Bucknell University - L Agenda Yearbook (Lewisburg, PA)

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20 D BUCKXHLL rXIVHKSITY SS ■ EZRA LEHiMAN, ' 99. Ezra Lehman, Ph. D. , was born January i8, 1871, at Chambersburg, Pa. He was educated at tlie Shippens- burg, Pa., .State Normal Scliool, Bucknell University and the University of Pennsylvania. Previous to bis en- trance upon a course of post-graduate study at the last- named institute, in 1900, Mr. Lehman filled the chair of English at the Shippensburg Normal School, .• fter one year ' s graduate study at the University he was appointed Harrison Pellow in English, and held that position until the completion of his course in 1903. From this date until the discontinuance of the work in 1906 be was an associate editor of the New Lippincott Dictionary of the English Language. Though tendered a good position in one of the leading colleges of the South Dr. Lehman de- cided to remain in the East, and accepted a position on the English Staff of the Commercial High School of Brooklyn, N. Y. His present residence is at Elmhurst, N. V. Mr. Lehman was married in 1900 to Miss Louise D. Lane, ' 93, Institute. ' 00. CHARLES WAY HARVEY Charles Way Harvey was born in Cliester County, Pa., September 11, 1870. He received his early training in the Marlboro Public Schools, Union High School, and Pierce ' s Business College, Philadelphia. After serving for several years as clerk for different firms he entered the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, where he worked with Moody, Torrey and others. Recognizing the need for a better edu- cation, Mr. Harvey entered Bucknell Academy in Septem- ber, 1893, and graduated from the same in June, 1895, and from Bucknell College in 1900. Wliile at Bucknell Mr. Harvey was the very life and supporting pillar of all the Christian organizations. His college course was interrupted for one year to serve as College Secretary for the Pennsvl- vania Y. M. C. . . After graduating from college he acted as Field Secretary for the Pennsylvania Y. M. C. .A. for two years. In 1902 be accepted a call from the International Y. M. C. -A. to take up .Association work in China, and re- mained in the service until the fall of 190b, when he re- turned to .■ merica on a furlough. It is an occasion for un- usual pride to Bucknell to have a son whose life for the cross has been so fruitful and whose possibilities are so ' ' ' ' ' REV. FRANK ANDERSON, 01 Rev. Frank .Anderson, pastor of the Baptist Church at Millville, N. J., is one of the rising young men of the min- istry. Born of Swedish parents, March 4, 187(1, in Wilming- ton, Del., one of ten children, Mr. .Anderson has fought his own way from childhood to his present place in the world. From (iranimar .School to rivet beater, thence to an inspect- orship in a large factory- are the successive steps in his early career. He now yielded to his old desire to enter tlie min- istry, and accordingly entered South Jersey Institute, in 1894, to prepare himself, . fter having by iiis own efforts reached graduation he entered Bucknell, where he was a representative student, and engaged in all the various stu- dent enterprises, preached in neighboring churclies, was F Utor-iu-Chief of the 1901 L ' .Agk.nd. , and a member of Phi ( ' Tammi Delta F ' raternity. He graduated in 1901 Siiniiiia Cum J.aitde. Mr. .Anderson later received the Master ' s de- gree, A.M., pro nicrito. .After graduation he pursued a course at Crozer, interrupted by the death of his wife and completed later, As a pastor Mr. .Anderson was eminently successful. .At Diving Creek, N. J., he built a 7,000 church with a inemberslii]) of but 158. .At Millville, N. J., to which place lie was called in 1904, be has been a powerful helper of the young people. Aside from his profession. Rev. .Ander- son has a fine reputation as a public speaker and as a writer. ..■ V ,

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' ■- ■ . ' a L ' AGENDA 19 Bucknell Alumiii Club, a member of the Sun- bury Board of Trade, the County Bar Association, and of Lodge No. 22, F. and A. M. DR. EDGAR KIAIMEL SHUMAKER, ' 99. Dr. Shumaker was born in Oakland, Pa., March 14, 1879. He received his preparatory training in the New Bethlehem Public Schools. After taking his Freshman and Sophomore years with the class of ' 99 at Bucknell, Mr. Shumaker took a course in pliarmacy in the Pittsburg College, from which he graduated with honor in 1899. During the succeeding two years lie served as .Assistant Professor of Chemistry in the Western Pennsylvania Medical College. He graduated in medicine in 1902. and after a few months ' service in tlie St. Jolm ' -. Ceneral Hospital, located at New Bethlehem, Pa., where he lias since practiced. Dr. Shumaker is a member of Sigma Alpha F;psilon, Beta Phi Sigma (pharmacy). Nii Sigma Nu (medical I, and the Clarion County and the Pennsylvania .State Medical Societies. CULLEN FRAZER SHIPAIAN, ' 99. CuUen Frazer Shipman was born and reared in Rocke- feller Township, Northumberland County, Pa. His early education was received on the farm and in the district school. i sixteen years of age he began teaching his home school, and succeeded himself for several terms. He prepared himself for college and his chosen profession by private studv and by attending the Pennsylvania State Normal School at Mi ' llersville, Pa., and the Missionary In- stitute at Selins Grove, Pa. He entered Susquehanna Uni- versity in 1894, where he completed his Freshmen and Sophomore years. He then completed his course (classical) in Bucknell University, graduating Sumiiia Cinii Laiide in 1899. He at once took up the study of law in the office of Hon. .S. P. Wolverton, in Sunbury, la., and was admitted in due course to the Nortliumberland County Bar and the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. He opened an office in Sunbury, and in this brief time has built up an extensive practice. Mr. Shipman is an ardent and prominent member of manv organizations, being a Democrat politically. Secre- tary of the .Sunbury OLIVER J. DECKER, ' 99. Of our younger alumni, perhaps no one has gained more prominence in his chosen profession than Oliver J. Decker, attorney and counsellor-at-law, of Williamsport, Pa. Born in . rmstrong Township, Lycoming County, Pa., he has realized the fondest hopes and aspirations entertained for him by his parents, who are of sturdy (German tongue. He was graduated from Bucknell Academy in 1895, and from Bucknell College in the classical course in 1899. While at college he carried off several prizes, among them being tlie Freshman Es ay Prize and tlie one establislied by the class of 1871. His prominence in the literary activities of the college is further evidenced by his having been Kditor-in-Chief of the Bucknell Mirror and L ' Acknda. . t graduation he was a commencement speaker. He was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity, . tter graduating from Bucknell Mr. Decker attended the law department at the University of Pennsylvania. He was admitted to the Bar of Lycoming County, October 27, 1902. Since then he has built up for liimself a very extensive practice.

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CL y) L ' AGENDA 21 CREIGHTON M. KONKLE, ' 01. Prominent among Bucknell ' s younger alumni is Creigh- ton M. Konkle, A. M., class of 1901, of New Kensington, Pa. He graduated from the Montoursville High School in 1894, and the following year from the Lycoming Countv Normal School. After teaching for three years lie entered Bucknell in 1897. During his college course Mr. Konkle specialized in science, although he took the classical course. In col- lege activities he was energetic and enthusiastic, and was a leading spirit among the undergraduates of his day. He was manager of the base ball team in 1901, and as manager of the L ' Agend. displayed business capabilities that have been helpful to him since graduation. Mr. Konkle also served as editor-in-chief of the Orange and Blue. He was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. In 1901 Mr. Konkle graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts, and a year later received the Master ' s degree pro merito. After grad- uation he entered the general office of the American Tin Plate Company, New York City, and has been with the con- cern ever since, following the Company to Pittsburg when it was consolidated with the .American Sheet Steel Company. In 1905 he was transferred to New Kensington, where he holds the responsible position of chief clerk in the Pitts- burg and Pennsylvania Works of the above Companv. Mr. Konkle is a tireless worker, has fine businesss qualifications and is a loyal and ardent alumnu of his Alma Mater. CHARLES ELLSWORTH HANKEY, ' 01. Charles Ellsworth Hankey was born and reared on a farm in Jefferson County, Pa. He, like so many other boys of the country who later become inflamed with the desire for higher education, was obliged to start his educational career in the country schools. Having attained what thev could offer, he furthered his preparatory training by taking a course in Dayton Academy. As his tastes were strongly inclined toward the teaching profession he decided to fit himself especially for ihat work, and accordingly took a course at the Clarion State Normal School at Clarion, Pa. Having now obtained a broader vision of education, lie be- came enthused with the desire to make further research into its realms. Bucknell was made the choice of his college. He graduated from this institution with credit in the classi- cal course in 1901. He immediately took up the teaching profession, serving two years as Principal of the Kittaii- ning. Pa., High School, one year as Principal of the Clarion, Pa., Public Schools, and thence to the time of his death, in February, 1907, acted very ably and success- full} ' as the Supervising Principal of the Kittan- ning Public Schools. DR. SAMUEL CALVIN SMITH, ' 01. Samuel Calvin Smith entered Bucknell in 1898, where he was an enthusiast in all worthy student enterprises. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity ; organized the Dramatic Club; Foot Ball Manager, 1900; Junior Ball Com- mittee, and Artist of 1901 L ' Agenda. He graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Science in 1901. He entered Jef- ferson Medical College the following fall, where he was a member of the Phi Alpha Sigma Medical Fraternitv, Foot Ball Manager and Business Manager of his Class Book. On graduation Mr. Smith won the Practice of Medicine Prize, G. U. Prize, and received Honorable mention in Child Dis- eases. In 1905 he was granted the degree of Master of Sci- ence by Bucknell University. In June, 1905, Dr. Smith was married to Miss Louise Warriner, Bucknell Seminarv, ' 00. They reside in Hollidaysburg, Pa. , where the former has taken up the practice of his father, now retired.