The Anaconda Standard, 1920-01-25, p.30

# Week's Events in Butte's Schools *Prepared Entirely By the Pupils Themselves* ## Column 1 ### Garfield School **By Viola Elefanty** **"Observations of a Schoolroom Clock"** There are many things observed by the schoolroom clock that are not observed by teachers or pupils. There are especially three items that the clock sees that should make the children abandon their usual careless habits and be more studious. A child may think when he hides his face behind his book, the teacher see the pupils across the aisle that he is not watching, but that pendulum is not stopped by any such time-preserving, useful article on the wall. If you would some day go in and just listen to the ticking of the clock, he would seem to almost make out the words, "I see you, I see you," over and over again as it swings to and fro. Many children have tired of listening of the clock, but the one just described would be much wearied by this time. It would be expected that a clock in an eighth grade room where pupils are ambitious to keep studying and advance would be pleased, but the best pupils in the room are not able to look upon the teacher's face and tell the teacher what he saw in the room, it would be disgusting. The clock runs off the seconds, one, two— "Never fear," says our good friend, the clock, "three, four—you may wave mind my own affairs and tick, tick, tick, tick is all I have to say." --- ### Greeley School The following is an exceptionally good class poem, written by Miss Birdie Hannaman of the eighth grade of the Greeley school: In the southwestern part of Montana, The place where the elk love to roam, Surrounded by magnificent mountains And far from the land of foam; It's built in a beautiful valley, On the Milwaukee's main road to the coast. We also have the Northern Pacific— Which Butte has a right to boast. As we travel over this country, We have far East to far bright-golden West, And glance over the wonderful state, Montana is its boast best. We pass over the state of Wisconsin, Minnesota with broad fields of grain, We see the wonderful state of Iowa, Then we turn to Montana again. We are now in the land of mountains. The Rocky's raise up to the sky, Her pine trees so tall and so straight— She's the Queen of Real Power high. The pride of this good western state. From this wonderful state we have her schools, Her churches, and buildings so fine; We are proud today in calm for our state, The Copper city of the West; For she begins for children the playgrounds, And her churches of every creed, Her fine public schools and graded schools, Our city is also in the lead. It's my privilege today to tell you Of a school out here in the West, Just south of the city, you'll find it— Of all schools its the best. Her boys are witty and handsome, Her girls are fair to see, And we are gathered today to say farewell To the class of Nineteen Twenty. To Ruth and Mildred, who entered late, Who came to us from afar, We hope they will meet new pleasures In life, so far, Through the friendship they hold so dear. To Mildred Otto, whose pleasant smile Was the first we saw in the school, You will miss her here, but he glad in after time, She will brighten another's way. And the sweet-silvery voice songs you sing, In vain will it be to stop The soft, sweet notes of Provi' voice, They echo over the campus. And now comes Edward, the tease of the class, And the smartest one in his class; He always was studying things like a bike, We know long ago that he'd pan. To Patrick and John, our witty ones, We shall all miss you both so much, While grammar, world war and history, too, Came so easy, it seemed like play. There's but one Harry, one full of joy, So full of laughter and cheer, We saw all afloat with laughter and fun, As you mingled along all the year. Old memories rush o'er my mind just now Of faces and friends of the past, As we leave—we go on new roads unknown, May our future be grand and the best that lasts. So farewell to the class of my old Greeley school, We have struggled for knowledge and fame, May you now climb the ladder of fortune and success, Bring honor and success to your name. As we part and go, The future is still yet unknown, Each choosing a path of his own. May fortune smile on each one As she fought, And Butte may yet call your home. Give cheers for our old Copper City, Whose many schools and fair; With Butte High, public schools and churches fine, Our home town—the best of them all. **SCHOOL BROTHER, DIES.** [Obituary notice for Arthur Hannaman, 14 years old, of Hamilton township, the 9-year-old brother Arthur on Jan. 2, 1920. The 8-year-old brother fell into the river, then 8-year-old brother tried to save him and pulled the trigger to dead brother from the current. Both of them from south Idaho Street were torn away.] --- ## Column 2 ### Garfield School **By Jim Murphy** The eighth grade has had many interesting debates on problems that have come up recently. The first was "Resolved, That the negroes in the United States should be deported to Liberia." Liberia is a negro republic on the West Coast of Africa, having an area of 25,000 square miles, and is governed entirely by the negro race. The debate was decided in favor of the negative. The Principal, proud of the result, was brought out to listen. 2. The advance department of the eighth grade debated: "The negro should be forced out except by changing the constitution." 3. There are 9,000,000 negroes in the United States and if there were only a million or so, there would be in the industrial population of the country. 4. The negroes would refuse to use their language—the whole and most close treasurer. 5. The climate of Liberia is very warm, and many of the race would perish. The points brought out by the affirmative: 1. The negroes would have people of their own race in Liberia while in the United States there are few, if any, holding high office. 2. The climate of Liberia has a good climate, is richer fruits in abundance and the people can easily grow rich by trading with other countries. 3. The negroes cause more crimes in the United States, and if they were deported it would be beneficial. At another time an interesting debate was heard on the city manager plan of government for Butte, and was decided in favor of the negative side.—The work in debate is done in addition to regular class work. --- ### Lincoln School One of the most interesting graphical exercises of the week took place at Lincoln school Thursday afternoon, Jan. 22, at 4:30 o'clock. The program as presented, partially, follows: A poem written and delivered by Miss Cralia [?] Lake in her original and tender style. Oh, teachers dear, a parting tear now falls from our eyes, Our lips are still a-tremble as we try to say good-byes, But high school now is calling, and we must obey its call, To add to life's uncertain peaks on education's way. My schoolmates shout it all befall as onward ever at our side, We'll cherish still our Lincoln days in kindest memory; So, friends, till we meet again, we'll never cease to be, In affection and helpfulness, a happy family. My dear old Lincoln, "tis time that we should say good-bye to all our school supply;" Whate'er life leads us, or whatever paths our mortal footsteps tread, never abate. Teachers' influences in our memory shrined; And though heart strings are closely bound we've maintained Thursday evening by Mr. and There are tears in our eyes as we celebrate this last hour; So long, Lincoln, good-bye, good-bye, forever—we will always remember to come. Mrs. Sam Johnston's crystal ball foretold to foretell the future of the class. Miss Jennie Moore has resolved on Teaching Spanish across the sea. Helen Flannery will become a school teacher. Patrick McGilledge into many a fool. Annette Blazer can draw well herself. Russell O'Brien will become a doctor. Patrick McKee back to England will go, And get rich quick by selling whales. Martha Flanagan will become a city teacher. A school teacher in district number for John O'Mary, Madame Fate. Then, Louise Moore, will find that Florence Broman is as good as her book again. John Casey will keep art over his books. Morgan Kane will be tall and lean. She'll add on her fortune as an additional school teacher. He'll be the one who walks the floor, Martin Cunniff, for fame both might and main. To be sure Ella Moore will run a big store. Ursula Laniff will be a teacher as well. She will never be cranky or even miffed. Louise Moore will train for a nurse. Her brother Cornelius will play many a tune. Irene Golberg, an authoress will be. Edna Heiss will become a rich banker to err. John Flanery will travel afar, Fletcher — will be [illegible]. Fletcher — will tinker with machines. Hetti — peculiar and darn all his class. Miss Agnes Hannally was the author of the program for this entertainment, and proved herself most interesting to an admiring audience. We, the members of the eighth A class of Lincoln school, in order to settle all our bills, do hereby draw up our last will and testament, to provide for those who come after us, to our friends and enemies. To the principal Miss Briney and Miss Connolly, we bequeath our very good qualities and our patience and kindness. To Miss Connolly and the eighth grade, I bequeath —— to our study. To Florence Craquent and Anna Flannery, I bequeath my abilities to sell my qualities. The library, which I own, to — Whalen. Irene Gilbert bestows her power in general to Anna Flannery. To Dorothy Cobin, Annette Mayor --- ## Column 3 bequeaths her curls and her position as long distance operator. To Clement Wernick and Gertrude Caddigan, I bequeath my abilities in the dignified manners. To Madelene Moore and Gertrude Fisher, Louise Moore gives her most ability. To Glenn Anderson and Clarence North, Louis Belangle bequeaths his title of class treasurer. To George Grant and Sylvester Sullivan, Ursula Laniff bequeaths her desire for perpetual conversation. To Earl Hannally, Cousin O'Shawn bequeaths his ability to keep it in order; class treasurer. To Harold Rhode, John O'Leary bequeaths his office of paper administration. To Hugh McKay, Peter Mullins bequeaths his ability to dream during class recitations and John Casey bestows his class journeys into Dreamland. To Kenneth Porter, John O'Leary bequeaths his ability as a magician. We trust Emmett Porter that he able to carry on the art of manipulating his pens and pencils. To Harold Torphy, Margaret Eben bequeaths her Palmer accomplishment. To John Flannery and Reginald Cox, I bequeath my modesty. To Albin Freeman, Fletcher Thorpe bequeaths his modesty, and to Colin, bequeaths his ability as a clock manufacturer and clock agent and name as administrator of this school clock system and conservator of the property. In witness of all the foregoing testators, we hereby place head and seal, this 21st day of January, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and twenty. (Signed.) EIGHTH A CLASS. --- ### McKinley School **By Lizzie Maury** **"AN ODE TO RED HAIR."** There is a life of misery, Which I am now going through, There is a life of misery, I'll here recite a few: They call, "Blotchy," "Carrots" and more, Any more?—best left unsaid. Before I went to school at all, Life was just the same as ever, The girls would all upon a wall, The boys astride a lever, And yell at me, " 'Twould make straw of my hair." But I would say, "The jest ashore." --- ### Emerson School **By Helen Blakeley** Our commencement exercises to which our parents and friends were cordially invited, took place Thursday, Jan. 22, at 10:30 o'clock. The program follows: Class song; invocation, Father Bart Leon; recitation, Barton Philpott; oration, Fred Kuski; orchestra, Jack Fred Kuski; comedians, Barton Philpott. --- ### In Manhattan MANHATTAN, Jan. 24.—The Entre Nous club was pleasantly entertained at the home of Beecher Chambers Friday afternoon by Mrs. James Andrews. Guests of the club for the afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Achison celebrated the fifth anniversary of their wedding at a dinner party. Their guests were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Blaveley, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Slaivey, Mr. and Mrs. George Schnieder, Mr. Charles Pennall and Mrs. Jack Sullivan. The Reeder-Lyon wedding was spending the day in this city. Mrs. C. N. Johnson, in this city. The Reeder-Lyon wedding was entertained Thursday evening by Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Brinker at their residence on North Broadway. The time was spent in playing bridge. At midnight a dainty supper was served for an hour. Ruth Jakbs celebrated her ninth birthday Wednesday evening by entertaining a number of her young friends at her home. Games of various kinds and amusement were enjoyed. A large and beautiful cake of which the birthday cake formed the central part. A large number motored to Belgrade Sunday, among them Mr. and Mrs. Tom Flaherty; the Mathers to Manhattan and Belgrade. Manhattan friends were invited to this affair. It is 7. After the game several of Miss Vera Zimmerman and a number from Belgrade motored to Manhattan for a buffet supper which was delightfully served. Mr. W. H. Shepard of this city and his pleasant companion, and his daughter Ruby, who has accepted an attractive position, have been visiting in Bozeman this week. The Manhattan Woman's club held its second meeting after holiday season with Mrs. T. Van Bryant at her home on North Broadway. A splendid program was given. A social gathering of the Eastern Star chapter was held Thursday evening in the Masonic hall. After the business meeting an informal social hour was spent and refreshments were served. Mrs. Fred Smith was appointed chairman of the social committee for the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Etchart spent the day Wednesday with relatives in Central Park. The Wallie Hall family, who have recently returned from California, were very pleasantly entertained in this city, recently visited by Giles Vreeland and family from Bozeman Thursday evening. Miss Zelma Nelson of Bozeman has been visiting with Mrs. L. A. Turner and family in this city. Mrs. Al Smith is spending the week and with her parents in Bozeman. Mrs. Barton Simkin spent Thursday and Friday on her way north with relatives in Manhattan. Claude Maudlin of Three Forks spent Wednesday evening with his friends, he returned to Three Forks Thursday morning. Miss Esther Hean and Miss Addie Moxon spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. John Sloan at their country home near Moreland. Miss Daisy Bane spent Monday with her sister at Winston. Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Johnson, Jr., and son and Mrs. John Van Der Bork, spent Monday with relatives in Bozeman. A.H.B. Rossalar and son Trail spent the week with relatives in Bozeman. The clerk of the Gallatin Valley stores spent the week-end with friends in Miles City. --- ## Column 4 pott and Franklin Hannaman; recitation, Helen Blakey; violin solo, Carl Godfrey; piano solo, Elno Blake; double trio, Myrta Dunks, Ella Blake, Hazel Blakey; Franklin Hannaman, Willie George and Raymond Dohrman; "Snowflakes," Willis George; address, Franklin Hannaman; prophecy, Franklin Hannaman. We had our banquet the same day at 1:30 o'clock. Our table, as nearly as possible, was decorated in purple and gold. The very pretty little place cards, in violet, were made by class members. Friday evening at 7 o'clock, we met at the Harrison theater and then proceeded to the home of Franklin Hannaman, where we spent a happy evening. --- ### Hawthorne School The following is a series of poems by the 4th grade pupils of the Hawthorne school: I awoke in the morning and looked out to see A blanket of white where the soil used to be. I tried to remember where I'd left my sled, When all of a sudden there popped in my head— —*Kenneth Schaffer.* The memory of snow-blanketed morne, When I showed paths from the house to the barn. How cold it was to work and how glad I'd be, And write long verse of the "beautiful snow." —*Kenneth Schaffer.* --- I am a little snowflake, The first one of the fall; All the children welcome me, For a sleigh-riding fun is here. I am a little snowflake, I dance and skip and step on me; Over hills and meadows, And toy with the breeze; —*Mildred Mosher.* Fly away little birds, 'Tis your season to go; The winter is coming, The fields are white with snow. The flowers have gone, The trees are bare, To live in their seed In their roots under ground. —*Edna Brew.* Snow, snow, everywhere, On the ground and in the air; On the trees and in the street, On the roof and window pane. We are glad to see you here, We are glad to see you here, Children come out and play, Slide the coming winter away. —*Bessie Kristovoff.* Snow, snow, on the ground, Sleigh riding will be lots of fun, Let's go sliding all around, Sliding in the glittering sun; And then Jack Frost came back again, —*Sigrid Johnson.* --- ### Dillon DILLON, Jan. 24.—Featuring the week's social events in this city were a dance given by Mrs. on Friday evening at the Andrews club rooms, and by Mrs. Roscoe Cornell, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Grant. At these events social conduct was charming in every detail. The annual dancing school was held. The last program of dances was played to the gathering that assembled. Thin wafers served during the dances were followed after the dances with a very excellent course dinner. Mrs. Harold Barnum entertained by giving a luncheon for Mrs. John Sullivan for two bridge luncheons which are to be held Thursday afternoon of the coming week. The affair was pleasingly varied. The past week has given rise to all of the affairs to be given at the home of Mrs. H. Miller, on South Pacific street. Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Moore spent a few days at Seeley and Salmon Lakes, where they visited with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cornell left Thursday Friday evening for California, where they will spend the remainder of the winter season. Mrs. Paul Gilbert left Tuesday for Los Angeles, where she will spend a month at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brown. Mrs. Roscoe Cornell entertained a number of her friends and neighbors at an afternoon tea this week and appointed bridge luncheon. The guests at the home of Mr. Miller on South Pacific street were prettily decorated. The hostess was pleasingly assisted during the Mrs. Cornell during the past week. The Women's clubs took a meeting at the city hall by the members of the Shakespeare society. This will be given fortnightly during the winter. An interesting paper and discussion was held. Numerous delegates to the educational meeting to be held in this city were invited for their trip and the opportunities offered at the meetings in Dillon. The meeting for the educational endowment fund of the State Federation of Woman's Clubs, where a number of business came before the club makes the work of these clubs highly enjoyable of the year. The Shakespeare club of the county was given an annual meeting last evening at its city annual meeting last Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Walsh, on South Idaho street. At this meeting the club was organized to participate in the meeting to be held in this city and to realize the educational endowment fund of the State Federation. The work of this organization was made advisable of the year. A number of members of the Hawthorne club met Wednesday evening a week ago by the organization of the club rooms. --- ## Column 5 ### Monroe School **By Margaret Jackman** Many times we have hoped on a snowy Monday morning that "the old building had burned down," but little did we realize what our wishes could bring to pass. I'm sure every one remembers that ill-fated day, Dec. 13, 1919, when our dear old building was burned. We never knew how much we loved it until it was gone. The fire started for no apparent cause of the building itself, but the woodwork and furniture were entirely destroyed, among which were the new library room books, which had never been read, numbering over 400. The grades remain in the church, except the kindergarten, attend the Lincoln school in the afternoon at 12 m. The departmental grades are accommodated at the officers' barracks at Fort Missoula and the afternoon at officers' barracks. The barracks has two rooms which are at the north end of the campus. Only the north building is used, the south building being used for the gymnasium and playground. It is wonderful how the grades are placed in double life just like it is in the days of Real Power. The ventilating system is quite a clever arrangement, consisting of a trapdoor in the ceiling of each room, with a window at the floor level through which the used air and cold doors are easily spoiled for still further coolness. The building is equipped with a stovechimney, and in spite of these new arrangements, we are all now together as happy as we were in our old school. Classes began with computer arrangements in our departmental work, Monday, Dec. 22. We found in our usual schedule of classes the work had not suffered; the periods was slightly shortened to compensate for painting and school supplies. The lower grades began their work in the afternoon of the week following. The task of satisfactorily placing the children has been a difficult one, but has been accomplished most encouragingly, and classes progress quite as though there had been no break in our winter pastimes. --- ### Monroe School **By Tom Ferguson** **"MAUAL TRAINING."** When I selected the material to be used, the tools were gotten ready, the lumber was cut and the material was ready to go to work. The lumber had to be measured and squared and some had to be cut at the shop for the cabinet-making work, and it was all put together. When this was done I nailed them together and sandpapered them down, for we are not required to stain or varnish them. The finishing work cost about 25 cents. It took about two months' work in the shop to do this work. I gave it to my father to use in our store. After he had put it up at the store, it was still of use around the home in many situations. --- ### Monroe School **By Vera Phelps** **"H. C. L."** Oh! my, the times are getting hard, with labor unions out on guard; We can not make our candy fudge, We have to pass them by. We can not make our candy fudge, We can not make the candy align, We have to pass them by. And meet—the strength of life and hard, On strength of life so clear; It used to taste so good to me, But now we have to pass it by. And yet we are content to stay; Through our scanty meals don't suit, While grammar, wars and history, We'll make the nation's suit. **DRUG SHIPPER SENTENCED.** SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 24—Benjamin Sims, guilty to receiving and shipping a consignment of goods in interstate commerce, was sentenced Friday afternoon to serve six months in prison and fined the sum of $16,000 of pharisol, a drug, under the violation of the act and provisions of the federal laws regulation nafa. and ware. It is reported that the Buddhists of Japan are seeking to establish a university for women. --- ## Column 6 (Right side columns) ### "California Syrup of Figs" **For a Child's Liver and Bowels** Mother! Say "California," then you will get genuine "California Syrup of Figs." Full directions for babies and children of all ages who are constipated, bilious, feverish, tongue-coated, or full of cold, are plainly printed on the bottle. Children love this delicious laxative. --- Girls! Your hair needs a little "Danderine"—that's all! When it becomes lifeless, thin or loses its lustre; when ugly dandruff appears, or your hair falls out, a 35-cent bottle of delightful, dependable "Danderine" from any store, will save your hair, also double it's beauty. You can have nice, thick hair, too. --- ### Blood Turned to Water! **They Gave Her Up** Oakfield, Calif.—"A relative was evidently, her blood turned to water. I took her to Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, and the refreshments seven tables at auction bridge. The effect was wonderful and it surprised me." Miss Mary Hester Phillips, Mrs. Wales will leave in a short time for a series of medical discoveries of science in Butte. The Red Men's lodge of this city held their meeting. During the last quarter, and this year's affair is expected to surpass those of previous years. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Loman, on South Pacific, was a very merry party given by high school boys and girls was held a week ago. The affair was planned by Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Cushing and was in celebration of the birthday anniversary of their daughter. The fun was provided with refreshments being served at midnight. This was the social event of this season. Mrs. J. Edward — spent last week ago at a party given by high school boys and girls at the home of Mrs. Roy Murray and small danghter. The past week's affair was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Murray and small daughter. The school teachers spent the past several days of the past week in discussion. All persons of the state educational board were recently in convention with the Teachers in Butte. This was held on Tuesday evening by the members of the Hawthorne and local ladies' aid. Mrs. Clara Plant, Mrs. Clara Taylor, Miss Mary Hester Phillips, were met Mrs. H. W. Boone. The guests were served in the morning at the home of Mrs. J. Miller, on South Idaho, on the nature of the affair. During occupation by the host and hostess, a delicious supper being served at midnight. This has been the most enjoyable of the social season than they have ever known. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery — from the same formula — Prescription Tablets for the same purposes. Obtain them at your drug store. Ask for the satisfactory, beneficial effects of the Golden Medical Discovery. You pay to your druggist $1.00 for a generous family bottle or send 10 cents to Dr. Pierce, at the Invalids Hotel, 664 Woodward avenue, Buffalo, N.Y., for a trial package. Prescriptions are the large size of Pierce's Prescription Tablets. $1.95, $2.25, $2.50 **RASK** 647 E. Park. --- ### Blood Turned to Water **Kidneys Weak** Marysville, Calif.—"I needed a tonic; my blood turned to water and I had took a week at a time from work. My son brought home Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It helped me so much that I continued to use it. I have had no spell of sickness to speak of." — Mrs. J.K. --- **Safe Fat Reduction** Reduce, reduce, reduce is the absorbing topic of stout men and women, alas, is the cry of fashion and society. The latest European methods in treatment in mortification and helplessness; remove superfluous fat from the stomach, hips and abdomen, causing appetite to come and consiliating diet, until they gradually lose their desire for high, encriptive and burn through it all. People have been known to reduce four pounds a week without one ounce of exercise. Thin and stout people are both helped by the tablets reaching their ideal of figure, with a feeling of better health and greater health than they have ever known. --- **Standard Want Ads Bring Quick Results** --- ## Peripheral items - **"California Syrup of Figs" advertisement** — product ad for children's laxative, right column - **"Danderine" advertisement** — hair treatment product ad for women, right column - **"Blood Turned to Water! They Gave Her Up"** — Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery testimonial/advertisement, Oakfield, Calif. - **"Blood Turned to Water / Kidneys Weak"** — second Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery testimonial/advertisement, Marysville, Calif. - **"Safe Fat Reduction"** — advertisement/article promoting fat reduction tablets - **"Drug Shipper Sentenced"** — brief news item, San Francisco, Jan. 24, re: Benjamin Sims sentenced for drug shipping violation - **"Dillon" social column** — social news column from Dillon, Montana, Jan. 24 - **"In Manhattan" social column** — social news column from Manhattan, Montana, Jan. 24 - **"RASK, 647 E. Park"** — small display advertisement - **"Standard Want Ads Bring Quick Results"** — house promotional notice for classified advertisements - **Miss Elja M. Shearer, Assistant Superintendent** — identified with photo caption under Garfield School column - **"SCHOOL BROTHER, DIES."** — brief obituary notice for Arthur Hannaman, age 14, Hamilton township - **Miss Viola Elefanty photo** — portrait photo accompanying Garfield School column - **Miss Margaret Jackman photo** — portrait photo accompanying Monroe School column