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MNAMEION
1901
E.M. Violette


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Mnameion

1901

UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL. SALUS POPULI SUPREMA LEX ESTO

first Year Book of the State Normal School of the First District of Missouri.


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The Mnameion

"To Mnameion Eis Gamma"

A YEAR BOOK OF THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL OF THE FIRST DISTRICT OF MISSOURI"

KIRKSVILLE, MO., JUNE 13, 1901.

FROM THE PRESS OF S.T. WILLEY, KIRKSVILLE, MO.


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To the Hon. John R. Kirk whose energy and enthusiasm are sources of inspiration to the 
students of this institution this volume is respectfully dedicated.


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MAIN BUILDING.


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Historical Sketch.

The State Normal School of the First District was created by the Legislature in 1870, located at 
Kirksville in Adair County and opened as a State Institution, January 2, 1871. Adair County voted 
$100,000 to secure the location of the School. The present building and campus cost about $150,000. 
The Legislature of 1901 appropriated $3O,OOO for a new building. Plans have already been adopted 
by the Board of Regents. The new building will contain a library room 38 by 60 feet, a gymnasium of the 
same size, eight rooms for the training school, offices for the President  and Board of Regents 
and four large recitation rooms for Normal School classes.
	The first faculty of The institution contained three men who have become distinguished 
in the educational world, Dr. J. Baldwin, Prof. W P. Nason, and Dr. J.M. Greenwood. While these men 
constituted the faculty this was the most noted Normal School of the Mississippi Valley. Dr. Baldwin 
resigned in 1878 to take charge of the State Normal School of Texas. After ten years as President of 
that institution he was promoted to the professorship of Pedagogy of the University of Texas at a 
salary of $50,000 a year.
	Thirty years in three great institutions. Such was the honored career of this one of 
Missouri's great men. Dr. Baldwin died on the 13th day of January, 1899. The venerable Prof. Nason is 
still an honored citizen of Kirksville. Dr. Greenwood after more than a quarter of a century as 
superintendent of the Kansas City schools is known to be one of the most popular school men 
in the United States. He is a great scholar, a contributor to many magazines and papers and in 
great demand as a public lecturer 
from New England to the Pacific coast. The graduates of this school have from the very outset taken 
high rank. Two of them now hold the office of State Superintendent, Hon. W.T. Carrington in Missouri 
and Hon. Thomas. J. Kirk in California. Two others of its graduates also held that high office, Hon. 
W.E. Coleman was for eight years State Superintendent of Missouri; Hon. John K. Kirk for four years 
State Superintendent of Missouri. The administration of the School is of the most vigorous kind. This 
institution is the first Normal School of Missouri to establish a Kindergarten, Manual Training, 
an Agriciilt ural Laboratory, and Departmental Libraries. It is the first Normal School of the state to 
send out a graduating class with four years of training in Latin, there being in the class of 1901 34 
students who are finishing their fourth year in that subject. The school gives four years in English, 
four in Mathematics, four in its four laboratories of Science, two in History, one each in Drawing, Elocution 
and Music. Its Training School exemplifies the best things done in the best organized schools of the 
country. Academically and Pedagogically the insitution is well equipped. It has a strong, progressive Faculty. 
Its watchword is, "To attain educational 
leadership."

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Presidents of the Institution.

DR. J. BALDWIN, 1871-78
HON. J. P. BLANTON, 1878-91
DR. W. D. DOBSON, 1891-90
HON. JOHN R. KIRK, 1899

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faculty

The HON. JOHN R. KIRK became President of the State Normal School for the First District of Missouri 
at the beginning of the 
school year of 1899-1900. He was born in Illinois; raised in Harrison county, this state; taught 
rural schools in that county; 
graduated in this Normal school in 1878; held successsvely the following positions: Four years 
Superintendent of Schools at 
Moulton, Ia.; eight years Superintendent of Schools at Bethany, Mo.; one year ward school principal, 
Kansas City, three 
years teacher of Mathematics, Central High School, Kansas City; two years Superintendent Westport 
schools in Kansas City; 
four years State Superintendent of Schools; one year Examiner of Schools for M.S.U.

As State Superintendent Mr. Kirk's wide experience, practical views, and aggressive policy gained 
him a well deserved 
recognition beyond the borders of his native state and mado his administration of the affairs of 
his important office 
very effective. Many much needed reforms were effected through his advocacy and his courage in 
taking the initiative 
established precedents which pave the way for better things in Missouri. Under his administration 
the work in the Normal 
School has been revolutionized in ideal, method and efficiency.


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H. CLAY HARVEY finished the complete course in this school with the class of '88. After which he 
took special work in 
mathematics at Ann Arbor, Mich., and University of Chicago, and studied oratory at Chataqua, N.Y. 
He taught three years in 
rural schools, three years at Richmond, Mo., as teacher of Mathematics in High School, one year in 
Woodson Institute, one 
year as principal of High School, Nevada, Mo., and was six years head of Department of Mathematics 
in Prichett College. He 
came to this school as head of the Department of Mathematics, 1900.

MRS. WINNIFRED BRYAN, Supervisor of Manual Training and Domestic Art, received her training in M.S.U. 
Her first experience 
was in the Carthage High School where she introduced the branch and stayed as director two years. 
She took charge of the 
same department in this Normal, September, 1900.


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PROF. B.P. GENTRY, head of the Latin Department, is a graduate of the University of Missouri. He 
taught in Hardin College 
two years. While at that place he was elected Principal of the High School at Mexico, Mo., but 
before taking that position 
he resigned to accept his present position. Mr. Gentry entered the Normal in 1882.

PROF. A.T. SETTLE was graduated in the scientific and literary courses of McGee college. He is 
largely self-educated, having 
taught and attended school alternately for several years. He taught three terms in rural schools, 
two years in a private academy, 
and was then successively principal at New London ; superintendent at Huntsville, and Louisiana; 
Professor of English and Pedagogy, 
Springfield Normal; and Superintendent at Memphis. He took his present position as headd of 
English Department, 1900.


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R.L.S. DAUGHERTY is a native of Ohio. But by his own persistent efforts, and self denial he has 
worked his way from the common 
school to high school and Normal school, and on through the University of Illinois--B.S., '89, 
M.S., '93.--Summer term, 
Northwestern University 1892; resident graduate work in the University of Chicago, 1894-6.
   He taught six years in the Ottawa High School, affiliated with the University of Chicago, and 
was in charge of the Nature 
Study work in the Vacation School of Chicago, summer of '96.
   In Nov. '98, he had his Post-Graduate work from the University of Chicago transferred to 
Illinois Wesleyan University. He 
has, since then passed twenty-five written examinations--three hours each--ranking 1; besides the 
final oral and written 
examinations--covering the whole ground, both of the U. of C. and the non-resident work. As the 
result he receives the highest 
degree (Ph.D.) ever given for work done. June 13th, 1901.

MISS HALLIE HALL, Assistant in English, has the Ph.B. and A.M. degrees from Depauw University where 
she studied three years. 
She has spent one summer doing post-graduate work in the University of Chicago and one summer in 
Harvard. She taught at 
Chaddock College, Quincy, before coming to the Normal in 1897.


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Miss M.T. PREWITT, is a graduate of Hardin College, Fayette. She also took post-graduate work at 
this institution in 
Mathematics, English and Latin. She holds a diploma as a graduate in a three years course in German 
under Miss Eberhard 
of St. Louis and Switzerland. She took the B.S. degree of the Kirksville Normal giving special 
attention to Pedagogy and 
later received the M.S. degree. Miss Prewitt has taught in the Training Department of this Normal and 
as first assistant 
in Mathematics. She holds the latter position at the present time.

MISS FRANCIS TINKHAM came from the State Normal at Cape Girardeau, where she was instructor of Music 
and holds the same 
position here. Miss Tinkham spent three years under the best teachers in Chicago, devoting her time 
to a study of the 
Kelso-Ruff school of music. Her home is in Chariton, Iowa.


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PROF. JNO. T. VAUGHN of the Department of Civics is a native of Monroe County, Mo. He attended the 
public schools of that 
county and later entered Westminster College from which institution he was graduated with the M.S. 
degree in 1880. Since 
graduation Mr. Vaughn has been engaged in teaching. He has held positions at Paris, Markley, 
Shelbina, Macon, and other 
places, and was instructor in this Normal in the summer school of 1900. Mr. Vaughn has done 
post-graduate work in History 
and Civics at the University of Ohio.

MISS JACKSON has charge of the Practical Agriculture. She is a graduate of the Chillicothe High School 
and was three years 
a student in M.S.U. She left the University when within a few weeks of graduation to accept her 
present position. Her work 
here has attracted attention in many states. Miss Reed, Washington, D.C., Supt. of Indian schools of 
the U.S. secured a full 
description of her work with a view of introducing the method into Indian schools.


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E.M. VIOLETTE, head of the Department of History is a graduate of the Clinton High School, 1889. He 
spent one year in 
Clinton Academy, graduated from Central College '98, took the Master's degree in History at M.S.U. 
'99. He has held the 
positions of Assistant in History in Central and acting Assistant Professor of History in M.S.U.

MISS CASSIE BAER, teacher of Drawing is a graduate of the Kirksville High School and the Normal. 
She is naturally an 
artist and her work has greatly stimulated interest in drawing.


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MISS OPHELIA A. PARRISH, Supervisor of the Training School graduated from Christian College when 
President J. K. Rodgers 
had charge of that institution. She has spent several summers in the Martha's Vineyard summer school 
and the Chicago Normal 
summer school. She also spent a half a year studying the school systems of Boston, Indianapolis, 
Columbus, Chicago, St. 
Louis, Kansas City and other educational centers of the east and central west. Miss Parrish spent a 
year studying abroad, 
taking courses in the Berlitz school of Languages, Berlin; and the Sorbonne and College de France, 
Paris. She taught twelve 
years in the Springfield High School as head of the Department of Literature and was five years 
Asst. Supt. at that place 
when she resigned to accept her present position.

MISS ERMINE OWEN, the teacher of Elocution and Physical Culture, is a native Missourian, a graduate 
of McGee College. She was 
elected to the chair of history and geography in the Normal in 1889 the subjects of Elocution and 
Civics were also assigned to 
her. For the past two years, however, her entire time in the Normal has been given to the work of 
vocal and physical culture.


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MISS ALICE ADAMS, Assistant in the Training School, was graduated from the State Normal School 
for the First District of 
Missouri with the class of '00. Miss Adams spent one year in the Kansas State Normal School at 
Emporia, two years in the 
Conservatory of Music, three years in the Kirksville Normal, and did one and one half years 
special work in the Training 
School before accepting her present position.

MISS SUSIE BARNES, Assistant in the Training School, taught five years in rural and other 
schools, spent one and one half 
years in Tarkio College, and two years in training department of this Normal; she was 
principal of the department of the 
Training School maintained during the summer school of 1900. She graduated with the class 
of '00.


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HON. J.E. WEATHERLY was a student of this Normal during the years '98, '90, and '91. He was graduated 
from the University 
of Missouri with the class of '97, takinig the B.S. degree. He has spent two summers in 
post-graduate work at M.S.U.: one 
summer at University of Chicago and one at Harvard. He taught two years in the Springfield High 
School where he had charge 
of the department of Mathmateics, and has been in charge of the department of Physical Science in 
this school for two years. 
Mr. Weatherly was President of the Association of Science Teachers of Missouri for the year 1900.


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REGENTS.


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THE HON. GEO. HALL, President of the Board of Regents is a resident of Trenton and a prominent 
member of the bar. He is 
commander of the Grand Army of the Republic in Missouri. He is now serving his second term as a member 
of the Board of 
Regents, having been appointed by Governor Francis in 1891 and reappointed by Gov-Stephens in 
1897. He was elected 
president of the Board at the February meeting, 1901. Term expires 1903.

HON. A.W. MULLINS, Vice-president of the Board, is a banker and a member of the bar at Linneus, 
Missouri. He was appointed 
a member of this board by Gov. Stephens in 1899 and elected Vice President February, 1901. 
Mr. Mulling is a typical 
Missourian, well acquainted with the history of his state and has known most of the great men of 
the state. No man of 
Northern Missouri has greater personal knowledge of Benton and the public men of Benton's 
time--with the possible 
exception of Col. Switzer of M.S.U.


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DR. J.W. MARTIN, Secretary of the Board of Regents, was appointed by Gov. Stephens January, 1897, 
and elected secretary 
February, 1899. He was educated at McGee College and received his medical education in St. Louis. 
He commenced the practice 
of medicine in 1979. He has been a resident of Kirksville for fourteen years. Term expires 1903.

COL. SCOTT J. MILLER, the retiring President of the Board, is an attorney of Chillicothe and is 
connected with the Savings 
Bank of that city. He was appointed by Gov. Stephens in 1896 to fill the vacancy caused by the 
resignation of Hon. R.N. 
Bodine, who was elected to Congress, and was reappointed by Gov. Dockery January, 1901. He was 
President of the Board for 
two years, retiring in February of this year. Term expires 1907.


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HON. S.M. PICKLER of Kirksville is a prominent merchant and extensive dealer in railroad timbers. 
He was head of the Department 
of Mathematics in this Normal for five years. He has served two terms in the state legislature, being 
elected to the House of 
Representatives in 1896 and reelected in '98. He resigned nomination for second reelection to accept 
Republican nomination for 
Congress. Mr. Pickler was formerly editor of the Kirksville Journal. Term expires 1905.

HON. J.M. HARDMAN of Edina was appointed by Gov. Dockery January of the present year. He is a 
prominent merchant of Edina; is a 
stock holder and director of the T.J. Lycan Bank; has served two terms as Circuit Clerk and Recorder 
of Knox comity and has an 
enviable record as a business man. Term expires January, 1907.


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HON. W.T. CARRINGTON, State Superintendent and ex-officio member of the Board of Regents, is a 
native of the "Kingdom of 
Callaway." He is a graduate of McGee College and Westminster. He graduated from the Kirksville State 
Normal with the class 
of 1876. He was for two years Superintendent of Schools at Mexico and for ten years principal of 
the Springfield High school; 
he was for four years chief clerk of Superintendent Coleman. He was electad 1898.

R.M. RINGO, Treasurer of the Board of Regents. Vice-President of the Kirksville Savings Bank.


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CLASSES


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Senior

SAM WAT ARNOLD, Schuyler County; Latin Course; Senior Society; Websterian; Ex-President of 
Y.M.C.A.; Chief amusement
--visiting Mills.
"I dare do all that may become a man."
E. ALTA ALLEN, Scotland County; Rossville High School; English Course; has had four years experience 
as teacher.
"She has a very bright head."
BASIL BREWER, Kirksville; Graduate Kirksville High School, '99; Latin Course. He has an excellent 
thinker for science.
"He delves deep into truths."
EDNA BARKER, Kirksville; Formerly student of Paris High school; Senior Latin Course.
"Her ideals are lofty."
ARTIE CLEAVLAND, Lewis County, Graduate of Elocution 1900. Has attended Brashear Schools. Is a good 
interpreter of Classic 
Literature. Recreation-- "Walks abroad and talks about them."
"Grace was in her steps and every move was dignity."
GEORGE CROCKETT, Caldwell County. Graduate Hamilton High School, '99.
Forward on Basket Ball Team. Marked characteristic-- Devotion to Duty.
"A little curly headed."
ANNIE EARHART, Kirksvillian; evolved from a Model Girl to a Senior. Knows English "as she should be 
spoke. " English Course.
"Little, but O My!"
EDWARD S. JONES, Macon County; studied in Macon High School in '91 and '92; three years in the 
Normal; principal of the 
Bevier High School '98 and '99, and 1900; Superintendent elect in same position.
GERTRUDE JOHNSON, Adair County; graduate of Memphis High School '96; spent two years in La Grange 
College; taught one year 
in Memphis, and two years at Lacovie, Jasper County.
"Grace, ease, and sweetness voiced of pride."
R.L. KIRK, Kirksville; Missouri Valley College '95 and '96; LL. B. of M.S.U. '98; U.S. volunteer 
98; taught in Silax, Mo. 
1900 and 1901. Fellow in Latin K.S.N.S. '99 and '00; famed for command of English and his Latin 
Dialect.


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"All smiles and bows, and courtesy was he."
NELSON KERR, Principal Edgerton two years; Dekalb five years, President of the Buchanan County 
Teachers Association '96; 
Conductor of Buchanan County Institute '95-96; principal elect at Forest City.
ALTA MONA LORENZ, Kirksville; graduate of the High School; finishes Latin Course with an excellent 
record; special amusement
--being a good cook, yea, even to Fair."
"Immortal bard, thy name shall be enrolled among the first to claim the poet's crown."
T.M. MITCHELL, Randolph County. Four years a student in this Normal; English Course; taught four 
terms; delegate to the 
Geneva Convention 1900; Ex-president of the Y.M.V.A.
MITTIE MASON, Randolph County; has attended Huntsville Public Schools and Salisbury Academy; holds 
Scientific Diploma from 
Moberly High School; one year's experience as teacher.
"She points to the arduous heights where glory lies."
T.L. McGEE, Andrew County; attended Fan Glen and Bryan Colleges prior to the Normal; three years 
experience as teacher; has 
a position in Bryan.
"There never was just such another."
SUSAN NICHOLS, Adair County, graduated as Valedictorian of High School in class of 'OO-'O1; one 
year in the Normal. Latin 
Course.
"All her looks a calm disclose of innocence and truth."
MARY ELIZABETH PORTER, Kirksville, Mo.; Senior Latin.
"A pleasant face, dark eyes, that gleam from out the kindling- face."
LETTIE PETREE, Kirksville. Received her education in the Public schools and in the Normal. 
Specialty --Primary Education.
"She incites the children to nobler ethics."
NORA PETREE, graduate of Kirksville High School '99; English Course; an excellent student of 
chronological tables.
"A small and gentle presence, unpretentious, calm, and kind."
N.R. RIGGS, Ray County, Mo, 63 months experience in Public Schools.
"Worth makes the man."
LUCY RUDASIL, Monroe County. Queen of Monroe County and Princess of the Normal. Vacation work 
at M.S.U. 1900, specialty, 
Mathematics.
"Plato, himself, had not surveyed unmoved, such charms as she displayed."


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MINNIE REED, Adair County, graduate in the Sophomore '98 has won many school honors.
"She displays much comon sense and more wisdom."
ENNA REEDAL, Adair County.Graduate of the High School, Blue Earth, Minn.
"Nature endowed her with an excellent mind!"
R.A. Scott, Monroe County. Graduate of the High School; special amusement-solving impossible 
equatians.
"Great Scott!"
NELSON SEARS, Lewis County. Attended K.S.N. '96 to '97 and later part of 1901. Valedictorian of 
Sophomore class of '99; 
Freshmen of M.S.U. '99-'00; won second prize in Shakespearean contest, broke the University record 
on pole vault, and for 
best all-round-athlete '98-'99; won second place for best all-round-athelete '99-'00; second in shot 
put and pole vault in 
State Meet and Dual Meet between M.S.U. and S.L.U., '99-'00.
L.M. THOMPSON, Daviess County. Attended Gallatin and Chillicothe Schools; has taught 35 months; was 
one of the representative 
of the Normal in Missouri-Nebraska Debate. Superintendent elect at Lancaster.
BESSIE WITTMER was graduated from the Kirksville High School with the calss of '98. Accepted a 
position with the Philo. 
society. Look the courses in Latin and Basket Ball.
MAMIE WILLARD, localism; has been two years in the Normal. All she wants is a chance and will 
probably make it to suit her 
taste.
Jennie Wright, Monroe Co. very influential as a society worker.
ENOCH SEITZ, Native of Ohio. Attended Cape Girardeau Normal School one semester; won the oratorical 
medal 1900 and the medal 
for best all-round athelete 1901; Senior Latin Course
B.P. Six, Kirksville. Won the oratorical medal 1901; Captain Foot Ball Team; Senior Latin Course.
ELMER McKAY, Knox County. President of the Senior Class; Senior Latin; specialty-class histories. 
Responsible for the 
foregoing map of the Senior class.


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Junior.

OFFICERS.
Pres., Maud M. Kennen.
Vice-Pres., Walter N. Williams
Treas., Jennie Townsend.
Sec., Ray Northcutt.
Asst. Sec. Eugenia H. Ringo.
Marshal, Elmer Johnson.

The Junior class of 1901 first came into existence as the Sophomore class of 1900--a class which 
will long-be remembered. 
We organized early in the year 1899, and from that time on, our history was but a series of 
triumphs. To enter into a 
complete account of these is not necessary.
   One of the most notable of them was our battle with the Juniors of that day--now the most 
honorable Seniors. We had a 
banner--it was stolen--it was returned. But why enter into details that are harrowing- even yet 
to those vanquished 
Juniors. Sufficient to say that, at the close of the battle, our friend, the enemy, were as humble 
as Uriah Heep's mamma 
ever desired him to be, and that they have continued so unto the present day.
   The Sophomore graduating class was one of the largest and strongest in the history of the school. 
Many of it's members 
were so urged by persistent school boards that they at last accepted positions, hence, the Junior 
class of 1900-1901 was 
necessarily much smaller. It has grown steadily throughout the year, now numbering about forty, 
most of these expect to 
return in September for the Senior year work.
   In the earlier part of the year, we were tendered a most pleasant reception by the Seniors, 
and later returned the 
compliment, both occasions being-much enjoyed by members of the two classes.
   In closing, it may be of some interest to note that the last official act of the Junior class 
was the adoption of 
resolutions indorsing most highly the administration of President Kirk, and asking for his 
re-election.


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JUNIOR CLASS   (Photo by Moore)


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To the Seniors.

Some critics have said, in books I have read,
That sorrow inspires sweetest song; 
It's rude to dispute these men of repute, 
But really I'm sure they are wrong.

For I've tried to write of our feelings to-night. 
On bidding you Seniors adieu. 
And this rhyme of mine would be most divine, 
If that theory only were true.

For we're sorry you know to see all of you go, 
Our grief is indeed most sincere, 
Though the Faculty say not to grieve so, that they 
Will see some of you come back next year.

But despite all they say, our grief still holds sway, 
Some of you have been here so long, 
That when you have passed from the Normal, at last, 
It will seem as if land marks were gone.

And the Faculty, too, what on earth will they do, 
Without you, their guide and their stay, 
Though they bear it so well that you never could tell. 
How grief on their spirits must weigh.

But the truth to confess, we all wish you success,
We believe you will set the world right; 
And I'm free to say that the Juniors, to-day, 
Will be filled with the wildest delight--

If just a wee bit of the wisdom and wit, 
Which endear you to all the Professors, 
Will only decend, and some small value lend 
To us, your unworthy successor.
--MAUD KENNEN.


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ELMER McKAY,
President Senior Class.

Photo by Moore

Miss Kennen,
President Junior Class.

Photo by Moore


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Sophomore.

OFFICERS.

L.D. Roberts, Pres.
F. B. Nance, Vice Pres.       
C. Wengle, Treas.
J. Mclntyre, Usher.
Ada Millay, Sec'y.

Colors, Corn and old Rose. 
YELL.
Rah! Ree! Ri! Ro! Zip! Boom! Bee! 
Kirksville Normal 1903. 
Rah! Rah! Rah! Zip! Rah! Boom! 
Sophomores! Sophomores! give us room.

ROLL.
Grover Allen
Bessie Andrews 
M. D. Boucher 
Sarah Buchanon 
Elmer Carter 
A. F. Coppers 
Iva Daniel
U.M. Goodwin 
Ottie Greiner 
Ada Harmon 
Gertrude Heller 
Mabel Holloway 
Emma Ivie 
Grace Jones 
H.A. Lemon
Mable Anderson
Roy Barker
Sophia Boucher
C.L. Carter
Catherine Dourod
G.N. Dance
Jennie Finch 
Daisy Goodwin 
Nellie Griffin 
Edna Hawkins 
Flora Hougland 
I.M. Horn 
Cloe Johns 
Ruby Lamb 
Eunice Link
Conna McCall 
M.T. McClure 
D.F. Mclntyre 
A.L. Mereideth 
Redmond Cole 
Eunice Wilkes 
Catherine Wengler
Lillie Thradkmarton 
Clarance R. Stone 
D.I. Stephenson 
Olive Speer 
S.C. See 
C.A. Roberts 
F.B. Nance 
Jasper Powell
W. M. McClain 
Mable McHendry 
Ada Mclntyre
Ida Millay 
G.F. Bennett 
Birch Wood 
Grace VanHorn 
Lela Tummond 
Della Stevens 
Natan Sprouse 
Chas. W Snedeker 
L.D. Roberts 
N.H. Randall 
Tilden Powell

The Sophomores of 1901 are a hale and happy band. They are the sinew and bone of the school. Well may 
the faculty be proud of them and well may we be proud that we are Sophomores. Many of the Juniors and 
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which we are building and realizing the narrow base upon which they were standing, have descended the 
ladder and here and there they are to be seen among us "patching" their structures in order that they 
may be able to cope with us in life's building. 
The verdent Freshmen look with longing to the time when they will be Sophomores. To these we say "Look 
up, press onward and some day you may sit in high places."
The Seniors are great people in school in many ways but the Sophomores are greater in most ways. 
For example: The Seniors could easily beat the Sophomores at baseball, but when the score counted 
11 to 9 in favor of Sophomores the Seniors hung their heads and refused to be comforted.
We shall have to concede to the Seniors the honor of beine the more disorderly in class. For 
proof see Prof. G. Prof. G. hardly ever has to get after the Sophomores, although occasionally 
when we are entering the class room he will be heard to rap upon the desk with his knife and say: 
"I fear some of you do not realize the sacredness of this place." And again, sometimes, when he 
has labbored diligently to explain some construction and asks (Miss Walker)? to then explain it 
and gets the reply "I can't", he is heard to exclaim that his words like the roses in the desert, 
"Are born to blush unseen and lose their fragrance on the desert air". I have heard Prof. G. 
intimates once or twice when Jennie failed to answer that "Possibly she had too many subjects."
Look over our roll and become acquainted with the names which in the future will carry off the 
honors of this institution and mount to the dizzy height of fame. Great Scott! What variety of 
size, age, weight, wit, genius and style of beauty we exhibit. A phrenologist would go into 
raptures over our craniums and a Darwin would be able to write many learned and convincing 
treaties on his pet theory.
Our class is a golden crown studded with gems; each member is a "jewel" and as the jewel glitters 
in the sunlight, dazzling the eyes almost to blindness with its brilliancy, so shall we.
As a spectator I see them one by one mounting the ladder of fame; on and on, gradually, by degrees, 
until the topmost summit is reached at last and not one has fallen be the wayside.


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L.D. ROBERTS,
President Sophomore Class.

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freshman.
Colors, Royal Purple and Old Gold.
Officers
President.
Vice-President.
Secretary.
Censor.
Curator.
Marshal.
First Semester
C.T. Goodale
I.M. McKenzie
Miss Anna Browning
Miss Hettie Bartlett
H.P. Snow
N.H. Jaynes
Second Semester
C.T. Goodale
J.M. McKenzie
Miss Batholomew
Miss Zora Frogge
Miss Crossman
P.B. Cason

The Freshman class held its first regular meeting- Oct. 11, 1900.
The class colors were selected in the early part of the year.
The preamble to the constitution states that the organization of the Freshman class is "Effected 
for the purposes of mutual improvement and instruction," The chief aim of the class at all times 
has been to make all who attend feel that they are among fellow students who can appreciate their 
peculiar troubles in their own classes. The social nature has been appealed to in many and we seem 
to have attained a great degree of success in making school pleasant for all who have been with
us. The general impression seems to be that the organization cultivates the social nature in the 
best way possible. Owing to the facts that the literary work has been light rather than burdensome 
and also that no taxes were assessed, the support has been such as any organization might well be 
proud to claim. All literary work has been voluntary and the excellence of programs and the large 
attendance during the entire year, has been the wonder and surprise of less fortunate movements. 
The Freshman class has been characterized by an unbounded enthusiasm which has swept all 
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Pres. Kirk first extended the invitation to conduct chapel exercises, to our class. As a result 
of this, the other students of the Normal were somewhat surprised on a certain fine morning in 
December 1900, to see about fifty Freshmen ready to attend to the duties planned. A very interesting 
feature was a class song composed and set to music by one of our number. Whether these exercises 
were a success or not remains for others to declare. It seemed to casual observer that other classes 
were somewhat slow in following the example set them. After the lapse of a few ages the worthy Junior 
class attempted to fill the shoes so long deserted, but have not yet registered the complaint that 
said shoes were too small. After a few cycles of time had come and gone, it began to dawn upon our 
worthy Sophomores that possibly it might be to their credit to follow even so far behind. About the 
first thing done was to make sure that nobody would ever discover the mighty secret. The wily red 
man moves not more cautiously toward the hunted hart than did our friends upon the day which meant 
so much to them. When the smoke had cleared away, after the crash had reverberated adown the ages, 
the simple query presented itself. "Where did you get your class song?" Our friends
were also somewhat surprised to know that their wonderful secret had been common property for some 
time previous.
The Freshman class continued to hold its meetings each Thursday afternoon for the remainder of the 
semester. A class reception was held on the evening of the last Saturday of the first semester. In 
preparation for this a number of committees had been appointed to attend to matters usually 
connected with occasions of the kind, the entertainment committee met a number of times and devised 
games of various kinds. The reception was held in the Senior and Zetosophian halls of the Normal. 
Those present participated in the various games with a degree of enthusiasm that made the reception 
a delightful success. At that time a number of new Freshmen were here preparatory to entering school 
the second semester. A committee made it a point not to have any "wallflowers" present and if any 
seemed inclined to stand apart from the rest, they soon received urgent invitations to engage in the 
various games. At this opportune time many were made to feel that they were not "strangers in a 
strange land" but that they were among friends who could fully sympathize with them. Each young 
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ered appropriate for a young gentleman, and the young gentleman did the same for the young ladies. 
At the close of the reception, the young gentlemen's souvenirs were placed in one box and  the young 
ladie's souvenirs in another. To each souvenir a string was tied and these souvenirs were drawn by 
means of the exposed strings, the young ladies choosing from the young gentlemen's box and vice 
versa. Needless to say, these souvenirs are highly prized in memory of a pleasant occasion. As a 
result of this gathering mam severe cases of homesickness were thoroughly cured before they had 
reached a critical stage. It served as a very pleasant farewell to those who could not be with us 
the remainder of the year and as a cordial welcome to those just beginning work with us.
The second semester the programs have been held each Thursday afternoon and have been of great 
variety, the aim being, in the main, something that would be pleasing and helpful rather than 
heavy and abstract. One feature that furnished a part of the program for about two months was a 
continued story of an imaginary trip to China and return, in a submarine boat. The story was 
handled by a different writer at each meeting and it is unnecessay to add that many peculiar and 
unusual incidents occurred during the course of the trip. Man other pleasing features have built 
up the class spirit. The meeting which drew the largest crowd probably upon the occasion of a famous 
breach-of-promise suit in which one of our worthy young ladies sued our handsomest young man for 
$50,000 damages for trifling with her affections. The jury promptly returned a verdict for the full 
amount. Our usual meeting place, Room 20, almoast groaned on account of the number of intensely 
interested spectators.
On the whole our year's work has been a great success and we feel that in the matter of class 
loyalty, genuine enthusiasm, excellence of progroms, good attendance, in the number of beautiful 
young ladies and homely young men, the Freshman class of 1900-'01 has not been surpassed. We have 
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Student Organizations.
Literary Societies.
ZETOSOPHIAN,
PHILOMATHEAN,
SENIOR.

Debating Societies.
WEBSTERIAN,
TWENTIETH CENTURY,
CLAYTONIAN.

Religious and ethical Societies.
Y.M.C.A., 
Y.W.C.A.

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HOMER BRADEN, 
President Senior Society.

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W.O. DANIEL,
President Philomathean Society.

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Geo. L. HAWKINS,
President Zetosophian Society.

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ELSIE KIRK,
Stenographer to the President

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C.S. BROTHER,
President Alumni Association.

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T.M. MITCHELL, 
Retiring President Y.M.C.A.

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ROSA WELLS, 
President Y.W.C.A.

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Zetosophian.

COLORS.
Salmon Pink and Olive Green.

YELL. 
Boom-a-lack-a! Boom-a-lack-a!
Bow! Wow! Wow! 
Chick-a-lack-a! Chick-a-lack-a!
Chow! Chow! Chow! 
Boom-a-lack-a! Chick-a-lack-a!
Who Are We! 
Zetos! Zetos! Yes-sir-ee!!!

OFFICERS.
President, George Hawkins.
Vic-President, Leila McReynolds. 
Treasurer, Mr. Morgan. 
Curator, Miss McClanahan. 
Prosecuting Att'y., Mr. Beckner. 
Chorister, Mr. Gooden.
Rec. Sec'y., Rose Wells. 
Cor. Sec'y., Miss Robbins. 
Critic, Eugene Fair. 
Usher, Mr. McGee. 
Pianist, Miss Frogge.

ROLL.
Lula Autenreith 
Jennie Baltzell 
Miss Bryan 
J.E. Burch 
Harry Beckner 
Artie Cleaveland 
Stella Dockery 
Miss Elwood 
Eugene Fair
Mr. Filler 
Miss Frogge 
Clyde Gray
Mr. Gooden 
George Hawkins 
Miss Hawkins 
H. Clay Harvey
Miss Holmes 
Miss Hull 
Miss Hand 
Lena Eitle 
Miss Link 
Maud McClanahan 
Leila McReynolds 
Mr. McPike
Mr. MaGee 
Mr. McGee 
Mr. McQuary 
Jessie Maupin 
Fred Morgan 
Mr. Newton 
Frank B. Nance 
Mr. Powell 
Nance Reger 
Eva Robbins 
Robert Rouse 
Lillian Scott
Nelson Sears
Clarence Stone
Mr. Switzer
James Stelle
Mr. Snow
L.M. Thompson
Miss Tinkham 
Miss Wengler 
Rose Wells 
Gertrude Watson 
J.E. Weatherly 
Miss Ullery


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The Zetosophian Society was founded by T. Berry Smith in 1877. For a time the society met in one of 
the class rooms, then was given a bare room in the third story, part of the hall they now occupy. Bit 
by bit it was furnished until now it is one of the prettiest halls in the building. The hall is in the 
northwest corner of the building. A few years ago the old hall became too small for the number of 
members, so a small room on the east was given over to the society and an arch-way put in and the room 
furnished equally as nice as the old hall. There is a moquet carpet on the floor, a piano, book case 
and desk, chairs, tables, bust, pictures, and curtains. The colors of the society are carried out as 
well as may be in the decorations of the hall.
The name of the society, Zetosophian, is a word coined by its founder. The meaning of the word has 
always symbolized its members as seekers after wisdom.
The first meeting of this year was held September 7, 1900, with Eugene Fair as president, F. B. Nance 
as vice-president, Miss Eitle as recording secretary, Miss Cleaveland as corresponding secretary, 
Mr. Gardiner as treasurer, Mr. Thompson as curator, Mr. Stelle as critic, Miss Sco)tt as prosecuting 
attorney, Mr. Filler as chorister, Miss Hull as pianist.
The Zeto society has always been noted for the number of its members, but this year it has not been so 
large, but with such members as Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Fair, Mr. Thompson, and some others, the society has 
made up in quality what it lacks in quantity.
There have been some excellent programs given this year. They consisted mainly of music, recitations, 
readings, essays, papers, book reviews, debate, extemporaneous talks, queries, original poems, and 
society papers. Frequently the members were required to respond at roll-call with some choice gem 
from a noted author; once an original poem from each member, which was very amusing.
We have been particularly fortunate in having four members of the faculty as honorary members. 
Miss Bryan and Miss Tinkham have given us some beautiful music, both vocal and instrumental. 
Mr. Weatherly and Mr. Harvey were both members of the Zeto when they were students of this school. 
They each gave us instructive, encouraging talks. Old Zetos and other visitors have frequently 
talked to the society.
Little Leila McReynolds, Miss McClanahan, and Miss Estelle Dockery are our best reciters and have 
recited quite frequently to the delight of the members and others present. Misses Eunice Link, 
Aughtenreith, Frogge, Band, and Mr. Sears have given us some beautiful music, both vocal and 
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are our essayists and debaters. The other members of the society have not shown their talents so 
prominently as these, but there has been great improvement in those who really tried.
Almost all of our members have joined this year. At this time there only two who joined last year, 
Messrs. Nance and Thompson, and only seven who joined before last year, Messrs. Hawkins, Fair, Morgan, 
McBee, Sears and Misses Rose Wells and Artie Cleaveland. About forty members have been added to our roll.
During the past years Zetos have won many honors in the graduating classes, many medals in oratorical 
and declamatory contests, many prizes in field sports.
There have been no contests held in the Normal this year. During the Eisteddfod a medal was given to 
the best interpreter of "The Sky Lark." Our youngest, Miss Estelle Dockery won this medal.
Our society is represented on the football team by Leonard Thompson. He is also on the basket ball team 
with Messrs. Nance, Fair, and Hawkins.
Of the three young men who were selected to represent the school in debate against Nebraska State 
Normal at Peru L.M.Thompson was elected from our society. He is reported to have made a fine speech 
and to have spoken in a voice strong enough to be heard all over the room; something extraordinary 
for him.
Miss Cleaveland and Messrs. Thompson, Fair and Hawkins are the only members of the Zetosophian who 
graduate in the Senior class.
Each departing Senior regrets to leave the old society which has been such a help to one. This one 
leaves with the warmest regards and best wishes for the future welfare of this society, the Zetosophian.


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Philomathean.

COLORS.
Red and White,

YELL.
Riley Roney, Riley Roney,
Raw! Raw! Raw! 
Jimmie Johnnie, Jimmie Johnnie,
Jow! Jow! Jow!
Wickey Wannie, Wickie Wannie, 
Wah! Hoo! Waa!
Philo! Philo! 
Rah! Rah! Rah!

OFFICERS.
President, W.O. Daniel.
Vice-President, Manly Boucher. 
Secretary, Martha Sparling. 
Critic, Elmer McKay. 
Treasurer, Mr. Merideth.
Marshal, Enoch Seitz. 
Curator, Mr. Mehann. 
Ass't. Curator, Miss Hennon. 
Chorister, Eugenia Ringo.

ROLL.
F.M. Beck 
Bazil Brewer 
Manly Boucher 
J.J. Brown 
Miss Barnes 
George Crockett 
R.S. Cole 
Boon Cason 
C.V. Downing 
Eloise Duty 
C.E. Dickson 
Fan Dulaney 
Curtis Divers 
W.O. Daniel 
Anna Earhart
Carman Fisher 
Mabel Gilhousen 
C.B. Goodale 
Chas. Hereford 
Vena Hennon 
Carrie Heyde 
L.J. HandOn 
Frank Heyde 
Wannie Hall 
Olivia Helly 
E.S. Jones 
Rubie Lamb 
Belle Morelock 
J.A. Miller 
W.M. McClain
James McIntyre
E.A. McKay 
Carrie Mills 
Mr. Merideth 
Susan Nicholas 
Mr. Norman 
Robert Nicholas 
E.C. Onuit 
Nora Petree 
Minnie Reed 
W.H. Randall 
Eugenia Ringo 
L.D. Roberts 
N.R. Riggs 
Pearl Ross
C.A. Roberts 
Hettle Stone
A.C. Stone
B.P. Six 
Enoch Seitz 
Martha Sparling 
Jennie Townsend 
Bessie Wright 
Bessie Wittmer 
Roy Wescott 
Lillie Throckmarton
Bessie Johnston 
W.T. Farnsworth
Mr. McMillian
Mr. Moorman


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Back, far back in the history of the Kirksville State Normal School, where the pages of its records are 
dim with age, we find recorded the beginning of the Philomathean career. In the days when the school was 
first moved to the present building, the faculty, headed by Prof. Baldwin, directed that there should 
be as many literary societies organized as there were professors in the school.
One society was organized in the spring of 1873, probably under Prof. Baldwin's direction, known as 
"Baldwin institute." But Prof. Baldwin, a man of practical and democratic spirit, soon found that the 
society could stand alone, so he told them that he thought that they could get along without him and 
asked them to change the name of the society. The name adopted at this time, (spring of '74) or at 
least before the end of the year, was "Philomathean." The catalogue printed at the end of that year 
bears the change of name from "Baldwin Institute" to "Philomathean," and in the next year the name 
became permanently fixed.
Some of the charter members were Thomas, Jamison, Wilson, Springer, Carrington, Miss Flora Harvey, 
Cummings, Bolen, Stout, and W.E. Tompkins, all of whom have risen into prominence in this and other 
states.
The first regular program under the present name, was given April 11, 1874. The second annual 
entertainment of the society was given during commencement week, June 12, 1874. Prom that date to 
this the Philos have well kept their "turn" with the other societies in holding public 
entertainments; the last having been held April 13, 1901. The program for the second annual 
entertainment was the first printed program of the school--a precedent ever since followed by all 
societies.
Possibly the only change in these public entertainments is that many of the entertainments given in 
the early history of the society gave free admission. The program then as now consisted of music, 
declamations, orations, papers, debates, etc.
In the many and various contests inaugurated in the school for literary, dramatic and athletic 
excellence, the Philomatheans have borne a most honorable part. Of the 52 medals, (the whole number 
awarded in the history of the school to members of the three contesting literary societies for 
literary encouragement), the Philomatheans have received 21. Some of the names of those who won 
honors in these contests in recent years are Cragghead, Ray Seitz, B.P. Taylor, E.B. Seitz, Manly 
Boucher, and Miss Duty.
The name Cragghead brings to Philo minds a man of oratorical power and literary talent who won the 
Ringo medal in 1894; Ray Seitz, a man with a powerful voice, and with both oratorical and 
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in the contest for the R.M. Ringo medal in '98; B.P. Taylor stands as a landmark of oratorical 
excellence in the history of this school. He led the Philos to victory in '97 and in '98 was 
chosen to represent the school in the Inter-Normal contest at Warrensburg and came out victorious; 
E. B. Seitz (betterknown as Baby Seitz), won second place in the declamatory contest of '99 and 
first for the Ringo medal in 1900; Manly D. Boucher stood on the platform with Hereulanean 
strength and showed the boys how the medal is won in the declamatory contest of 1900; Miss Duty 
brought to the Philos the W.T. Baird medal of 1900. A few more of the great list who are worthy 
of mention in this article are: W.E. Jones, an eloquent and fearless debater; B.P. Six, an orator 
and debater representing the society in two of the four inter-society debates, who was chosen with 
Mr. Boucher to represent the society in the oratorical contest of 1901 in which he won honors for 
himself and the medal for the society; J.W. Heyd an orator and debater, noted for his strength and 
close argument in debate, who represented the society in all four of the inter-society debates of 
1899 and 1900.
In the athletic contests the Philos have unmercifully swept the field. In 1895 Fred Owen took the 
all-round-athlete medal and Ray Seitz took second honors. Thus the Philos had both first and 
second places. In 1896 the Philos generously let one of the other two contesting societies have a 
taste of the sweetness of victory as an encouragement for further action. But the next year 
Willie Seitz, the winged Philo, swept the field of honor and received the all-round-athlete medal. 
In the two following years Mr. Seitz received the highest number of points each year but could 
not take the medal a second time, this being contrary to the rules of the organization.
But the record of 1900 stands unparalleled in the history of the school. W.O. Daniel took the 
all-round-athlete medal, Joe Daniel took second place, Mr. Boucher took the boys' declamatory 
medal. Miss Duty the girls' declamatory medal, and E. B. Seitz the oratorical medal. Thus 
everything went to the Philos.
The presidents of this year certainly deserve mention here. They are as follows: 
Mr. C.E. Dickson, Mr. George Crockett. Mr. L.D. Roberts and Mr. W.0. Daniel. In spite of many 
adversities the societies run a very successful year under the guidance of these men.
Such is the history of the Philomathean Society. Here it stands challengin any like organization 
of Old Missouri. It boasts of its Greenwood, its E.B. Seitz, its Carrington, its Thomas, and of 
men of every profession of high calling, both in Missouri and outside of Missouri. Many a knee, 
shaky at first effort of public speaking, has it strengthened. It can bear the weight and 
responsibility of great affairs. Many a trembling heart has it made positive and fearless.
But the society is yet in its youth; strength and vigor is yet its own. What may yet be the 
accomplishment of a vigorous age? Long live the Philomathean!


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Senior.

COLORS.
Black and Old Gold.

OFFICERS.
President, Homer Braden.
Vice-President, T.M. Mitchel.
Curator, Miss Blake. 
Treasurer, Elmer Carter. 
Marshal, W.T. McClure.
Secretary, Grace Vanhorn. 
Cor. Secretary, Maud Howell. 
Critic, A. T. Powell. 
Pros. Att'y., Miss Mclntire.
Chorister, Miss Wilkes.

ROLL.
Sam W. Arnold 
Hettie Bartlett 
Vera Blake 
J. Homer Braden 
G.H. Bennett 
Elmer Carter 
A.F. Coppers
Anna Ely
C.B. Harrison
E.A. Johnson 
Maud Kennon 
Elsie Kirk 
Allen Lemon
Alta Lorenz
Mittie Mason 
Ida Mclntyre 
W.T. McClure 
T.M. Mitchell 
Daisy Morelock 
Jessie Murry 
Earnest Powell
A.T. Powell
J.A. Taylor 
Grace Van Horne 
Walter Williams 
Jennie Wilson
W.G. Willand 
J. Hervey Walker
Eunice Wilkes.


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At the faculty meeting of the State Normal School Nov. 2, 1877, a petition was presented 
signed by 35 gentlemen and 19 ladies, asking permission to organize a society. The petition 
being granted by the faculty, the petitioners met in room No. 5 to organize. This resulted in the 
election of Mr. J.C. Dooley as president, and Miss Alice Orr secretary.
The first literary program of the society was rendered on November 23, 1877. During the remainder 
of that year the society had no reguJar place of meeting. But on Sept. 28. 1878, we find them meeting 
regularly in room No. 7, then occupied by Prof. Barnard, at which place they remained for 3 years.
 But as it is a characteristic of the Seniors that they are never satisfied when there are higher things 
to be accomplished. In 1881 they began to look for some place that they might call their home. In the 
then unused third story of the building was a room whose chief attraction was its size. After some 
effort, by liberal contributions, the hall was papered and carpeted, and an organ purchased, which was 
the first instrument owned by any society in the school. The dedicatory address was delivered by 
Prof. Blanton.
But as the society prospered it found this hall unsuited to its growing dignity. A movement was begun 
in 1890, which has resulted in the magnificent hall in which the society now meets.
It is a matter of pride to every Senior that they belong to the only chartered society in the 
institution. This charter was granted by the state April 3, 1882. Since then it has been prosperous 
indeed, and now with its handsome hall, it has every encouragement for a more brilliant future.
Of the many Seniors who have won distinction in their various fields of labor since leaving their 
Alma Mater we will note but a few: Prof. Nelson B. Henry, for several years Professor of Pedagogy in 
the North Carolina University, now president of Marvin Institute at Fredricktown; Hon. Robert S. Isles 
of Chicago, County Attorney of Cook County; Prof. J.S. McGhee, who for eighteen years held the chair 
of Mathematics in the Cape Girardeau Normal, and for two years its president; our own President, 
John R. Kirk, for several years Professor of Mathematics in the Kansas City Schools, and for one term 
State Superintendent of Public Schools; Superintendent Oliver Stigall of Chillicothe; Superintendent 
Claude S. Brother, of Kirksville; and Mr. L.E. Floyd, Pastor of the First Baptist Church, Rosedale, 
Kansas.
The Senior Society has reached a status, but the consumation is yet to come. The chief augury of 
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usefulness lies in the high ideals of excellence which it holds. It does not make the mistake of 
complacently admiring its own achievements as the acme of attainment. Its ideals are formed from a 
wider knowledge than is often possessed by such a body of students. It looks beyond the compass of 
its own walls and selects its models from real life. It has a true humility in the face of what has 
been accomplished by the world's great men and women, yet is not daunted, but rather inspired to 
strive toward a like excellence.
The past, which shows to us the achievements of our predecessors, is gone forever; but the future, 
with all its possibilities, is still our own. Let us arise and take possession of our heritage.
But the age has arrived centuries ago when the seal of learning and culture was to depart from the 
lands of its truth "To reappear with added luster in a country beyond the blue billows of the 
Mediterranean." The classic isle of Green had caught and focussed the light of the Oriental culture. 
Sunny Italy had observed the daylight in the far East and was laying the foundations of her future 
greatness. Thus, since the dawn of history, civilization and culture, with the advance of centuries, 
has moved steadily forward to the lands of the Occident. Conquering, one by one, the countries of 
Europe, it leaped the boundaries of the Atlantic, found a prosperous growth in the new world and today 
we are to be participators as it looks westward over the broad expanse and stretches a hand into the 
future to shape the destinies of nations yet unborn. Or as the poet has described in burning words 
of immortal truth:
"The rudiments of empires here"
Are plastic yet, and warm; 
The chaos of a mighty world
Is rounding into form."
May every Senior, when he leaves the Normal, enjoy life's greatest boon, civil and religious liberty. 
May no more the fair lands of earth be drenched with the blood of patriots struggling for release 
from oppression and from tyranny. Then the last link in the golden chain of peace will have engirdled 
the globe. On the black clouds of war where once gleamed the flash of sword and bayonet, and which 
resounded with the cannon's thunder, will gleam the rainbow of peace. Then again will be sung the 
angelic song and its echoes reverbrate to earth's remotest borders. Peace and good-will henceforth 
from heaven to man will begin and never cease.


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Websterian Debating Society.

Organized April 9, 1899.
COLORS, Black and Gold.
Officers For 1899-1900.
President, A. T. Powell.
Vice-President, Mr. Farnsworth. 
Secretary, A. T. Meridith.
Serg't-at-Arms, Mr. Pitts. 
Treasurer, C. V. Downing.
Consul, O. E. Bondurant 
Consul, Mr. Rodgers

Officers For 1900-01.
FIRST QUARTER.
Pres., A.T. Ash. 
Vice-Pres., E. Switzer. 
Sec., G.C. Pohlman. 
Treas., N.H. Jones. 
Sergeant-at-arms, S. H. Murdock. 
Consul, C.T. Goodale. 
Consul, E. E. Baltier.

SECOND QUARTER.
Pres., L.I. Handlion. 
Vice-Pres., L.C. Rust. 
Sec., J.A. Taylor. 
Treas., J.A. Miller. 
Marshal, Mr. Overfelt. 
Consul, L.E. Smiley. 
Consul, N.M. McClain.

THIRD QUARTER.
Pres., L.0. Rust. 
Vice-Pres., C.T. Goodale.
Sec, R.M. Nicholas. 
Treas., N.H. Jones. 
Sergeant-at-arms, C. Hopewell. 
Consul, O.J. Rust. 
Consul, S.H. Murdock. 
Critic, N.R. Riggs.

FOURTH QUARTER.
Pres., C. T. Goodale. 
Vice-Pres., S. W. Arnold.
Sec, O.L. Meridith. 
Sergeant-at-arms, L.I. Handlion.
Treas,, Frank Hyde. 
Critic, L. C. Rust.
Consul, Bazil Brewer,
Consul, N. R. Riggs.

ROLL.
A.H. Baucher 
L.H. Murdock 
Geo. H. Musson 
D.S. Downey 
R.M. Nicholas 
Elder Switzer 
J.A. Miller
N.M. McLain 
L.C. Rust 
C.T. Goodale 
Claud Hopewell 
W.J. See 
L.I. Handlion 
J.A. Taylor
G.G. Overfelt 
A.T. Powell 
C.V. Downing 
Mr. McKinzie 
N.R. Riggs 
A.T. Farnsworth 
J.E. Rosser
E.J. Powell 
Fred Pitts 
O.L. Meridith 
B. Brewer 
E.T. Self 
Frank Heyd 
Elmer Carter
Olney Bondurant

During the school year of 1899 the idea of organizing a society for the purpose of developing the 
argumentary and oratorical powers of its members was advanced. The idea steadily gained ground until 
it finally culminated, during the last semester of that year, in the organization of the Websterian 
Debating Society.
Of late years no attempt at such organization had been made, but many students were anxious for a 
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THE MNAMEION

this kind, and all  that  was necessary was to bring the matter to an issue. The condition called 
for a leader with brains and push to commence and complete the organization. Such a leader was 
Mr. A.T. Powell, to whom the credit is due for bringing this matter before the students in such a 
successful manner. Mr. Powell had entered the Normal for the first time about the beginning of the 
second semester of that year. He was not the originator of the idea but had soon acquired the idea 
then prevalent that the Normal needed a debating society. Having the confidence and respect of all 
his classmates and fellow students, he decided to make an effort at such an organization. He called 
a meeting of those interested in the matter, and the organization was practically completed on the 
9th of April, 1900, by the election of Mr. Powell for President, and the appointment of a committee 
to plan a constitution. It was, however, some time after this before it could be said that the 
society was a complete success. In fact, it was not until about the middle of the succeeding month 
that the society began to do regular work. But when we consider the fact that the majority of the 
organizers had had little or no experience in society work, and that but one or two of the charter 
members were experienced in organizing societies, the progress of the society from the date of its 
organization until the present, has been remarkable. Several of the members to whom the mastery of 
the art of speech-making has at first seemed impossible soon, have, by dilligent application and 
effort, become excellent debaters. The enrollment, which was limited to thirty-two, grew until it 
was complete. At the end of the first term's work, the new society which had seemed at the beginning 
a subject for good-natured ridicule with many of the members of the older societies, had gained the 
respect of all.

At the beginning of the present year, the W.D.S. was in a very critical condition. Nearly all of the 
charter members were at this time absent, teaching. There remained, however, three or four members. 
Mr. C.V. Downing, who had been elected president for the second term, was absent, and the officers 
present, failed to get the society re-orgonized until about the 10th of October, 1900. At that time 
a meeting was called by the Vice-president, Mr. Switzer. and about twenty-five new members were 
admitted. From that time until the present, the society has been doing excellent work. Its meetings 
have been well attended throughout the year. Its enrollment has been full, and it has drawn its 
members from among the strongest students of the school.

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suppose, are composed almost entirely of debates, but to give variety a few other duties, such as 
current events, papers, essays, and orations are always added to the programme. The Websterians hold 
that the development of originality and individuality is the primary object of the debating society 
and they therefore give a large portion of their time to extemporaneous debates and speeches.
The provision in the constitution which limits the membership and a provision which regulates its mode 
of admitting new members makes the election of an inferior person to membership almost an 
impossibility. There are, therefore, at the present time among its members, several of the very best 
students in the school. Of these but a few can be mentioned. Mr. Olney Bondurant, who took an active 
part in the organization of this society, is well known here and to the reading public for his 
contributions to recent literature. Another Websterian who has distinguished himself by his 
remarkable ability is Mr. L.C. Rust. As a debater Mr. Rust is not excelled by any student of the 
Normal, and as a writer he has few, if any, equals. Mr. Rust was by unanimous vote of the four 
literary societies chosen as one of the three representatives of the Normal in the Missouri-Nebraska 
debate and he well merited the honor. Mr. C.T. Goodale, the present Speaker, needs no mention other 
than a statement of the fact that he is now the presiding officer of three most important 
organizations of the school: The Y.M.C.A., the Freshman Class, and the Websterian Debating Society. 
Besides these, there are many others whose ability makes them well worthy of our notice, but time and 
space will not admit detailed statements of their many excellent qualities. Mr. A.T. Farnsworth is 
well known as a student of the school and one of the charter members of this society. Mr. Switzer has 
done much during the present year to make the society so successful. Mr. Ernest Powell, with his 
quaint humor and telling arguments is an attraction on our best programs. Mr. W.T. Rogers, the first 
Consul, who is not in school at the present time, established precedents which will do much to hold 
the history of the society. Mr. O.L. Meredith has been many times honored by offices in this society 
and has merited the honor. Mr. Fred Pitts and E.T. Self were charter members of the society and have 
been prominent in its counsels throughout its history. 
The W. D. S. is not an athletic association but it is represented upon the gridiron by L.C. Rust, 
N.J. See and J.A. Miller; upon the diamond by N.M. McLain and Mr. McKenzie; upon the basket ball 
grounds by N.J. See, Elder Switzer, G.G. Overfelt, Olney Bondnrynt and Mr. Drawley. We will get in 
on the hammer throw and the long distance runs with J.A. Miller and Fred Drawley as our champions. 
We are represented in the Senior class by Messrs. J.A. Taylor, Bazil Brewer, N.R. Riggs and S.W. Arnold.
It is impossible to give this society the honor it deserves, or to detail the honors and 
accomplishments of all its members. Look over the roll and recognize the strong men of the school.


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TWENTIETH CENTURY DEBATING CLUB.
Vanpelt        
Williamson      
Heaton         
Swiney        
Randall
Offett          
Shoop     '
Prof. Dougherty    
Wescott       
McNally         
McGee
Roberts             
Allen            
Cole              
Snedeker         
Sprout

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The Twentieth Century Debating Club
Officers.
President, -  -  - Grover C. Allen
Vice-president, -   Miles McNally
Secretary,    -  - Winter W. Shoop
Treasurer, -  -   Charles A. Roberts

At the dawn of the Twentieth Century a number of young men from the Sophomore and Freshman classes, 
realizing the need of the power of expressing their thoughts in public address decided to organize 
a debating club. On January 9, 1901 a body of eighteen met in No. 6 for the purpose of organization. 
Mr. G.C. Allen, who was instrumental in getting up the petition for the meeting, called the house to 
order. Temporary organization was effected with John R. Williamson as president and Redmond S. Cole, 
secretary. A committee to draft a constitution, consisting of R.S. Cole, chairman; S.C. See, 
E.E. Sweeney, G.C. Allen and G.A. Smith was appointed. This committee drew up a constitution and 
chose the very fitting name--The Twentieth Century Debating Club--for the new organization. At the 
next two meetings, held on January 12 and 14 in No. 2, which had been provided for us by President 
Kirk as our permanent home, the club adopted a constitution and by-laws and formed a permanent organization.
On January 19 the club opened its forensic deliberations by a thorough discussion of the Anglo-Boer 
war. From that time on we have had weekly debates which were participated in with great earnestness. 
The following are some of the live and up-to-date questions debated: Resolved, That Mrs. Nation is 
Justified in Smashing Saloons; Resolved that the United States has the Right to Demand Suzerainity 
Over the Cubans; Resolved that United States Senators Should be elected by direct Vote of the People; 
Resolved that a System of Compulsory Education Should be Established in the U.S.; Resolved that the 
Elective Franchise Should be Restricted to Those who


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can Read and Write Intelligently. Along with the regular debates papers on various questions were 
read before the club. On several occasions we were highly entertained with selections on the violin 
by our worthy president, Mr. John R. Williamson.
In the comparatively short existence of the club, it has made rapid progress and bids fair to 
become the most instrumental agent for the development of character marked by individuality and 
self reliance in the Normal.
The history of our club is so short that we have decided to use the remainder of the space 
allotted to us in briefly mentioning some of the members.
John R. Williamson, to whom the club owes more for its advancement than any one else, is one of 
those Harrison county students, who have distinguished themselves for their zeal and their 
abilities as scholars. As president of the club he made us an able executive officer and one 
that all might be proud of. As a debater he was without a peer. Before entering the Normal 
Mr. Williamson had been a student, at the Methodist college at Albany, Mo. This fall he intends 
to enter the State University.
Many years ago in Switzerland an avalanche swept a town off the mountain side into the valley 
below. Of the inhabitants only a little boy survived. As he was too young to tell his name he was 
called Abplanalph, A direct descendant of his, B.F. Abplanalph, of our club, is a student at the 
Normal. He is a Worth county teacher.
E.E. Sweeney, who hails from Nodaway county, attended the Maryville Seminary and the Stanberry 
Normal before coming here. He has taught school for five years. He makes a good debater, because 
of his originality and ability to state things tersely.
Missouri is not the only state represented in the club. Mr. Murdy and Mr. Burgher hail from 
Iowa, while C.M. Snedeker comes from the Hoosier state. No doubt they will spread the fame and 
name of our club abroad.
Nor is our club lacking in athletes, for C.A. Roberts of Clark county and S.C. See of Audrain, 
belonged to the football teams of 1899 and 1900. Roberts is now on the baseball team. Both are 
good students, good debaters, and both have served as president of the club.
Our president-elect, G.C. Allen, is a young Sophomore from Scotland county. It is his intention 
to complete the course here and then enter the State University. Mr. Allen is a good student and 
stands well in his classes. As a debater he does excellently for one so young.
Miles McNally is one of those irrepressible Freshmen, who won fame on account of their activity 
and the manner in which they did things. He was an


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active member of the club and held several offices. He will be in the Normal next year.
C.A. Sprout and W.W. Shoop are two promising young men who took a great interest in the club work 
and who derived great benefit on account of having participated in the debates.
Redmond S. Cole is the only representative from Andrew county in the Normal. He entered the school 
in 1899 and will be graduated with the Sophomore class of this year. For a time he was president of 
the Freshman class, the other presidents being Roberts, Nance and Elder. Next September he will 
enter Nebraska University.
Charles Lile and 0.V. Muir while in school did good work in the club. Arleigh Shibley early gave up 
the work as studies were too pressing. Boon Cason was chosen by one of the literary societies as 
their representative in the declamatory contest. 0.E. Heaton was first voted in recently and has 
hardly got acquainted with the work. L.R. Westcott, who is beyond question one of the most handsome 
young men in school, is also a new member. He is a fine student. Another new member is F.F. McGee. 
before coming to the normal he attended the Unionville Summer Normal.
G.A. Smith was one of the first to signify his willingness to organize a club. Unfortunately he, 
as well as R. Campbell and O.L. Morton, was compelled to return home soon after we organized.
N.A. Randall is one of our strongest members. He is a good student, a fine debater, and as a singer 
he has few peers. Mr. Randal would be a credit to any club.
E.C. Offutt and George Van Pelt were two good members. In debate they both did well. Both are 
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Claytonian Debating Club.
The Claytonian Debating Club was organized the latter part of the first semester of the school year 
of 1900 and 1901, for the mutual improvement of its members in forensical lines, under the 
leadership of J.D. Gorman, J.W. Miller and W.M. Wells. It is composed of about thirty young men, 
chiefly from the Freshman class.
This club meets every Saturday evening and debates some educational subject, usually an historical 
one such as the "Banishment of Napoleon," and the "President's Policy Toward the Phillippines." 
Decorum in debate is strictly observed, and all personalities are absolutely prohibited. The 
officers are elected every ten weeks, but no officer is allowed to succeed himself. This gives 
each member a chance to participate in the benefits of office-holding.
The entire feeling of the members toward this most beneficial club is that they have greatly 
profited by participating in the pleasure that it affords and that no student should through 
negligence deprive himself of this most essential part of his college career.


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YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.

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Y.M.C.A.
C. T. Goodale, President
C.B. Harrison, Vice-President. 
F.M. McGee, Rec. Sec.
E.N. Randall, Cor. Sec. 
Jas. N. Stelle, Treasurer.

The history of our Young Men's Christian Association dates from March 3, 1896, when it was organized 
by State Secretary Gordon, with thirty-four charter members and Mr. J.W. Hatcher as president. With 
the support and encouragement of Prof. Dobson and the faculty, the Association grew in numbers and 
influence until it became one of the most permanent organizations of the institution. Its officers 
are chosen in April of each year. Those serving in the capacity of president since its organization 
are: J.W. Hatcher, 1896; C.W. Murphy, '96-7 ; O.H. Lind, '97-8; J.A. DeTienne, 98-9; S.W. Arnold, 
'99-'OO; T.M. Mitchell, '00-01; C.T. Goodale '01.
It gives us pleasure and pride to know our association is an integral part of the world-wide 
movement known as the World's Student Christian Federation which embraces 1400 student Christian 
Associations located in different institutions of learning in almost every nation of the world. 
Two hundred and fifty in non Christian lands.
The chief purpose of our existence as an association are: 1, To unite Christian students for 
strength, Christian developmegt and culture, and lead them to a larger field of usefulness and 
Christian activity. 2, To guard students against temptation and perils which too often beset them 
in school life. 3, To promote a spirit of sociability among the entire student body, especially the 
students just entering school. 4, To promote a healthy spirit of investigation into the scriptures 
and arouse intelligent interest in home and foreign missions.
The Association is strictly undenominational, recognizing no creed, order class or society, but 
blending them all into one brotherhood of social and fraternal workers.
The membership consists of young men of the school, both students and members of the faculty. Those 
who are members in good standing of some evangelical church are active members of the association. 
Non-church members become associate members.
The comprehensive work is executed and the various purposes accomplished through the workings of 
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committees, each of which is in charge of some particular branch of the work. The regular standing 
committees are: Bible Committee, Religious Meetings Committee, Missionary, Social, Membership, 
Finance, and Inter-collegiate relations committees.
The Bible Committee seeks to interest the young men in Bible study, and to organize classes and 
provide teachers for the same. The past year this department has been under the supervision of 
E.A. McKay who took a course of training in the work at the summer conference of the Y.M.C.A. at 
Lake Geneva, Wis. last June, A class was organized at the beginning of last year, consisting of 
both young men and young women under the leadership of Rev. Smiih of the city. A thorough and 
systematic work of the "Life of Christ" was pursued by the class.
The weekly devotional services of the Association are under the control of the Religious Meetings 
Committee which provides a suitable leader for each meeting and selects subjects which are of a 
helpful, and spiritual nature. The committee also provides the regular and special music and 
arranges for addresses by prominent resident and visiting speakers. The meetings are usually held 
in one of the society halls on Sunday afternoons and are well attended. The aim has been to make 
them largely informal and practical, giving each one present an opportunity to take an active part. 
The work of the committee for the year has been conducted by Mr. C.B. Harrison.
Prominent among the departments of Y.M.C.A. is that of the Missionary work. The foreign missionary 
spirit which is so widespread throughout the land has reached the Young Women's and Young Men's 
Christian Associations of this school and laid claim to five of their members who expect to give 
their life's services to the uplift of humanity in foreign lands. Mr. C.E. Dickson, who took a course 
of training in this work at the Geneva Conference last June has served with the committee from the 
Y.W.C.A. in providing for a joint meeting of the two associations each month in which interesting 
subjects on missionary topics were ably discussed. China, India, and the Philippines were the 
fields for discussion during the past year.
The work of the social committee has been overseen by Mr. C.T. Goodale. No department has been 
more successfully conducted. At the beginning of the school year a general reception for all 
students was given jointly with the Y.W.C.A. About two hundred students were present and the 
efforts made to make every body acquainted, especially the new students, met with marked success. 
All enjoyed a social evening together and new students no longer


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felt themselves among strangers but among friends whose interests and sympathies were mutual.
Two other social gatherings were held later in the year by the young men alone. These were informal, 
consisting of games, music, refreshments, toasts and responses by members of the faculty and others. 
Everyone present felt very much at home and seemed to enjoy the occasion to the fullest extent. The 
Y.M.C.A. emphasizes the cultivation of the social nature as well as the spiritual.
The Information Bureau conducted by the two Associations at the beginning of the year proved a 
benefit to scores of new students. Committees of both young women and men met incoming trains and 
conducted new students to the Normal to the Association headquarters in the Reading room. Here a 
list of the boarding houses of the town and other information concerning board was collected for 
the benefit of new students. Every assistance possible was given to help locate students in 
suitable homes. The Bureau further sought to aid the new students in becoming acquainted with each 
other; with the workings, plans, and regulations of the school; explaining the course of study, 
and rendering them service in evere possible way.
Thru the kindness of Pres. Kirk and the courtesy of the Board of Regents, one of the rooms was 
fitted up to be used as headquarters for the Y.M. and Y.W.C.A. Here an information bureau was 
established at the beginning of the year for the reception and benefit of new students; but its main 
purpose was to be a reading room, where the entire student body might have access to a current 
library. Early in the year the leading magazines and metropolitan dailies were secured and placed at 
the disposal of the students. Since there is such an active and increasing demand for magazine 
reading on the part of the students we hope next year to secure aid from the Regents which will 
enable us to maintain a better library of current literature.
For the past two years the Y.M.C. associations of the Normal and the American School of Osteopathy 
have jointly conducted a lecture course. The purpose is of course, to bring the best lectures and 
entertainments within the reach of the entire student body each year, and incidently to pay the 
running expenses of the associations, to maintain the reading room; and to extablish a fund to send 
our delegates to Lake Geneva. Among the numbers presented thus far are: Gov. Rob. Taylor, of Tenn., 
Robt. Mclntyre, Dr. Frank Gunsaulus, Boston Fadettes, Luther Manship, A.S.O. Glee Club with 
Prof. Harvey, and many others. The course has been well patronized and has been a financial success. 
Of the joint committee for the next year of which Dr. C.W. Proctor, of the A.S.O. is 
chairman,--the members from the Normal are: Prof. E.M. Violette, Jas. M. Stelle and C.T. Goodale. 
This committee is arranging to present next year the best course yet given. None of the numbers 
have yet been selected tho "Bob Burdette", Gen. Gordon, 
Chicago Glee Club, and others are under advisement. We hope to be able to give six numbers of the 
best talent on the American platform at the regular rate of $1.50 for the entire course.
T. M. Mitchell.


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Young Women's Christian Association.
Officers For 1902. 
Rose Wells, President.
Anna Browning, Vice-President. 
Jessie Murry, Rec. Sec'y.
Jennie Townsand, Cor. Sec'y. 
Hallie Hall, Treasurer.

Officers for 1901. 
Mittie Mason, President,
Lena Rule, Pice-President. 
Rose Wells, Rec. Sec'y.
Nellie Rockhold, Cor. Sec'y. 
Hallie Hall, Tresurer.

The Young Women's Christian Association of the Kirksville Normal was organized in 1895 by Miss Helen 
Barnes for the purpose of developing Christian character among the girls of the school. Miss Zoe 
Snelling was elected president.
The Association holds daily prayer meets at 7:45 each school morning which are led by one of the 
members. The purpose of these meetings is, that the girls may more fully consecrate themselves to a 
righteous life. Here the girls learn to know and to help each other. Sunday afternoon meetings are 
held weekly for devotional exercises led by one of the members. All girls of the school are 
cordially invited to attend both of these meetings. The Y.M. and Y.W.C.A. hold joint meetings 
monthly for the purpose of discussing Missionary work. The Missionary spirit developes the spiritual 
life, and the social life as well. It is certainly a great factor in the social life of the Normal 
and the members belonging to it feel it to be of the greatest help and inspiration in their school life.
In the way of entertainment the association gives a reception to all new students entering school 
during the first two weeks of the school year. The purpose of this reception is for the members 
to meet and make the acquaintance of new students.
Social gatherings are given during the year for the enjoyment of the students. These entertainments 
are given during the year for the enjoyment of the students. These entertainments are much 
appreciated by those who attend. Joint receptions are also given by the Y.M. and Y.W.C.A. In the 
busy student life the need of social development is


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great. We are too apt to grow selfish and shut ourselves up with school work. In this association 
the girls are drawn together into a stronger sisterhood.
The aim of the association is to help college students to higher life and thereby fits themselves 
for their life work. Many a young girl goes into college surrounded by evil influence which she is 
unable to withstand unless she receives aid. In this case the association takes the place of the 
home in shielding these girls from temptation.
In this department of the school work, the girls develop a spirit of helpfulness which is the 
secret of success.
This organization is a help to all and draws no line between the Christian and non-christian, but 
forever draws the line between right and wrong.
Policy of the Kirksville Normal Y.W.C.A. "I can do all things through Christ which strengthenth 
me."-- Phil. 4-13.
I. To promote the welfare of the students, (a) By meeting them at the trains when new students 
arrive. (b) By putting them into good homes.
II. To promote Bible study among the students.
III. To promote the right kind of social life among the students. (a) By a series of gatherings. 
(b) By talks upon social and personal conduct.
IV. To promote the spiritual life by Sunday afternoon devotional meetings.
"And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that ye, always having all sufficiency in 
all things may abound to every good work."--II Cor. 9-8.
The Y.W.C.A. send a representative to the Geneva Conference held at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin every 
year. This year we will send our president, Miss Rose Wells, through whom we hope our 
association will gain great benefit and inspiration.
Most of the work of the association is done through committees appointed by the President.
The duty of the Devotional committee is to arrange for the devotional meetings.
The Missionary committee arranges all missionary meetings.
The Reception committee plans to promote the social life of the association, the aim of which is to 
unite all young women of the school in a Christian sisterhood.
The Membership committee canvasses all young ladies in the institution, presents the object of the 
Y.W.C.A., and urges them to unite with it.
The Finance committee assists the treasurer in collecting the regular membership fees.
The means of raising funds are by membership fees, by free-will offerings, by social entertainment, 
and by field-day exercises.


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Sound Doctrine.

From Catalogue of 1900-91.

During the past year the school was put upon a self-governing basis. Our students are understood to 
be men and women whose purposes are well settled, who have no time to lose, who have their life work 
mapped out before them. We have no spying upon students' conduct and no checks or deportment marks for 
those trifling delinquents which are liable to occur among the best students. All students are put 
upon their honor. They are requested to behave in the presence of the President and Faculty just as 
they would do in the absence of such persons. In passing from room to room and in the Assembly Room 
excepting during exercises, students are encouraged to engage in quiet and pleasant conversation; 
they are made to feel as free from constraint as possible. It is thus found that the students 
themselves take much pride in the good discipline of the School. Disorder disturbs them as much as 
it disturbs the Faculty. They feel, as they have a right to feel, that they and the Faculty together 
build up the moral tone of the institution. This constitutes the governing power. Ours is a discipline 
of self-control. It is a purely democratic plan of government. It relieves the Faculty of innumerable 
petty duties, appeals constantly to the manly and womanly pride of the students and renders the 
school a pleasant place. These students have a future of great promise. They realize this fact. 
They expect to control others. They are to be the teachers of Missouri. "He who would govern others 
must first learn to govern himself."


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L.M. THOMPSON  B.P. SIX L.C. RUST
REPRESENTATIVES OF K.S.N.S. IN FIRST MISSOURI-NEBRASKA DEBATE.


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B.P. SIX,
Successful Candidate for R.M. Ringo Medal, 1901.

D.M. BOUCHER, 
Contestant for R.M. Ringo Medal.

NELSON SEARS, 
Contestant for R.M. Ringo Medal.


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ENOCH B. SEITZ,
Winner of Oratorical Medal, 1900; winner of All-round-athlete Medal, '01.

ELOISE DUTY,
Winner of Girls' Declamatory Medal, 1900; graduate in Elocution 1901.


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Athletics


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Calendar.
Sept. 10. Athletics dead. 
Sept. 14. "Gentlemen take long-tramps to the woods on Saturdays."
Sept. 17. A foot ball is seen on the campus.
Sept. 18. Six or seven boys venture to kick a foot ball.
Sept. 27. Faculty gives foot ball cranks some encouragement.
Oct. 3. Meeting called to organize a foot ball team.
Oct. 5. B.P. Six much excited, has ball fever.
Oct. 8. Foot ball fever spreads.
Oct. 10. Fifteen boys out for practice.
Oct. 12. Thompson on the gridiron.
Oct. 26. Boys don foot ball suits.
Oct. 29. Six puts his squad through hard practice.
Nov. 2. Oaklawn College not in it, Six's foot gave out. Score, Normal 76 ; Oaklawn 0.
Nov. 12. Shelbina surprised. Normal 6 ; Shelbina 0.
Nov. 16. Normal starts off with a rush, lost the ball, never found it again. Normal 0 ; A.S.O. 29.
Nov. 19. Too confident. K.H.S. 11; Normal 5.
Nov. 23. M.S.U. (2nd team) 0; Normal 0,
Nov. 29. Labelle 0; Normal 21.
Dec. 3. "Don't be professional, all great colleges and universities close their foot ball season on 
Thanksgiving."
Dec. 11. Violette and Weatherly play hand ball.
Jan. IS. "Don't get yellow around the eyes, play basket ball, use boxing gloves."
Jan. 18. Much excitment over boxing matches.
Jan. 22. East hall blocked at noon time. Boxing.
Feb. 12. Dickson puts the basket ball egg in the incubator.
Mar. 5. President makes a 20 min. talk about the new "Gym."
Mar. 12. Dickson's basket ball egg is hatched.
Apr. 20. Hull and Kirk watch the base ball egg.
Apr. 22. Kirk has his card changed. 6 hours base ball work.
Apr. 27. Six and Seitz play ante-over over the new "Gym." 
May 1.  "Profs." are touched. 
May 9.  Violette delivers an oration on base ball.
May 10. Collection in chapel $5.71. 
May 13. Normal beats Blees 16-8 but loses out on the banquet. Violette is touched for 25 cents 
for peanuts. 
May 18. Big crowd to see basket ball game. Normal girls 5; A.S.O. 30.
May 20. Normal 15; Kemper 4. Many shekles in the "hole." 
May 27. A blaze of glory. Base ball. Normal 16 ; A.S.O, 8. 
May 31. Challenge team beat rival team 11-9. 
June 3. Violette, Weatherly, Seitz and Boudurant play tennis. 
June 8. Second basket ball team loses to the A.S.O. First. Score 7 to 9. First team challenges 
A.S.O. one minute thereafter.


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Football Team
L.C. RUST. Manager.
Leon E. Thompson, L.E.
W.J. See, R.G.
B.P. Six, R.H. (Capt)
R.E. Griggs, L.T. 
Wm. Minton, R.T. 
T.M. Evans. L.H.
Frank Ross, L.G.
R.C. Divers, R.E. 
G, Broyles, L.H.
Geo. Overfelt, C. 
C.A. Roberts Q.
S.C. See, F.B.

GAMES
Normal, 76, Oaklawn College, 0; Normal 6, Shelbina, 0; Normal 0, A.S.0., 29; Normal 5, K.H.S. 11; 
Normal 0, M.S.U.(second team) 0; Normal 21, Labelle 0.


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Base Ball
E.M. VIOLETTE, Manager. L.C. HULL, Captain.
Kinsel, P. Sees, C. Hull, F.B. Evans, S.B. Chase, T.B. R. Kirk, S.B. 
Seitz, L.F. Six, C.F. Roberts, R.F.

GAMES
Normal 16, Blees 8, Macon, May 13; Normal 15, Kemper 4, Moberly, May 20;
Normal 15, A.S.O. 8, May 27.


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Girls' Basket Ball Team.
MARY C. GREENWOOD, Captain.
Bessie Wittmer, Right Forward. 
Mabel Anderson, Center. 
Irma Matthews, Right Guard. 
Clevie Smith, Left Guard.
Mary C. Greenwood, Left Forward. 
Ivie Daniels, Right Center. 
Ada Burks, Left Center.
Ross,  } Substitutes.
Pickett. }


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Boys' Basket Ball Team.
Challenge Team.
C.E. DICKSON, Captain.
C.E. Dickson, Center.
Geo. Crockett, Right Forward.
Olney Bondurant, Left Forward.
L.M. Thompson, Left Guard. 
W.O. Daniel, Right Guard.
E.A. McKay, } Substitutes.
E. Fair,

Rival Team.
A.F. Coppers, Left Forward (Capt.)    
Griggs, Center.  
See, Right Forward.       
See, W., Right Forward.
Drawley, Left Guard.


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Mnameion Staff.
OLNEY BONDURANT, 
Editor-and-chief.
ASSOCIATE EDITORS.
Faculty,     -    -     Enoch B. Seitz
Societies,      -       Artie Cleveland
Athletics,    -    -    Prof. Weatherly
Advertising,   -    -     E.A. McKay


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Society Reporters.
Zetosophian,     -     Artie Cleveland
Philomathean, -    -    - Frank Hyde
Senior,     -    -     Homer Braden
Websterian,  -    -    C.V. Downing
Twentieth Century,    -    R.S. Cole
Claytonian,    -    -     E.0. Jones
Y.M.C.A.,    -    -  T.M. Mitchell
Y.W.C.A.,      -     Mittie Mason


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Advertisements


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We do All Kinds of Job Printing at Moderate Prices
S.T. WILLEY
PRINTER
East Side Square           KIRKSVILLE, MO.
This Book is a Sample of Our Work


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J. Vance & Co.
Palace Restaurant and Bakery
Confectionery, Creams, Sodas, etc.
EAST SIDE SQUARE

W.P. Harp
Drugs, Stationery, Wall Paper, Paints, Oils and Perfumery
Successor to W.T. Stephenson.'Phone  242.


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Normal Book Store
(Established in 1877)
The only Book Store in Kirksville and the largest Book House in North Missouri
Special Attention Given to the State Normal School Trade
Remember There is only One Normal Book Store and it is on South Side Square, Kirksville, Mo.

BON TON SHOE STORE,
New Shoes Coming in all the Time 
Latest Styles, Best Shoes, Lowest Prices.
DAVIDSON & DeLAND.


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Hennon & Scott
News Agency.
1st Door East of Post Office.
Carry a full line of News, Stationery, Cigars, Tobacco and Confections.
Daily and Sunday Papers delivered without extra charge to any part of the city. Give them a call. 'Phone 26.

Kirksville Savings Bank
CAPITAL STOCK PAID UP, $40,000. 
SAMUEL REED, President.  
R.M. RINGO, Vice-Pres.
DIRECTORS.
Samuel Reed, Fred J. Wilson, R.M. Ringo, W.J. Eckert
U. Updyke, T.J. Dockery, Henry Nicholas.

Collections Made and Remitted Promptly.
FRED J. WILSON, Cashier,
Kirksville, Mo.


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MARTIN & PARRISH, Physicians and Surgeons, South Side.

W.E. GREEN
DENTIST
South Side Square

W.W. TABER, 
Livery and Feed Stable
North of Roller Mills 'Phone No. 74..........


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MARTIN & PARRISH, Physicians and Surgeons, South Side.

HENRY MOORE
Kirksville, Mo.
Awarded medals at Missouri Photographers' Association:
Chillicothe................1898
St. Louis..................1899
Kansas City ..............1900
Also Gold Medal at Quincy, Ill. 1901.
The Leading Photographer of North Mo.
Platinum and Carbon Finish a Specialty.

E.L. Morris
Manufactures Wheels and Parts; Mends Broken Frames, Changes Gears; Cleans, Enamels and Sells 
Bicycles and Supplies.


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MARTIN & PARRISH, Physicians and Surgeons, South Side.

C.W. ADAMS. 
Merchant Tailor and Haberdasher
KIRKSVILLE, MO.

Richard Wagner Conservatory of Justice and Languages
STUDIES:--Piano, Organ, Violin, Guitar, Mandolin, Voice Culture, German, French, Italian, Latin 
and Greek, Harmony, History of Music, Musical Theory. The Summer School opens June 17, 1901, 
Classes will be organized in Harmony, History of Music, Musical Methods and Theory, German, French 
and Latin. Students soliciting are paid a commission of $2 for each pupil secured.


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MARTIN & PARRISH, Physicians and Surgeons, South Side.

It is up to you.
We have spared no pains or expense to equip our plant with the best and the latest improved machinery; 
we filter all water used;buy the best of materials on the market; employ none but the most competent 
help and guarantee that we are fully prepared to give you the most exquisite laundry work. Give us a 
trial and be convinced.
Spears' Steam Laundry.

Cowan & Loney
TAILORS
Press your Clothes For $1 per Month


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