isa-normaladvance-1903-00034

Description:	34THE NORMAL ADVANCE.found themselves too busily engaged to attendone of Professor Dryers Cross Country lectures onGeography the Dr. was compelled to give another one when they had more time at their disposal.On November 14, Professor Henry was calledto his country home, on account of the severe illness of his brother-in-law, Mr. Fields. Mr. Fieldsis the father of Rupert Fields, a former studenthere.Brunner:—(watching another fellow go bywith his girl.) All my hopes are smattered, allmy joys are subsided.Frank L. McElroy, who so successfully managed the State Field Meet for us last year, is havingequally as good success as principal of PinkleyStreet School in Brazil Indiana. Mr. McElroy ismarried and is now living in a cozy little cottageat 20 Blaine Street, Brazil.Mr. Doane (reflectively), I like black eyes alright, but I like to see the black all in the pupil.Mr. Keeney :—There you go again, condemningathletics for ladies.Alfred Henry, 02 has charge of the Preparatory Department of the Normal this year. Itspeaks well for Mr. Henry to be chosen to thisposition.First Prof.—You used the same joke in Chapel Exercises this morning, that I intended to usetomorrow morning.Second Prof:—Oh well! there is another justas good in the same paper.The primary teacher was required to teachPhysiology. She had carefully taught her pupilssome points on bad air and ventilation, and drilled on them day after day.One morning, not at the regular hour for thatdrill, she thought she would test the pupils practical knowledge of the facts she had been giving.So she said, If you should come into this roomsome day and find it very warm and close, whatwould you do ?A pause, then one hand went up boldly.Well Carl? said the teacher.Id sweat.According to one of our boys in Chicago, theState Normal has instituted a new department-He arrived at this conclusion from the letter headof the Athletic Association which he read as follows :J. P. Kimmel,Edith McClure,—Love Directors.Mr. Markley, who will be remembered as a 01graduate is teaching at Poneto, Wells County,Indiana, this year. Jake, will you step here a moment, please ? said Lawyer Baines, calling to the horse jockeywho was passing. Im thinking of selling thishorse. The man who wants him offers $100 forhim. Is that enough ? After Jake had carefully examined the horseand had tried his pace, he said, No. Mr. Baines,that is not enough for this horse. He is worth$150. Mr. Baines thanked Jake and on his advice raised his price to $150 and sold the horse.A short time after this, Jake came to the lawyer to ask his advice about some point in law.Mr. Baines gave it and afterwards sent in his billfor $20 for legal advice.Jake replied:—Mr. Baines, debtor (to theamount of $25) to Jake Sutton for professional advice that saved him (Mr. Baines) $50. Deductyour fee and send me the remainder. F. R.IN MEMORIAM.Leslie A. Johnson died Sunday, November 9,1902, at the home of his parents in this city.The deceased was a model young man and hada bright future before him. His death causesgreat sorrow in his family and among his host offriends.He had attended High School for two years andwas in his second term at the Normal when takenill with typhoid fever only two weeks prior to hisdeath. He was a member of the Trinity M. E.Church and also a member of the U. B. choir andSunday School. He was an energetic student, asteadfast friend, a loving brother and an obedientson, and his memory will long be cherished by allwho knew him.
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