendent superficial area of dry solidity. 54 THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES.

The world of fools hath such a store, That he, who would not see an ass, Must hide at home and bolt his door, And break his looking-glass. • • • • Instructor.-Mr. Wellan, can you give me a definition for the word work? Normalite.-Yes, sir. Everything is work. Instructor.- Um-m-m. Well, would you say this desk was workt Normalite.-Yes, sir. Wood work. • • • • The best foot ball song, "After the ball is over." • • • • Of all sad words of tongue or pen, Sadder by far to pupils, I ken, Than the time worn phrase, "It might have been," Are the words that always cause chagrin, "Please call at the office, at once- The Prin. • • • • They stood beside the meadow bars, Beneath the twilight sky; Above them evening's stars Like diamonds shone on high. They stood knee deep in clover, But whispered not of vows, As silently they lingered there, Two peaceful Jersey cows. • • • • Fun for the Latin Class. Felis sedit by a hole, Intenta she, cum omni soul, Predere rats.

Mice concurrent trans the floor, In numero duo, tres or more, Obliti cats.

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Felis saw them oculis, "I'll have 'em," inquit she, "I guess, Dum ludunt. ''

Nunc illa crepit toward the group, ''Habeam,'' dixit, '' goot rat soup­ Pingues sunt.''

Mice continued all ludere, Intenti they in ludum vere, Gaudenter.

Nunc rushed the felis onto them, Et tore them omnes limb from limb, Violenter. 56 THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES.

C. M. BOYLES, Pres. Established in lll&S. B . D. WIDMER, Mgr. The Wausau Business College and Academy We teach ell branches necessary to make good stenographers, typewrit­ ers end bookkeepers. We assist business men to obtain competent help. WAUSAU, WISCONSIN

uT I

E. D. WIDMER, Former teacher in the Merrill High School

Dear Friend:-Every Dollar and every Effort baa been put forward to make tbe WAUSAU BUSINESS COLLEGE the best commercial school of instruction in the State. Thia college is one of the oldest in the State and the calls made upon it by the businea1 men for help make it possible to place our graduates in positions. Prepare youraell to hold tood responsible po1ition1 by attending this college. You are cordiatly invited to visit the school or write for particulars. Respectfully yours, E. D. WIDMER. Manager. II

THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES. 51 ANSON-HIXON SASH AND DOOR CO.

Manufacturers of Everything in the LI n e of M i 11 W o r Ii

MERRILL WISCONSIN

JAMES W. SCOTT T. J. METCALF P"OPRIETO" Of' THE Old Reliable Livery Stahle 'Bua and Baggage Line DENTIST The most stylish rigs. The best and safest horses. Competent drivers always in readiness. Elegant Lan· dau for parties, dances and wed.dings Office Over King ~ Kluetz'e Drug Store New 'Phone No. i7 Corner First and Mill Streets, Merrill, Wis. JOHN W. ZIPP TRANT OW

D!!:ALIEI' IN Paints, Oils, Varnishes Staple and Fancy Glass, Windows and Doors GROCERIES New Line of Wall Paper JAP·A·LAC Provisions and Flour Cigars and Tobacco ROGERS PLOOR STAIN

702 Second St. MERRILL, WIS. Come and See U1 Before You Buy. 58 THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES.

FOR J'iltJerbJare, Fancy JebJelry, Cut Glass

GO TO G. B. SHAFER

THE EXPERT JEWELER

REPAIRING NEATLY DONE

THIELMAN CHAS. F. RUNCiE Dl!ALl:R IN Mf~l ~~D GROCf RY CO. HEAVY AND LIGHT HARNERSES T Robes, Blankets, Whips and General Here is Where You Will Horsemen's Goods Find Everything that is Good to Eat Upholstering of All Kinds THIELMAN Meat and Grocery Co. Lee.ve Orders at Place of 8uslneas

TELEPHONE 140 THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES. 59

You can make no mis· The best and only take in buying your place in the city to buy CARPETS of

Art Needlework Materials Littlejohn Maderla Eyelet Embrold· ery, McCall Patterns and If they are not fast colors or as repre· Stamping Initial Shirt· seated, you can get Waist, Etc. your money back and keep the goods. ISAT

Ptttrman Bros.

DEALERS IN WE HANDLE ONLY Excellent Groceries OF ALL KINDS Choice a.nd Fresh GROCE,RIES Best In the City and at the LOWEST PRICES Give us a call and we will convince you. Stop in and see our Stock- along the ORY GOODS LINE You will save money J. (i. Poser & Co. on every purchase. PHONE NO. 131 60 THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES.

The FIRST MONEY you earn after RICHARD KING Graduation should be invested in a Dl!ALl!R IN FRESH AND SALT Good Life Insurance MEATS, HAM LARD ----- or ----- AND SAUSAGES Endowment Po Ii c y SECOND STRE.E.T Next to Solum's Store

THE PENN. MUTUAL Alex Empey IS THE COMPANY TONSORIAL PARLORS

New Building EAST MAIN STR.EET

H. J. BOWELL & CO. ARE THE AGENTS MERRILL, WIS.

GO TO T HE CHINESE LAUNDRY GURil8 rnND ~ND lO~N CO. For High Gcade Work REAL E~T A TE. and LOANS at Reasonable P r i c e s OPPOSITE LIVINGSTON'S STORE. MERRILL, WISCONSIN

FOR FRESH AND SALT MEATS Fine Mer· WS • POPHAL , chant Tailor· CALL ON GELHAR ing. All the leading styles in suitings, EAST MAIN STREET overcoatings, and trouserings to select from. A perfect fit guaranteed. Phone No. 69 1011 EAST MAIN STREET A.J.STORM FAGON DEALER IN Groceriea. Dry Goods, Notions ALL KINDS orr and Shoes General Team Work Done

When your Watch needs repairing go to For Confectionery and for a. Good Lunch See C. E. SEARLS, Jeweler LOOMIS His No. is 1001 Main St., Merrill, Wis. Near High School THE SCHOOL BELL ECIIOES. 61

What are Your Dollars Doing for You?

Are they serving your best interest? If you live you need food and clothe"S, so you would better get the best that is to be had. We have convinc­ ing arguments in the way of high grade goods at the right prices. You can't afford to pay even a few odd cents more, as you are obliged when you trade elsewhere. The numerous articles through­ out our store all show a neat saving. If you'll take the trouble to post yourself, you will find our prices the lowest, and that there is no more economical store in all this state, than this helpful one of ours.

Cbt Boston Stort

THE STORE THAT SAVES YOU MONEY 62 THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES.

When the Pay Envelope Comes Round

What do you do with the money that's in it? You have expenses of course, but what do you do with the residue? You have pleasures of course-every one needs them-but surely your pleasures cannot cost you the balance of your weekly stipend. The most sensible thing a young person can do is to start a savings account, however small. The money grows as a snowball grows roll­ ing down hill, and the sensation of knowing that your money is earning money is vastly better than the thought that you are living up to your income. A great many people do not save money because they do not think of it. Week after week slips by and they defer making the beginning that they have planned. Let this week be the week that you open an account. We solicit an interview with you. Accounts opened with a deposit of $1 and upward. The National Bank OF M E RRILL . W IS .

T. C. Ryan T. H. Ryan R. B. Runke Ryan~ Runkt Grob & Kiepke ATTORNEYS-Al.LAW DEALERS IN

Staple and Fancy MERRILL, WISCONSIJ'll fiROCERIES

Ghe Larkin FERNDALL BRAND OF CAN NED C. P. LARKIN, Prop. (.iOODS Steam Heat, Electric lights and Baths

Sample Room, Buffet COFFEES AND TEAS Peol end Billiards

RATES, $1.60 PEii DAY ...... THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES. 63. It Takes Only a Little While of Your Time i 1j to Have Your Photograph Taken at ! I• i• i NORDLUND'5 STUDIO i

We Will Do the Balance and Guarantee I0 iI You an Artistic Picture I

=... STUDIO 609 SECOND STREET I . i MERRILL WISCONSIN I =••••••••••0000000000000000000000.. •ooooooooooooo••

GO TO THE WE CAN SAVE YOU PALACE MONEY ON OF SWEETS For Fine Candies and Delicious Ice Cream Groceries

Purchased from our Boudreau Bros. store and give you better quality than you receive else­ KING&KLUTZ where.

Is the Best Place in the City Yours truly, to Get Your

Drugs, Toilet Articles and STUEMKE BROS. Sweet Perfumes GROCERS 64 THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES.

ORDER YOUR CLOTHS MERRILL. WIS . Savings Accounts Com­ ~ pounded Quarterly at 3

FROM per cent. Interest.

H. R. Allen~ Son Alex Weber REAL ESTATE And Save Money Fire and Accident Insurance

Office under Lincoln County Clothes Pressed, Bank. West Side. Cleaned, Repaired and Cut Dr. E. B. Owen DENTIST

Office in the Runte Buildin& 402 MAIN STREET

DR. A. R. WITTMAN Office Open Evenings

PHYSICIAN Wrt. ARI! PROUD 01" OUR STOCK 01" - - AND -- Wall Paper and SURGEON Paints We are sure we have the largest MERRILL. WISCONSIN stock and best assortment to be found in the country. You can paper 1313 rooms from our stock and not have any two rooms alike. C. M. HOWARD & CO. WEST MAIN THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES. 65

G. C. GOETSCH'S LIVERY Is the most Fashionable Livery in the City. DEALERS IN

Mostly Rubber end Cushion tire rigs Hardware, Cutlery, Hack, Bus and Baggage Line Lumbermen's S. Stimers & e!o. Supplies, Hose e. and Brass Fittings BOOK STORE News Depot

STATIONERY, BLANK BOOKS, CIGARS, TOBACCO, !:.TC . CALL AND SEE US Fruit in Season. Cor. Malo and Bridge Sb.

Joseph Styza Charles Hoffman

MERCHANT TAILOR Dress Goods, Silk Ribbons and Laces a Specialty 306 GRAND AVE. 307 Grand Avenue, MERRILL, WIS. MERRILL, WISCONSIN John Van Hecke MERRILL MARBLE AND GRANITE WORKS ATTORNEY-AT-LAW H . H . CEAGLSKE, PROP. Marble and Granite Monuments MERRILL, WISCONSIN Headstones, Etc. Lincoln County Ba nk Cor. Prospect and Merrill Streets

P'OR GO TO Bicycle and Sporting Goods Mrs. Fleischfresser's CALL ON JOE WEIGAND For Good Bargains in Millinery and General Merchandise 601 W. Mein St. DPricca always right. 66 THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES.

GILKEY & ANSON .COMPANY

Manufacturers of

Lumber. Laths and Shingles

Anythinl! in the Line of LUMBER that You Need, see us. THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES. 67 SUMMER. SUITS 1906 GROCERIES HEILMAN BROS.

Tailor.t Of the Beat Quality and 812 FIRST STRl!BT

MERRILL, '\ll/ll!B, Clothes and Shoes

Of All Descriptions Can Be Bought With the Least Amount of DIPLOMAS Money at

- AND- £bris Solum's

PICTURES DEPARTMENT STORE. FRAMED 9eo. Rothli~~-~~g ~

-AT- GENER.AL MERCHANDISE.

AND THE WEL.L. KNOWN

F. L. MEAD'S COLLEGIAN CLOTHING

IS OUR I.EADER 68 THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES.

We Only Wish to Remind You of the Superior Qua.I= lty of Our

'Baled ShatJings

Jf. ff. Stange COMPANY THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES. 69

Men's and Boys' Clothing and Furnishing Goods

As the season is fast going by and it being very backward and cold, finds us with an immense stock of clothing, in which we have made great reductions on all lines to move them quick. This is your chance to buy clothing and furnish· ing goods at manufacturers' prices. All new, choice desirable goods. Come and see our stock and be convinced that this is the place to buy.

$10.00, $12.00 and $ 8 Men's new fancy mohair front $13.50 Men's Suits.. 7 •4 Shirts in cream, tan etc. C all sizes, 7Sc value, at 39 Boys' Suits, odd sizes, in good patterns, extra quality, worth All SOo Neckwear during twice the price, $ 8 this sale ...... 39c special • ...... J• 9

Men's fancy embroidered Socks, The best Suspender value ever great values, two pair seen, extra quality ror ...... 25c webbing, leather ends I 9C

Lif:Jingston /ff.ercantile Company

THE ONLY STORE IN THE CITY 70 THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES.

3he S'air I One Price to all and that The Lowest I

The Fair takes great pride in calling attention to the fact that it is great enough and ambitious enough to handle all the beat lines of Men's Clothing in the country. Grey worsted suits, most refined in character, highest class in material and foremost in skilled workmanship, constitute the ideal summer suit for gentlemen. The single and double breasted are gems of hand-made garments and they are worth quite all we ask for them-$15. Other lines of black and mixtures all styles from $10 to $20.

SHOES These shoes and oxfords at $3.00 to $+.SO are here in all the newest lasts and leathers- some extreme, some conservative and all high class. HATS The world's renouned featherweight Derbies; very smart and a boon to the man with a sensitive head, from $1.75 to $3.00. New styles just received and made for dressy men.

MEN'S FURNISHING GOODS If you young men want a good fancy white vest, striped, fancy, dotted or fancy plaid to satisfy and please all, a pleasure to have, don't fail to come and see our line from $1.00 to $3.50. A nobby line of men's high grade overshirts, neckties and collars to suit every well dres ed young man ia Merrill at ex· tremely low prices. Don't fail to look over our department before you do your shopping and buying. Call and see us.

H . HARR I S .-t t-.

FORTY-THIRD SCHOOL Y E A R BEGINS SEPT. 3, 1906 rrl ~ 0 t:i:: 0 ~ NATIONAL IN REPUTATION AND OF IDGHEST MER.IT ,.:i ,.:i A!CD WIDEEIT INFLUENCE All A SCHOOL OP ~ Ill BUSINESS AND SHORTHAND ,.:i 0 0 DAY SESSIONS ALL THE YEAR enable students to enter at any time and complete their t:i:: 0 ======studies uninterrupted by vacations. rn r:::l SUMMER SCH00 L during Julyand August is a conti~uationof o.ur reg_ularsessions enabling t:i:: students to pursue summer vacabon courses m busmesa or stenography. .... ======NIGHT SCHOOL from October I to April I enables those employed during the day to im­ ======prove their business qualifications and prospects. lll111trat.edprospectua and informationfree by mail or at the college office. Phone Main 2860. SPENCERIAN BUSINESS COLLEC;E COB.. WJl!tCON81N ST. A!fD BROADWAY R. C. •PSKCllll, P~ S. W. 19PBKClla. .. c . MILWAUKEE. WIS. 72 THE SCHOOL BELL ECHOES. r..... ;~;i·~.. ;~~~;;;.. - 1 I w. P. c H E R R y I : MANAGER I I I :e OPENED OCTOBER 10, 1904 :• I. $2.00 a.nd $2.SO Per Day I • •0 : One of the Most Elegantly Appointed and I Completely Equipped Hotels in Wisconsin 10 All Outside Rooms. Rooms with bath I 11 and en suite. Large Light Sample Rooms. i Te!ephon~: :;::::~~ASE I

I MERRILL. WISCONSIN I •••••••ooooooeooooeoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooeo DOWlit ~ mcQuillan JI. B. ntlson' s Stort INSURANCE, REAL ESTATE AND This time of the season you are looking for Shirt Waists and Dress ABSTRACTS. Skirts. We have the Shirt Waists and Weat Main Street, Merrill, Wis. will make your Dress Skirts to order. Don't forget the place. DR.KABLE, 'Denti$t A. B. NELSON'S STORE West Ma.In Street OFFICE OVl:.1'.. HILLYl:.1'..'S

Candidly you wont find L. I. HEGGBLOOM the equal of our line of Shoes Repaired and Chocolate Creams Ma.de to Order. CHAS. SEIDEL 810 EAST P'IRST STREET FOR GOOD PHOTOS

And all the

Lat ~t Styles

WEST MAIN STREET