Capital University - Capitalian Yearbook (Columbus, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 199 of the 1915 volume:

MDCDXV The Student� Capital University 1915 Voleme Qine Tlic Cli.tmplin FrfM, College Printer� , Colmnlmt. 01ii Introductory Faculty .... Alumni ..... Classes..... Societies... History .... Athletics .. College Life Advertisers .. Autographs DEDICATED to Frederick William SteUhom, D ,0o? Esteemed and Beloved Oeasi of the Theological Seminary, Whose speech and teaching is not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and power. Frederick William Stellhorn, D.D. G Frederick William Stellhorn, O. D. T S OT generally known to the general public even in Columbus, yet in his particular I'iV! sphere one of its most distinguished citizens, Frederick William Stellhorn, D.D., I V now seventy-three, faithfully delivers daily lectures on Exegesis, Dogmatics and Ethics in the Theological Seminary and attends to the many other duties which he is called upon to perform as Dean of the Seminary and one of America’s leading Lutheran theologians. His wide learning, profound and exact thinking and plain, trans- parent speech have given him an eminence thruout our land and other lands, and the influence of his labors on the development of the Ohio Synod and other synods is every where acknowledged. Dr. Stellhorn was born in Hanover, Germany, October 2, 1841. His parents were poor in this world’s goods, but rich in faith, and carefully attended not only to the secular training of their promising son, but especially to the development of his spiritual life. In parochial school he learned the beautiful sentences of Luther’s Catechism, the heart-touching narratives of Bible History and the grand old Lutheran hymns. These things became the treasures of his life. In his thirteenth year, his parents emigrated to America and located in Fort Wayne, Ind. A week later the family lost their father, he having fallen victim to the ravages of cholera. But an older brother was able to care for the widow and children so that Frederick could secure an education. He entered the parochial school of Dr. Sihler’s congregation and was confirmed the following spring, in his fifteenth year. Though the means of the family were limited, yet is was desired that the growing youth should continue his studies, so in the fall of 1857 arrangements were made for him to enter the practical Missouri Synod Seminary in Fort Wayne. Two years later he went to St. Louis to complete his classical education and was graduated from Con- cordia College in I 862. Three years later he was graduated from the Concordia Semi- nary in the same city. Dr. Stellhorn’s pastoral career was not to be long, for the Lord had even greater tasks in store for him. He at first assisted Rev. J. F. Buenger in the latter’s large con- gregation in St. Louis, but in a short time was prostrated by a sun-stroke from which he slowly recovered. Though he was eager to continue his ministerial work, the effects of the stroke compelled him to resign against the wishes of the people. In 1 867 he re-entered the ministry and became pastor of a small congregation in Indiana where the work was less trying and there was some leisure for study. His stay there, however, was brief, for in 1869 he was called to a professorship in North Western College at Watertown, Wis. In this congenial position he spent five years teaching ancient languages. In 1874 his Alma Mater in Fort Wayne called him to a similar position on her faculty, which he accepted, expecting to enter a large field of service to the Church. At the end of six years, however, troubles began for the young professor. Though he was a teacher of languages, theology never ceased to interest him to a great degree. As a member of the church, too, he was deeply interested in her doctrinal life. It hap- pened now that about 1880 the Missouri Synod under the leaderdvn o( D . W ' h r taught a doctrine of election practically Calvinistic in its tenor and this Professor Stell- 7 Korn, as a true Bible student and Lutheran, could not accept. His sincerity, love for truth and loyalty to true Lutheranism constrained him to wage war on so pernicious a doc- trine. Gladly did he receive a little later an invitation to become professor at the Ohio Synod’s Seminary at Columbus, for the position of this body on the question was ex- actly his. So since 1881 he has been connected with Capital University, for which the school and the Ohio Synod can never be sufficiently grateful. During the early years of his service at Capital, Professor Stcllhorn taught German and Theology. After the resignation of President Schuette, he served as executive of the institution from 1894 to 1900. In 1903 he was elected Dean of the Theological Seminary to succeed the now sainted Dr. Matthias Loy. On October 2, 191 1, a large celebration was held at Christ’s Church and in the Loy Auditorium in honor of the Doc- tor’s seventieth birthday and the thirtieth year of his service at Capital. During this long term of years, Dr. Stellhorn has been a faithful laborer at our school, carefully training one class after the other, not only in the fundamentals, but also in the niceties of theology. His zeal, faith, love and Christian bearing have won for him a warm spot in the hearts of the students and professors. Since Dr. Stellhorn’s arrival in Columbus, his service has been of untold value to the school and the church. When the clouds of the predestination controversy hung low he bravely championed the doctrine of the Scriptures. Throughout all these years he has withstood the attacks of the Missourians and even now is occasionally called upon to defend the truth once more. Dr. Stellhorn has always distinguished himself as a scholar and writer, and, from his able pen the church has received many contributions of lasting merit. Among his greater works are a Kurzgefasstes Woerterbuch zum griechischen Neuen Testament’’ (2nd edit. 1905), which is widely used in American and European Seminaries; A Brief Commentary on the Four Gospels for Study and Devotion,” 1891; “Annota- tions on the Acts of the Apostles,” 1896; The Error of Modern Missouri,” 1897; Die Pastoralbriefe Pauli uebersetzt und erklacrt” (2 vols.), 1899; “The Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans Briefly Explained, 1899; and Schriftbeweiss des luther- ischen Katechismus. In 1896 as a recognition of his theological scholarship Muhlen- berg College conferred upon him the degree of Doctor of Divinity. From 1881 to 1898, with a brief intermission, he was editor of the Lutherischc Kirchenzeiiung. Since 1882 the Theologische Zeilblacttcr, the Ohio Synod’s theolog- ical organ, has received the best of his editorial attention. His theological contributions, book reviews and notes on ecclesiastical problems and tendencies reveal a thoroughly trained mind and keenly observant eye. In 1866, Professor Stellhorn married Christina Buenger, who was a model of faithfulness to him in all his trials till her death in 1899. In this union eight children were born, four sons and four daughters. Two of the sons are pastors at Sandusky and St. Mary’s, Ohio, and a third Executive of the Home Mission Board. In 1901 Dr. Stellhorn entered upon a second union with Louise Lang Darst, of Fremont, Ohio. With advancing old age, the Doctor has grown weaker, as is only natural, and has been relieved of some of his branches by newer professors. Yet he daily meets his stu- dents in third year Dogmatics, Ethics and Exegesis. In the department of Exegesis he displays a singularly accurate judgment and a broad and critical knowledge of Scripture languages. His desire is to be found under the harness of the Lord” until his life’s work is ended. 8 Foreword HIS, the initial issue of the CAPITALIAN, marks the inception of a new spirit and the fulfillment of a long thwarted desire. Serious obstacles, seemingly insur- mountable, have deterred our predecessors from embarking upon a similar enter- prise. The first noteworthy attempt was that of the Publishing Association in the spring of 1913; but, because of difficulty in financing the publication, the project was abandoned. Such preliminary work, however, as was completed at that time, has since proved of material aid to the present management. To Mr. John Sheetz, ’13, special recognition is due for what at that time may have seemed to him to have been an unproductive effort. This fall a striking crystallization of sentiment in favor of such a publication com- pelled the attention of our Publishing Association. To avoid repetition of former mistakes, a committee was chosen to investigate thoroughly the possibility of success and upon a favor- able report the project was launched shortly before the Christmas vacation. Our publication is unique in that it is the work of the school as a whole, rather than that of any individual class. This innovation was necessitated by the paucity of members in the upper classes, and the fact that the members of graduating classes were already overburdened with numerous school duties. As this is the initial number, our treatment of the subject matter is, in many cases, quite unusual. The history of Capital University is of special interest and is a work of distinctive merit. It being our conviction that local humor too often is nothing more than personal insinuation and that at the best it is too transient for a publication of this nature will account for the lack of any distinctly humorous department. To the efforts of a part, rather than to the work of the entire staff, should the suc- cess of this annual be attributed. To Miss Lois Lenski we are much indebted for the excellent and tastefully executed captions. To the co-operation of the faculty and espe- cially of President O. Mees do we owe the impetus and confidence so necessary to the successful completion of our task. To our critics and for the student body itself we hope to have proved that if we take the proper initiative our accomplishments will far exceed the common estimate of our ability. And that this new spirit, thus instilled in our student body, will produce results in the future is our earnest hope. To you, our kind friends and readers, we give a glimpse of our student life, and hope that the merits of this, our first attempt, will, in your judgment, far outweigh the faults which you may find. 9 Managing Editor Ernest O. Armbruster Assistant Editors j Walter F. Sheetz ( William H. Gysan Business Manager Henry F. Schuh Advertising Manager Aaron Ahn Circulation Manager Lammert Redelfs Department Editors Faculty Editor Walter O. Hauck Alumni Editor Paul W. Nesper Class Editors l Luther Spoehr i Edward Pflueger Organization Editors Leonhard Ludwig i Feodor Schmidt Athletic Editors William F. Schmidt i Carl Hemminghaus Literary (Historian) Ed.lor Carl E. Linder College Life Jacob Sause Harry Monesmith Clarence Meyers Top Row—E. Pflueger, L. Spochr, P. Nesper, C. Hemminghaus, W. Schmidt, C. Linder, C. Meyer, H. Monesmith, J. Sause, L. Redelfs, A. Ahn. BOTTOM Row—L. Ludwig, W. Hauck, E. O. Armbruster, W. Gysan, W. F. Scheetz, H. Schuh, F. Schmidt. 11 Colies© Board of Directors Term Expires Rev. C. F. W. Allwardt, A.M., President, Hamilton, O..., 1918 Rev. L. H. Burry, A.M., Secretary, Charleston, W. Va... 1918 Rev. F. A. Boehme, Youngstown, O 1916 Rev. M. C. Hecht, A.M., Dayton, O . 1920 Rev. F. H. Winterhoff, A.M., Pemberville, O 1920 Rev. Huso Schmidt, A.B., Middletown, O 1916 Rev. F. H. Schuh, Ph.D., Toledo, O 1918 Rev. A. F. Nicklas, A.B., Ann Arbor, Mich . 1918 Prof. G. A. Fange, Dayton, O. 1916 Herman Benzin, Columbus, O 1917 C. Nagel, Springfield, O 1920 John Binckley, Columbus, O. 1915 . 1916 Philip Herrnstein, Circleville, O. 1916 D. A. Ebinger, Columbus, O 1920 Standing Committees of the Board Treasurcr S. A. Singer Executive Committee John Binckley D. A. Ebinger Philip Herrnstein Auditing Committee Carl Ackermann 12 C. F. Mayer Herman Benzin ANY a young man would be ready to devote his strength and life to the cause of the church if he had the means to procure the necessary education. To assist worthy young men in this direction, scholarships have been founded by friends of the school throughout the bounds of Synod. The use of these scholarships, which pay the tuition, can be obtained upon application accompanied by necessary assurance of good character and studious habits. The following is a list of donors of scholarships and may it inspire many others to pave the way for worthy men into the service of the church. L. Gloeser Jacob F. Snyder John B. Snyder Peter Scheld G. R. Wanemacker (Jrias Fink Geo. Baughman Mrs. Baughman Mary C. Baughman Wm. Bruning Frank Bruning Philip Zorn Miss C. Ruthardt Miss Louise Hensel J. N. McKonkey Henry Heffner S. J. Kibler Ephraim Stahl Mr. J. Hespcnheidc Mrs. J. Hespenheide Benedict Emch Miss Lizzie Valentine Fred Berk H. P. Deuscher Mrs. Jackson Stein Mrs. J. P. Weismann John Lachman Emma Emmelhaintz Mr. and Mrs. H. Steinmeyer C. Nagel Philip and Katherine Lentz Henry Albrecht fohn Hahn Louis Glueck Wm. A. Krieger E. Cronenwett Mrs. J. L. Trauger Mrs. Krause C. H. L. Schuette F. J. Heer F. R. Guthke G. D. Simen Henry Aiders G. A. Dobler (3) I. J. Dobler J. G. Pfeiffer Rev. W. F. Helle H. S. Smith Joseph Nothstein John Schwcarer ''I -?. Wm. Sheatsley Geo. A. Fuchs Fred W. Snyder Henry Berk The Misses Benninghofen Herman H. Rogge J. F. Rogge I. D. Meyer Garelt A. Garrells John A. Koch Frederick Schmid Fred. E. Witker C. F. Theiss Wm. Scheid Mary lohnson H. Steinmeyer T. J. Schafer Volkman Yous D. F. Schuette N. N. (3) 13 THE greatest need of Capital University is a permanent endowment fund suffi- cient to pay the operating expenses of the school. A good beginning has been made, but the present endowment is far from sufficient for the regular needs of our school. A number of former students and friends of Capital University have given, or bequeathed handsome sums for this purpose. It should be the heart’s desire of every Alumni or former student to have C. U. amply en- dowed with funds ample to supply its every need. The efficiency of the work at C. U. will grow as the funds grow to procure the necessary supplies and equipment. The following is a list of our present benefactors and funds: Emmelhainz Fund Simen Birch Finke Anspach The N. N. “ Zies Pemberville Poorman Rush Heffner E. Schmid Stiffler Weidner Daeuble Hotter Mechling Clessler Bcntz S. S. Annuity Fund Baughman Miller Hueseman Kettering Gehritz Wachendorf Frederick Mack Kamper Wm. Frechtling Heertz C. Smith Stratuer Shelley Blumenshein Bickel Wolf 14 rnumam Matthias Loy, D.D. March 17, 1828 January 26, 1915 15 Professor Matthias Lot, D.D. 16 o N 'I HE 26tK of January, 1915, Capital University lost the man who longer | 1 than any other had been a member of its faculties, both in active service as a teacher and as Professor Emeritus. This was the Rev. Professor Mat- thias Loy, D.D., whose connection with the institution goes back to March, 1 S65. During these fifty years, he was actively engaged in the work of teaching for about thirty-eight years, having been retired twelve years ago cn account of serious impairment of health. Dr. Loy was born in Cumberland Co., Pa., on the 17th of March, 1828. His father was a Roman Catholic, but his pious mother a staunch Lutheran, and to her influence he always largely attributed his interest in the church. His early educa- tion he received in the Academy at Harrisburg. When still a very young man, he came to Ohio, first to serve as an employee in a printing establishment of another church at Circleville, Ohio. While there he was persuaded to enter the recently es- tablished Seminary of the Joint Synod at Columbus, as a pupil of his colleague of later times, the sainted Professor W. L. Lehmann. At the age of twenty-one, in 1849, he was called as pastor to Delaware, Ohio, and for sixteen years he served this congregation, although often in ill health. He entered upon his duties as Professor of Theology in Columbus in 1865, serving also in the college as occupant of the chair of Mental and Moral Sciences. He was editor of the Lutheran Standard since April, 1864, and in 1881 founded the Theological Magazine. He served as President of the Joint Synod for eighteen years, 1860-78, and later again, 1880-92. After the death of Professor Lehmann, in 1880, he served as President of Capital University and received later the degree of D.D. from Muhlenberg College. He was a very prolific author. Among his works are an “Essay on the Ministry,” The Doctrine of Justification by Faith,” “Sermons on the Gospels,” “Christian Prayer,” The Christian Church,” Story of My Life,” Augsburg Confession,” “Sermon on the Mount,” “Sermons on the Epistles,” Life and Deeds of Dr. Martin Luther,” translated from German. He frequently contributed to our periodicals, German and English. Dr. Loy was a leading representative and protagonist of conservative and con- fessional Lutheranism. He did much to establish the principle for which the Joint Synod of Ohio has stood and still stands. 17 Rev. W. M. Reynolds. D.D............................................... 1850-1854 Rev. C. Spielmann ..............................................-...... 1854-1857 Rev. W. F. Lehmann..................................................... 1857-1880 Rev. M. Loy, D.D....................................................... 1881-1890 Rev. C. H. L. Schuette, D.D......................................... 1890-1894 Rev. F. W. Stellhorn, D.D.......................................... 1894-1900 Rev. F. W. Stellhorn, D.D., Acting President....................... 1900-1901 Rev. L. H. Schuh, Ph.D.............................................. 1901-1912 Rev. R. C. H. Lenski, A.M., President Pro Tern...................... 1912-1913 Rev. Otto Mees, A.B................... ................................ 1913- The President's Residence 18 FACULTY 19 President Otto Mees 20 TTO MEES, eighth president of Capital University, is the youngest executive in its history. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, February 19, 1879. Both his paternal and maternal lineage is distinguished, for his grandfather. Rev. K. Mees was lor a half a century pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Colum- bus; his father. Dr. Theo. Mees, Ph.D., is Professor of Mental Science and Theology at Capital University; and his mother, daughter of Rev. E. A. Brauer, form- erly Professor of Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. President Mees attended the Columbus Public Schools until his tenth year and afterwards studied three years at the Woodvillc Normal School, having moved there with his father who became its president in 1888. In 1894 he entered Capital Uni- versity and was graduated from the college in 1898, and in 1901 from the Seminary. After his Seminary graduation. Professor Mees did not enter the active ministry, but went to Europe, studied at Berlin and Leipzig in 1901-2, and traveled extensively, especially in Italy. Vhile in turope, a call was sent to him by the congregation at Coraopolis, Pa., which he accepted. During his pastorate of ten years he built up a well organized congregation which will never forget his untiring zeal and splendid success. In Synod, too. Rev. Mees soon began to show his ability, serving as English Secretary of the Eastern District and contributing to the Lutheran Standard. Eight or ten congregations extended calls to him, but he remained with the promising Coraopolis parish. In the fall of 1912, after the resignation of Dr. L. H. Schuh, Ph.D., Rev. Mees was called to the presidency of Capital. He accepted and entered upon the new duties January 1, 1913, at the age of thirty-three. In his initial address at Christ’s Church he struck the keynote which has characterized his whole administration—progressiveness. Energetic and zealous himsell he has infused a spirit of progress into the life and activity of the whole University. Since his arrival a Science Hall has been constructed and equipped, the Rudolf Memorial Library built, a central heating plant erected, the courses standardized, an Arts-Agricultural and Normal course planned, a chair of History established, endowments increased and the attendance raised to the 200 mark. Being a young man himself President Mees has interested the younger Alumni in the affairs of the school and has won for it many new benefactors and friends. In the fall of 1914 St. Paul’s congregation of Toledo called President Mees as its pastor, but after earnest deliberation and much anxiety he returned the call and re- mained to continue his splendid work at Capital. President Mees’ home on the campus is cheered by his faithful wife Clara, nee Christiansen, whom he married in 1903, and four happy children, Elsa, Gertrude, Robert and Ruth. Though the presidential duties are trying and take up most of his time, yet he occasionally contributes to the Lutheran Standard, Theological Magazine and other educational magazines. Some years ago he translated Luther’s volume on the Psalms in the Lenker series. In Pittsburg he directed a chorus and for the last two years has directed the Lutheran Choral Society in Columbus. He is also the present director of the Capital University Glee Club. Invitations from congregations, societies and brotherhoods now and then call him away to make addresses and deliver sermons in the interest of the school. His democratic spirit, intense zeal and progressive policies have made him beloved both at the University-and abroad. 21 Geo. H. Schodde, Ph.D., D.D. Born at Allegheny, Pa., 1854. Capital U. 1872, A.B.; Theological Scm. 1875; U. of Leipzig 1877, Ph.D.; (D.D. Pa. College, Gettysburg, Pa., 1885). Prof. Greek, Capital U. and Prof, of Theology since 1881. Former Editor Theol. Mag. -and Lutheran Standard; Author, The Protestant Church in Germany, 1903; Translator: Book of Enoch and Book of Jubilees (from Ethiopic) ; Delitzch's Day in Capernaum. 1890; Weiss’ Religion of the New Testament, 1905; Weiss' Commentary on the New Testament (4 volumes), 1906. Contr. to various magazines. 22 F. W. Stellhorn, D.D. See Dedicatory) Biography. Geo. K. Leonard, A.M. Born at Augusta County, Va„ 1847. Normal School, Bloomington, 111., 1872-76. Capital U. 1880, A.M. Teacher in Grammar School. Prin- cipal of Preparatory Dept. Capital U. 1883-1913. Professor of Science Capital U. 1895-1913. Pro- fessor Emeritus of Science. Science Hall equipped by Alumni named Leonard Science Hall, in his honor. S. A. Singer, A.B. Born near Canton, Ohio, 1871. Capital U. 1896, A.B. Acting Professor Math. C. U. 1896-97. Cornell U. special student in Math., Physics, As- tronomy. Professor of Math. C. U. since 1898. Treas. C. U. 23 Edward Pfeiffer, A.M. Born at Columbus, Ohio, 1857. Ohio State U., 1876; Capital U. 1878, A.B.; 1881, A.M. The- ological Sem. Columbus, Ohio. Ordained to Luth- eran Ministry 1881. Pastorates: Allegheny, Pa., 1881-85; Delaware, Ohio, 1885-90; Fremont. Ohio, 1890-99. Prof. Theology in Seminary and Prof. German, Capital U. since 1899. Pres. Publication Board, Foreign Mission Board, Inner Mission League, Association for Distribution of Missionary Literature C. U. Alumni Association. Editor Lit- tle Missionary,” 1886-91 ; editor Missionary Dept. Lutheran Standard since 1891; translator: Anti- Calvinism, 1881 ; author: Mission Studies, 1908. 2d edition 1912. Theo. Mees, Ph.D. Born at Columbus, O., 1848. Concordia Coll., Fort Wayne, Ind., 1865-68, St. Louis Theol. Sem. 1872, spl. studies philology and theology; U. of Berlin and U. of Leipzig, 1872-74. (hon. Ph.D. Capital U., 1899). Ordained to Lutheran Min- istry 1874; Prof. Latin and Hebrew Capital U., 1875-88; Pres. Teachers' Sem. Woodvillc. O., 1888-1903; Prof. Mental and Normal Science C.U. and Prof. Theology in Seminary since 1903. Asst, pastor St. Paul's Ch. Columbus, 1874-88. Editor Journal of Pedagogy, 1900, Theol. Mag., 1912. Author: Doctrinal History of Predestination from 1517-1580, 1891; School Government and Methods, 1895. Contr. to various mags. 24 Reuben V. Schmitt, A.M Born at Columbus, 1877. Capital U. 1896, A.B. Columbus Thcol. Scm. 1898. Ordained to Luther- an Ministry 1899. Pastorates; Chattanooga, O. 1899-1905; Marion. Ind. 1905-06. Prof. Classical Languages and History C.U. 1906-11. Prof. Class- ical Languages 1911—. Student at Graduate Schools of Chicago U., Cornell U. and Michigan U. Capital U. A.M. 1907. Acting Prof, of Greek at Ohio State University 1914. President of Acad- emy Dept, of C.U. Carl Ackermann, A.M., Ph.D. Born at Wooster, O. 1858. Clyde H.S. '73. Canaan Academy 1873-74. Capital U. 1879. A.B. (Capital U. A.M., 1884); Ph.D. 1901 Columbus Theol. Sem. 84. Ordained to Lutheran Ministry 1884. Post Graduate Correspondence Courses Wooster and Chicago U. Pastorates: Attica, O. 1884-90; Lilhopolis, O. 1890-91 ; Fremont, O. 1891-92; Fostoria. O. 1892-94; Lima. O. 1894-96 and 1898-1907. President of Lima College 1893-97; Dean and Professor of Rhetoric, Psychology, and Math. 1897-1907 Lima College. President Pacific Seminary Olympia, Wash. 1907-09. Prof, of Eng- lish Capital U. 1909—. Lecturer and contributor to religious and educational magazines. Chairmr ; of Committee on Music (Hymnal, etc.) Translator and author of juvenile books. 25 R. C. H. Lenski, A.M. Born at Greifcnbcrg, Prussia, 1864. Capital U. 1885. A.B., A.M. Columbus Theol. Sem. Or- dained to Lutheran Ministry 1887. Pastorates: Baltimore 1887-8; Trenton, O. 1888-92; Spring- field. O. 1892-9; Anna. O. 1899-1911; Prof, of Greek and German. Capital U. Prof, of Theol. Sem. 191 1—. Editor Lulhcrische Kirchenzeitung, since 1904. Author: Biblischc Fraucnbilder” 1695, His Footsteps, Studies for Edification from Life of Christ 1898; “Eisenach Gospel Se- lections, 2 vols. 1910; Eisenach Epistle Selections, 2 vols. 1914. Paul J. Mackensen, A.M. Born at Ontario, Canada. 1883. Walkerton High School. Ontario; Capital U. A.B. 1904. Theo- logical Seminary. Ordained to the Lutheran Min- istry 1907. Pastorate: Wheeling, W. Va. 1907-11. Professor of German Language and Literature, Cap- ital U. 1911—.Leave of absence 1912-13. Post Graduate Course U. of Michigan. A.M.; candi- date for Ph.D. Asst. Instructor in German U. of M. 1912-13. Resumed professorship at C.U. 1914. 26 C. B. Gohdes, A.M. Born at Wangcrin, Pomerania. Germany. Gym- nasium Germany, Capital U. 1885, A.M. Theo- logical Scm. 1888. Ordained to Lutheran Ministry 1888. Pastorates: Peru, V. Va. 1888-89; Balti- more. Md. 1899-92; New Orleans. La. 1892-98; San Antonio. Tex. 1898-1903; Baltimore, Md. 1903-1909; Anna. O. Prof, of History. Capital U. since 1912. Contributor to Lutheran Publica- tions. Contr. to Lutheran Survey. Editor of Lutheran Youth. K. G. Busch, A.B., B.Sc. Born at Woodville, O., 1883. Capital U., 1903, B.Sc. 1904, A.B. Theol. Seminary 1906. Post Graduate course at U. of M. Science and Modern Languages. Prof, of Science Lenoir College, Hick- ory, N. C. Prof, of Science and Math. Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minn. Prof, of Science Cap- ital U. 1914—. 27 J. Sheatsley, A.M. Born near Paris, O., 1859. State Normal, Ind. Teacher, in public schools. Capital U. 1882-4; Columbus Thcol. Scm. 1887. Chicago Theol. Sem. S.T.B. (hon. A.M., Capital U. 1901) Pastorates: Canaan, O. 1887-90; Delaware, O. 1890-1907; Christ Church (Capital U. College church) 1907—. Member of Publication Board. Editor and Author: “Lesson Leaf, Teacher's Quarterly, Teacher's Annual, Teacher’s Guide, Primary Teacher, History of the Kingdom of God in the Old Testa- ment. Author: “The Holy Service, To my Sunday School Teachers, ( Sermons on the Eisen- ach Gospels. in press). Frank S. Fox, A.M. Born in Ashland Co., O. U. of Wooster; Curry University 1888. Savannah Academy, 1889; Ash- land U. 1891, B.S. One of the founders of King's School and Duquesne College, Pittsburg, Pa. Prof. Math. Ququesne College, Prof, of Public Speak- ing and Dramatics, King’s College. (A.M. Waynes- burg College) Founder of Head of Capitol School of Oratory 18%. Teacher of Public Speak- ing at Otterbein U., Muskingum, Wittenberg, Xenia Theological Sem. and Capital U. at C. U. since 1905. Lecturer; Author: Essential Steps in Read- ing and Speaking,” 1905. 28 1914 January 6.........................................Recitations are resumed. February 22.......................................Washington’s Birthday—Holiday. April 3...........................................Easter Recess begins. April 14..........................................Recitations are resumed. May 21 ...........................................Ascension Day—Holiday. May 30............................................Memorial Day—Holiday. June 1-3..........................................Examination of Senior Seminarians. June 15-16........................................Final Examination of all classes. June I 7..........................................Theological Commencement. September 7-8.....................................Registration days for new students. September 8-9.....................................Registration days for old students. September ........................................Fall Semester begins. November 26.......................................Thanksgiving Day—Holiday. December 1 8......................................Christmas Vacation begins. 1915 January 5........................................Recitations resumed. January 27-29....................................Examination of all classes. January 29.......................................End of First Semester. February 22......................................Washington’s Birthday—Holiday. March 26.........................................Easter Recess begins. April 6..........................................Recitations resumed. May 1 3..........................................Ascension Day—Holiday. May 24-28.......................................Examination of College Seniors. May 30 .........:...............................Memorial Day—Holiday. May 31 to June 4.................................Examination of Senior Seminarians. June 13..........................................Baccalaureate Sermon. 7:45 P. M. June 14..........................................Theological Commencement. June 16..........................................Commencement of Collegiate Dept. September 8......................................Fall Semester begins. November 25........................................Thanksgiving Day—Holiday. December 1 7.....................................Holiday Vacation begins. 29 ALUMNI EQ 31 Alumni CAPITAL UNIVERSITY Has existed for more than a half century and has graduated classes each year. These graduates have entered many professions and some have climbed high on the ladder of success. The majority of them, however, are men of only moderate circumstances and this accounts to some extent for Capital’s comparatively small endowment fund. Other Alumni from other universities often bequeath large fortunes for the founding of professorships and fel- lowships and the erection of buildings. Though Capital has cjoyed the bequests of several graduates, on the whole she relies on the church at large to raise funds for improvements. Yet her Alumni, too, should be specially interested in her growth and ought to do much more than they have done to increase her resources. Some are faithful year after year in finding new students, but others show carelessness, and some who are financially well fixed are never heard from at times when their support would be greatly appreciated. Yet we believe that in the past five years our Alumni have been more active than ever before and as Capital’s fame spreads throughout the land many more will no doubt be interested in exalting the school from which they received their diplomas. For some years an Alumni Association has existed which meets annually at Com- mencement time, hears inspiring speeches and holds a jolly banquet. For a long time it was merely a “get-together” meeting and had few tangible results in the way of increased activity in behalf of the school. But in recent years the Association has not only heard inspiring addresses, but has gone back home to achieve great things for the school. It has been supporting the Scientific Department of Capital and as a result the Leonard Hall of Sciences was dedicated in June, 1914. The cost of remodeling a former boarding hall for this purpose was $3600. It must not be forgotten, too, that it was the Alumni Association that in 1887 presented the school with the southeastern section of the campus on which the Rudolf Library has been erected. Individual Alumni have shown interest in the building of the Rudolf Library and in other recent improvements. It is to be hoped that the Association as such will continue to rouse the Alumni as it has attempted to do in the past two years so that permanent memorials of their loyalty will be seen on the campus. A good beginning has been made in this direction by some of our more active Alumni in Pittsburg. About a year ago, in the spring of 1914, they held a banquet at Fort Pitt Hotel and resolved to make it an annual event. About twenty-nine gradu- ates were present and President Otto Mees, who was there as a guest, has nothing but hopeful and optimistic thngs to report of the affair. Eleven hundred dollars were pledged in a few minutes for the new Science Hall. Another Alumni branch exists in Oshkosh, Wis., which, though yet small, has a bright future before it. To secure wider interest on the part of our Alumni a good plan might be to organize branch Alumni clubs in different parts of the country where the needs of the school can be discussed and plans evolved and executed to remedy them. Such clubs might be formed in centers like Dayton, Columbus, Toledo. Pittsburg, Wheeling, Detroit and Baltimore. A good beginning has been made by the Pittsburg and Oshkosh gradu- ates, but the movement should spread from coast to coast. The present officers of the main Association are: Prof. E. Pfeiffer. President; Rev. H. Melcher, Vice President; Prof. S. A. Singer, Treasurer, and Rev. F. O. Schuh, Secretary. 32 Alma Mater Oh, Alma Mater, list, we pray. Thy sons will sing their choicest lay. Their choicest lays make known thy praise Ye sons of “Cap,” your voices raise. To mother dear we all will sing. Kind words of cheer to her we’ll bring. These notes will stir her loving heart. So many sons she’s seen depart. She truly yearns from day to day. For tidings from those far away. Dear Alma Mater, richly blest. Of mothers all, thou art the best. The best of homes thou dost provide, Wisest instructions hast supplied. No place can share in charms with thee, No face as fair as thine to see— No look so loving, heart so true. None, virtues purer, faults so few; The friend of all, the foe of none— The love of thousands thou hast won. Fair, Alma Mater, good and kind. Right faithfully we’ll bear in mind Whose sons we are and what thy fame— Guard jealously thy blessed name— Thy name forever honored be. Oh, may we never disown thee, Continue on thy hallowed way— God give new strength for every day— And may thy life’s descending sun. At eventide find all “well done.” 33 Rev. H. P. Long, ’99. 34 HE subject of this sketch was born near Ann Arbor, Mich., 1841. As the oldest Alumnus who is still actively engaged in the ministry and connected with our Synod, his life and work is typical of the Alumni of our school. Graduating from Capital U. in 1861, with degree of A.M. and two years later from the Theological Seminary 1 863 he at once engaged in his mission. His first charge was at Carrollton and Waynesburg, Ohio. Being blessed with a stalwart physique and conversant in both English and German he readily engaged in the arduous toil nec- essary in those early days. At one time he served seven congregations located in three different counties. He accepted a call to Wooster in 1870 and served there until called to Delaware (1873-1877). From that place he was called to St. Marks, Butler, Pa., which congregation he is still serving. His work however during this time was not confined to his pastorate work. About forty of our English hymns are the product of his pen, cither as translations from the German, or as original. The follow- ing translations are the best known: Full of reverence at thy Word”; “When the sun all golden”; “What God does ever well is done.” The best known original hymns are: “Faith is wisdom from on high”; “We have a sure prophetic Word ; “In love still faithful to the end.” His translation from the German of our present Ex- position of the Catechism (1884-3) is a noteworthy work. “The Calvinistic Con- ception in Lutheran Theology” 1883, and frequent contributions serial in form, to church papers at various times, constitute a part of his other important literary works. In recognition of his scholarly attainments the degree of D.D. was conferred upon him by Grove City College, Pa., 1893. Aug. 21, 1914 marked the golden anniversary of his union with Miss Eva C. Helfrich, Carrollton, Ohio. This union has been blessed with ten children, eight of whom are still living and all but one of these residing at Butler. At various times he has served as presiding officer of Districts of which he was member. In addition to this he has served on the Board of Directors of C. U. from 1900 to 1912, being presiding officer for two terms (1905-07, 1910-12). At one time (1901) he was called to the presidency of our institution but returned the call. After more than a half century of service he still labors faithfully in his calling. 35 Register of Living College Alumni CLASS OF 1858 Rev. G. W. Mcchling, A.M., D.D......Pastor................Lancaster. Ohio. CLASS OF 1861 Rev. E. Cronenwett, A.M., D.D.......Pastor...................Butler, Pa. CLASS OF 1862 Rev. Geo. Bachman, A.M Ohio. . Ind. Rev. A. V. House. A.M Ind. Rev. Samuel Wagcnhals, A.M., D.D., Ind. CLASS OF 1863 Rev. Wm. A. Bowman, A.M Ohio. Pres. C. H. L. Schucttc, A.M.. D.D.... Ohio. Rev. Geo. Weber. A.M Eaton, Ohio. CLASS OF 1864 Fred W. Althoff. A.M Ohio. CLASS OF 1866 Rev. Amos Poorman, A.M Ohio. Rev. Gustavus Schmogrow, A.M Ohio. CLASS OF 1868 Ohio. CLASS OF 1869 Rev. David Simon, A.M Ohio. Rev. W. Allen Weisman, A.M Ohio. CLASS OF 1871 Rev. M. F. Lauffcr. A.M Rev. G. W. Lose. A.M Ohio. Dirwin Musick, A.M Ohio. CLASS OF 1872 Rev' CI Do TfT. A M a m...........................£aS,or................................Fostoria. Ohio. Rev C. J Oehlschlacgcr. A.M.......................Pastor.................................Closter. N j. Paul Raether, A.M... ...............................Teacher of Music....................... Detroit Mich Rev. Prof Geo H Schodde. A.M.. Ph.D...............Prof, at C. U. Seminary...............Columbus. Ohio.' Rev H. J- Schuh A M ..............................Pastor....................................Anna. Ohio. Carl A. Schulze. A.M.. M.D........................Physician.............................Columbus. Ohio. 36 Rev. Charles H. Althoff, A.M L. F. Meyer, A.M. CLASS OF 1873 Rev. O. S. Oglesby, A.M Rev. Adam Pflueger, A.M Clyde, Ohio. Rev. Hiram L. Ridenour, A.M CLASS OF 1875 P. G. Docpkin, A.M Rev. E. J. Meissner, A.M Cambridge Springs. Pa. Rev. S. Schillinger, A.M W. Alexandria, Ohio. Rev. J. W. Mattcrn, A.M CLASS OF 1876 Rev. Prof. Wm. Schmidt........................Prof. Luther Seminary...........St. Paul, Minn. CLASS OF 1877 Pastor........................Woodville, Ohio. Carpenter......................Hamilton. Ohio. CLASS OF 1878 Rev. L. H. Burry. A.M.........................Pastor.......................Charleston, W. Va. Rev. E. L. T. Engcrs, A.M.....................Pastor...............................Barberton, Ohio. Rev. Prof. E. Pfeiffer, A.M...................Prof, at C. U. Seminary...............Columbus, Ohio. Rev. J. M. Johanssen. A.M George Koenig, A.M............ CLASS OF 1879 Rev. M. L. Baum, A.M .Pastor Dayton, Ohio. Rev. D. E. Snapp. A.M .Pastor Rev L F Mi tiler, A.M. G. W. Nicol. A.M .City Official CLASS OF 1880 U Rev. Prof. K. Hemminghaus, A.M .Pres. Woodville Normal Woodville, Ohio. Rev. F. J. Schulz. A.M . Pastor Oak Harbor, Ohio. Rev. G. Rassmussen, A.M .Pastor Harmony, Minn. Rev. H. G. Sutter, A.M .Pastor Rev. L. H. Schuh, A.M.. Ph.D .Pastor Toledo, Ohio. CLASS OF 1881 Rev. M. C. Hecht. A.M .Pastor Rev. H. P. Danncckcr, A.M .Pastor Rev. E. H. D. Winterhoff, A.M . Pastor 37 CLASS OF 1882 C. A. Schaefer, A.M......... Rev. C. J. Waltner. A.M Rev. A. F. Rohr, A.M........ J. A. Stutz, A.M., M.D.... Merchant.............................Galion, Ohio. Pastor...................................Cleveland, Ohio. Pastor................................Shippenvillc, Pa. Physician........................Washington, D. C. CLASS OF 1883 Rev. D. P. Ebert, A.M.............................Pastor...........................Marysville, Ohio. Rev. M. L. Hunt, A.M..............................Pastor............................Baltimore, Md. Rev. S. P. Long, A.M., D.D........................Pastor............................Mansfield, Ohio. Rev. F. Volz, A.M.................................Pastor..............................Saginaw, Mich. Harry Loy, A.M....................................Commission Merchant..................Dayton, Ohio. E. A. Young, A.M..................................Piano Dealer......................Lancaster, Ohio. CLASS OF 1884 Rev. F. Eppling, A.M..............................Pastor....................................Algoma, Wis. Rev. R. J. Graetz, A.M............................Pastor..................................Brighton, Mich. Rev. J. W. Maicr, A.M.............................Pastor Emer......................Richmond, lnd. Rev. J. Stump, A.M., D.D...,......................Pastor........................Phillipsburg, N. J. Rev. S. J. Winkler, A.M...........................Pastor Emer.......................Saginaw, Mich. CLASS OF 1885 Rev. W. D. Ahl, A.B................................Pastor..............................Oshkosh, Wis. Rev. C. F. W. Brecht, A.B..........................Pastor..............................Chicora, Pa. Rev. E. T. Butz, A.B...............................Pastor.........................S. Baltimore, Md. A. A. Dapper, A.B..................................Farmer..................................Crestline, Ohio. Rev. G. Klindworlh, A.B............................Pastor...................................Woodland, Mich. Rev. A. J. Klindworth..............................Pastor................................Philo, 111. Rev. Prof. R. C. H. Lcnski, A.M.....................Prof, at C. U. Seminary.........Columbus, Ohio. Rev. W. E. Schuette, A.B...........................Editor Lutheran Survey...........Columbia, S. C. Rev. C. B. Gohdcs, A.M..............................Prof, at C. U....................Columbus, Ohio. Rev. C. C. Hein, A.B...............................Pastor.............................Columbus, Ohio. CLASS OF 1886 Prof. Ed. Brown, A.M............................Principal High School.....................Denver, Col. C. A. Coopcrridcr, A.B., M.D....................Physician.........................Columbus, Ohio. Rev. J. Fll Kuhlman, A.B........................Pastor.........................Loudonvillc, Ohio. Rev. W. H. Lehmann, A.B.........................Pastor..........................Union City, lnd. Prof. Geo. R. Rogers, A.M.......................Principal High School..................Baltimore, Md. G. R. Wanncmachcr...............................Real Estate.......................Columbus, Ohio. CLASS OF 1887 Rev. A. H. Dornbirer, A.B........................Mgr. Luth. Bk. Concern............Columbus, Ohio, Rev. L. H. Hurrclbrink, A.B......................Pastor..............................Prospect. Ohio. Rev. P. G. Klinger, A.B............................Pastor.............................Pittsburg, Pa. Rev. L. S. Marvick, A.B............................Pastor............................Houston, Minn. Rev. H. E. Rassmusscn, A.B.........................Pastor...........................Lanesboro, Minn. Rev. J. L. Loufman, A.B..........................Pastor.................................Paris, Ohio. Prof. G. J. Winkler, A.B.........................Prof. High School.................Cincinnati, Ohio. 38 CLASS OF 1888 Rev. C. F. W. Allwardt, A.B.......... Pastor u -i. H ■ Rev. A. G. Bergener. A.B....... p“ !. -..Hamihon. Ohio. Rev. M. P. F. Docrmann. A.B.....Z.'.............Paso ............................. f 'A Rev. L. Hess. A.B. ...........p ................................B'UC ls,and ,n- Rev. A. L. Nicklas. A3ZZZ ...Pa or -.Crestlme. Ohio. Rev. E. F. W. Stcllhorn AR ........................M e............ .................Ann Arbor- M,ch- Rev. C. W. Voss A R ............... ...............Mission Executive.........................Columbus. Ohio. ’ Des Moines. Iowa. CLASS OF 1889 Rev. P. G. Bergener, A.B......................Pastor.............................Delphos. Ohio. Rev. J. C. Koepplin, A.B......................Pastor.............................Detroit. Mich. Rev. G. P. Schmidt, A.B..........................................................Huntington, Ind. Rev- T. J. C. Stellhorn, A.B..................Pastor............................Sandusky, Ohio. CLASS OF 1890 Rev. J. J. Allwardt, A.B..........................Pastor...... Rev. R. A. Born, A.B...............................Pastor...... A. F. Bucchler, A.B.................................Editor...... W. S. Gayman, A.B., M.D............................Physician... Rev. J. H. W. Hocrr. A.B............................Pastor...... T. C. Linsenman, A.B................................Editor...... Rev. J. F. Mueller, A.B.............................Pastor...... Thco. F. Reitz, A.B..................................Undertaker Rev. V. F. Rose, A.B..............................Pastor...... Rev. A. O. Swinehart, A.B..........................Pastor...... Rev. J. R. Wannemacher, A.B....................Pastor...... Rev. W. P. Wuebben, A.B...........................Professor.... ............Galion, Ohio. ............Detroit, Mich. ......Grand Island, Nelx Canal Winchester. Ohio. ..........Woodlawn, Md. ............Detroit, Mich. ...........Baltimore, Md. Saginaw, Mich. ............Fremont, Ohio. .............Trescott, Kan. ..........Hickory, N. C. ..........St. Paul, Minn. CLASS OF 1891 Rev. F. W. Abicht. A.B..........................paslor............................Detroit. Mich. W. H. Gohdes. A.B.. Head Dept. Modern Lang., Horace Mann School. Columbia U., New York p ' Harsh, A.B... ..........Pastor..........................Homerville. Ohio'. Rev S. W. Mautz. A.B......... Pastor Cleveland. Ohio. C. L. Boyer, A.B................................Manufacturer.............Canal Winchester, Ohio. CLASS OF 1692 Rev. H. H. Ackler. A.B............................ Paslor.... F. W. Allhoff, A.B.......................... ....Manufacturer Rev. J. Barlhelmas, A.B..........................Pastor...... Rev. A. Beck. A.B................................Pastor...... Rev. C. E. Krumm. A.B.............................Pastor..... A. Popp, A.B................................................. Rev. H. G. C. Schmidt, A.B........................Pastor..... H. W. Stoll, A.B.................................Lawyer...... Rev. G. FI. Troutman, A.B...........................Paslor... O. P. Voigt, A.B................................ Physician... .....Peru. W. Va. ....Columbus, Ohio. Hartford City, Ind. .. Thornville, Ohio. .......Piqua, Ohio. ............. Canada. ..Middletown, Ohio. ....Petersburg, Ohio. ....Circleville, Ohio. .......Gillelt, Wis. 39 Harry W. Adkins. A.B............... Rev. Karl H. L. Braeuer, A.B....... Rev. Luther Coffman. A.B........... Rev. M. L. Eich, A.B............... Rev. Charles Grant, A.B............ Oscar S. Kraeuter, A.B............. Rev. W. H. Ochschlacgcr, A.B. Rev. Emmanuel Poppcn............... Rev. C. A. Rhiel, A.B.............. L. C. Scharf, A.B.................. Rev. Wm, J. Schomann, A.B. Rev. Walter L. Spielman, A.B.... Rev. E. C. M. K. Stcllhorn, A.B. Rev. G. A. Uber. A.B............... W. Clyde Wharton. A.B.............. CLASS OF I £93 .........Farmer.............. .........Pastor........... .......... ...Pastor...... .........Pastor........... .......Pastor........... .........Prof, of Music. .........Pastor........... .........Pastor........... .........Pastor........... .........Civil Engineer.... .........Pastor........... Pastor.......... .........Pastor........... .........Pastor........... .........Merchant......... ...........Lenexa, Kan. ......Steubenville, Ohio. ........Palmcrton, Pa. ......Petersburg, Ohio. Lethridge, Alta., Can. ......Columbus, Ohio. ......Petersburg, Ohio. ......Grove City, Ohio. .......Lilhopolis, Ohio. .........St. Louis, Mo. ...........Canton, Ohio. ............Logan, Ohio. ......St. Marys, Ohio. ......Zanesville. Ohio. .........Columbus, Ohio. CLASS OF 1894 Martin T. Allwardt, A.B Yorkville, 111. Rev. Carl Betz, A.B Rev. W. J. Born, A.B C. G. K. Braeuer, A.B Rev. Adam J. Braun, A.B Charles G. Buchholz, A.B Rev. G. F. H. Kind. A.B. Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Reading, Ohio. Rev. F. G. Reitz, A.B Milwaukee, Wis. John Yonkers, A.B Rev. E. H. Albrecht, A.B.......... Prof. F. E. Assenheimcr. A.B Rev. A. W. Benzin, A.B............ Rev. O. A. Bertram. A.B........... Rev. C. E. Clessler, A.B.......... F. I. Duerr, A.B.................. Rev. W. F. H. Hcucr, A.B.... Rev. J. E. Kieffer, A.B........... Rev. Amos Kohler, A.B............. Rev. C. E. Mcchling, A.B.......... Rev. F. H. Meyer. A.B............. Rev. A. C. Schiff. A.B............ Rev. C. V. Shcatslcy. A.B......... Rev. G. D. Simen, A.B............. Rev. C. H. Twele. A.B............. C. E. Trump, A.B.. LL.B........... CLASS OF 1895 .........Pastor................. ......... Prof. Woodville Normal .........Pas'or................. .........Pastor................. .........Pastor................. Pastor.... Pastor.... Pastor.... Pastor.... Pastor... Pastor... Pastor.... Pastor... Pastor... Attorney ..Georgetown, Ohio. ....Woodville. Ohio. .........Aurora. Ore. ......B cvrus, Ohio. .......Toledo, Ohio. .......Marion, Ohio. ....Yorkshire, Ohio. .....Fair Haven, Pa. ...Sugar Grove. Ohio. Canal Fulton. Ohio. ......Zclicnoplc. Pa. .....Columbus. Ohio. Piltsbi rg, N. S. Pa. ......Perrysville, Pa. ........Plymouth. Pa. .....Columbus, Ohio. CLASS OF 1896 Rev. G. W. Almcndingcr, A.B.......................Pastor... William Eheman, A.B...............................Engineer. Rev. Lawrence Fudge, A.B..........................Pastor... Rev. C. J. E. Lautcnschlagcr, A.B.................Pastor... 40 .Washington, D. C. ...Alliquippa, Pa. ....Malvern, Ohio. ..Spokane, Wash. CLASS OF 1896—Continued Rev. Charles J. Loehr, A.B............................Pastor............... Rev. L. Loehr, A.B..................................Pastor............... Rev. S. Q. Parks, A.B...............................Pastor............... Rev. Luther Pflueger, A.B...........................Pastor............... Rev. R. E. Reed, A.B..............................Pastor.................... Rev. Oscar J. Schilling, A.B......................Pastor.................... Rev. Henry Schmidt, A.B.............................Pres. Melville Academy. ............Pittsburg, Pa. ...........Rockford, Ohio. ........Gibsonburg, Ohio. .Franklin Furnace, Ohio. ............Bradncr, Ohio. ....New Orleans, La. ....Melville, Canada. . ..Prof, at C. U CLASS OF 1897 Herman Benzin, A.B Rev. Wm. F. Bcnzin, A.B..............................Pastor..... Rev. E. A. Dobbcrslein, A.B..........................Pastor..... Rev. J. Conrad Einfalt, A.B..........................Pastor..... Rev. J. E. Harman, A.B...............................Pastor..... Rev. Louis P. G. Jacobs, A.B.......................... Pastor... Rev. O. J. Lilje, A.B..................................Pastor... Charles S. Wells, A.B., M.D..........................Physician. .....Cincinnati, Ohio ...Michigan City, Ind. .....Versailles, Ohio. .....Evansville, Ind. .Pittsburg, N. S. Pa. ........Latchie, Ohio. .....Columbus, Ohio. Richard Alzinger, A.B................ Harry L. Bachman, A.B................ Wm. T. Baird. A.B.................... Rev. Edward C. Billing, A.B.......... Rev. H. J. W. Dagefoerdc, A.B. Orland V. Donaldson, A.B., M.D. Rev. Paul F. Dornbirer, A.B.......... Rev. Wm. Emch, A.B................... Rev. Jacob C. Fclgcr, A.B............ Coit D. LaufFer, B.S.................. Rev. Prof. Otto Mces, A.B............ Rev. Herman Spccht, A.B.............. CLASS OF 1898 .Manufacturer..............................Richmond, Ind. .Salesman...........................Columbus. Ohio. .Professor Commercial H. S...........Pittsburg, Pa. .Pastor..............................Detroit, Mich. .Pastor.....................................Deshler, Neb. .Physician..............................Gore, Ohio. .Pastor.................................Dola, Ohio. .Pastor........................Fort Recovery, Ohio. .Pastor...................................Baltimore, Md. .Bookkeeper.........................Columbus, Ohio. .Pres. Capital U....................Columbus. Ohio. . Housefather Wcrnlc Orphans’ Home, Richmond, Ind. CLASS OF 1899 John Brobst, B.S., M.D Rev. Herman D. B Geo. W. Cooperrider, A.B., Christopher F. Hacckcr, Rev. F. B. Hax, i. A.B uB.. M.D. . A.B A.B Prof. Delbert L. Hines, A.B......................Supt. of Schools....................Ashville, Rev. Harry P. Long, A.B............................City Missionary........................Toledo, Rev. Chas. W. Pflueger, A.B........................Pastor............................Westerville, Rev. Emil G. E. Richter, A.B.......................Pastor.............................Youngstown, Rev. David F. Schultz, A.B......................Pastor...................................Lima, Adolf M. C. Stellhorn, A.B., C.E................Civil Engineer....................Leavenworth, Rev. O. T. F. Tressel, A.B.........................Pastor.................................Dayton, Rev. John J. Vollmer, A.B............................Pastor...............................Le Mars, Edward C. Wolf, A. B.................................Merchant..........................Circlevillc, Ohio. Ohio. Ohio. Ohio. Ohio. Ohio. Ohio. Ohio. Ohio. Ohio. Ohio. Ohio. Ohio. Iowa. Ohio. 41 CLASS OF 1900 Rev. J. E. Albrecht. A.B......... Rev. B. F. Brandi. A.B........... Theo. A. Dillman, A.B., M.D Rev. C. A. D. Freseman, A.B. August Myers, B.S................ Edwin B. Pflueger, A.B.. C.E Rev. J. B. Ringle, A.B........... O. G. Schoenlein, A.B............ Rev. Geo. Tejan, A.B............. Pastor........................Valley Crossing, Ohio. Pastor.............................Oak Harbor, Ohio. Physician..............................Helena, Ohio. Pastor.................................Akron, Ohio. Bank Clerk.............................Chicora, Pa. Civil Engineer ................................Samoa. Pastor................................Ashvillc, Ohio. Salesman...............................Pittsburg, Pa. Pastor...................................Avalon, Pa. CLASS Rev. Harry N. Brobst, A.B......................... Rev. Carl D. Fischer, A.B......................... Rev. Carl F. Lauer, A.B........................... Rev. Armin P. Meyer, A.M.......................... Rev. Martin L. Mohrhoff, A.B...................... Rev. James V. Schillinger, A.B................... Rev. Paul D. Schillinger, A.B..................... OF 1901 Pastor.............................Coldwater, Ohio. Pastor............................Columbiana, Ohio. Pastor.................................Shclbyville, III. Pastor............................Fort Wayne, Ind. Pastor.............................. Ashland, Ohio. Pastor................................Marion, Ohio. Pastor...................................Huntington, Ind. CLASS OF 1902 Rev. Albert C. Berlin, A.B. Henry F. King, B.S............ Reinhold J. Slrcmpfcr, A.B. A. J. Lillis Walkup, A.B....... .Pastor...............................Castalia, Ohio. .Civil Engineer.........................Marion, Ohio. .Physician.........................Pcmbervillc, Ohio. .Attorney................................Chicago, 111. CLASS OF 1903 Prof, at C. U Rev. Hugo G. Fenker, A.B Rev. Lewis F. Freyberg, A.B Ypsilanti, Mich. Reed City, Mich. Rev. G. E. Kuhlman, A.B Rev. Arthur Peffley, A.B Saginaw, Mich. Canal Winchester, Ohio. Rev. O. E. Swinchart, A.B Rev. A. L. Swinchart, A.B Rev. Hans T. F. Witlrock, A.B -...Pastor Fullerton, Md. Lind. Wash. CLASS OF 1904 August Burman, A.B. H. G. F. Kopanko, A.B. Pastor...............................Toledo, Pastor................................Payne, Ohio. Ohio. Rev. Rev. -..I . _ _— ....................................................... . .... Rev. P. J. Mackcnsen, A.B A.M..................Prof. a ....................Columbus, Ohio. Rev. Rev. Pastor...............................Fremont, Pastor.............................Lafayette, Edwin F. Marker, A.B H. G. Miley, A.B........ Charles J. Petz, A.B...............................Stenographer........................Detroit, Rev. George A. Pflueger, A.B.......................Pastor.........................Farmersvillc, Ohio. Ohio. Mich. Ohio. CLASS OF 1903 Rev. Emil H. Gerfen, A.B............................Pastor..................................Bucyrus, Ohio. Rev. Luther E. Minneman, A.B........................Pastor.............................Patricksburg, Ind. Rev. Carl F. Miltler, A.B.........................Pastor..............................Norwalk, Ohio. 42 CLASS OF 1906 Rev. Waller H. Bachman, A.B.....................Paslor.............. Rev. Charles E. Birkhold, A.B...................Paslor.............. Rev. George W. Busch, A.B........................Pastor............. Rev. Alfred K. Boergcr, A.B.....................Pastor.............. Rev. Adolph C. Ebert, A.B.......................Pastor.............. Rev. Fred H. Ihrig, A.B........................Pastor.............. Rev. A. E. Krause, A.B.........................Pastor.............. Rev. Oscar V. Poorman, A.B.......................Pastor............. Frederick J. Schillinger, A.B...................Salesman............ Rev. George J. Sixt. A.B........................Paslor............. Carl H. Snyder, A.B.............................Merchant........... Rev. Ed. E. C. Stahl, A.B........................Pastor............. Prof. Ch. F. Sundcrman, B.S......................................... Albert E. Tafcl, A.B.............................Newspaper Agency Rev. Alfred M. Wagner, A.B......................Paslor............. CLASS OF 1907 Pastor................ Law Student........... Pastor................ Pastor................ Pastor............... Pastor............ ... Merchant.............. Pastor................ Missionary............ Pastor................ Engineer.............. Pastor................ Pastor................ CLASS OF 1908 Pastor................ Pastor and T cacher... Pastor ................ Bank Clerk ........... Manufacturer ......... Pastor................ Professor.............. Pastor................. Pastor................. Pastor................. Pastor................. Bank Clerk ............ Pastor ................ Engineer .............. CLASS OF 1909 Carl M. Hciby, A.B..............................Principal Hirh S hool... Harvey D. Hciby, A.B..............................L). S. Weather Bureau Rev. Albert J. Lucht, A.B.........................Pastor................. Rev. Max L. Stcucr, A.B.........................Pastor........... Wm. H. Sunderman, A.B..........................Photographer..... Rev. John C. Wiegand, A.B.......................Pastor........... Rev. Paul H. Wilson, A.B........................Pastor........... Rev. F. G. Alpcrs, A.B............ Rev. H. Thco. Dannecker, A.B.. Rev. Jacob A. Dell, A.B........... Elmer H. Dicffcnbach. A.B......... Erwin W. Dicffcnbach, A.B......... Rev. O. P. Ebert. A.B............. Rev. Gustave C. Gast, A.B......... Rev. Otto A. Hcinzclmann, A.B Rev. John G. A. Johanssen, A.B Rev. Elmer J. Klamfoth, A.B.... Rev. Wm. F. C. Krause, A.B ... Paul F. Miltler, A.B.............. Rev. Charles L. Rush A.B.......... Alex. J. S. Straub, A.B........... Rev. Ernst J. Boergcr, A.B.. Harry E. Bralchie, A.B.......... Rev. Leo. F.bingcr, A.B......... Rev. Fred G. Gahrc, A.B......... Rev. Otto G. Gerbich, A.B.... Rev. John A. Griffith, A.B..... Karl Hartman, A.B............... Rev. Frank D. Mechling, A.B. Rev. Jesse P. Pflucger, A.B...... Rev. F. J. Schcllhasc, A.B....... Frank H. Strodlbeck, A.B......... Rev. Fred R. Sutter, A.B......... Rev. Carl G. Wolf. A.B........... ...Youngstown, Ohio. Brandywine, W. Va. .....Ellicot City, Md. ......Jelloway, Ohio. .......Oil City, Pa. .........Marion, Ind. ....Moyers, W. Va. .......Hiscr, W. Va. .....Columbus, Ohio. .....Grove City, Pa. .....Columbus, Ohio. .......Trenton, Ohio. .St. Marys, Montana. .........Piqua, Ohio. .....Cleveland, Ohio. .....Schofield. Wis. ...........Mars, Pa. ......Staunton, Ind. ....Wamcgo, Kansas. ....Victoria, B. C. ..Youngstown, Ohio. .......Logan, Ohio. .....Franklin, Ohio. .............. India. Ml. Healthy, Ohio. ....Columbus, Ohio. ......Girard, Ohio. .....Baltimore, Md. ........Hickory, Pa. ...Marysville, Ohio. ...Locust Creek, Ky. ........Akron, Ohio. .......Akron, Ohio. .....Broughton, Pa. ....St. Paul, Minn. ..Pembcrville, Ohio. ....Hcssville, Ohio. Camp Chase, Ohio. ....St. Clair, Mich. .......Akron, Ohio. .....Warren, Ohio. ....Columbus, Ohio. Ft. Recovery, Ohio. .....Detroit, Mich. .Fowlerville, Mich. Wheeling, W. Va. ....Springfield, 111. ......Sunman, Ind. .....Detroit, Mich. 43 CLASS OF 1910 Rev. John Buschc, A.B.............. Henry F. Buss, A.B................. Rev. Lester L. Coopcrridcr, A.B. Rev. Wm. E. L. Dowler, A.B......... Rev. Edgar P. Ebert, A.B........... Rev. George F. Hein, A.B........... Rev. Samuel Hunziker, A.B.......... Rev. Gerhardt Lenski, A.B.......... Harvey Runkle, A.B................ F. A. Schmidt, A.B................ Henry F. Schuh, A.B., B.S......... Omar Stulz, A.B................... H. F. Veit, A.B................... Wm. Young, A.B.................... W. S. Edmunds, A.B............... Rev. William F. Frey, A.B....... Rev. Carl P. Hecht, A.B.......... Rudolph G. Layher, A.B........... Rev. Samuel Long, A.B............ Fred L. Mittlcr, A.B............. Ross Wildcrmuth, A.B............. Rev. Sherman W. Yarger, A.B. .Paslor...............................Creslon, Oh:o. . sst. Bank Cashier....................Golden, III. .Pastor ................................Paris, Ohio. .Pastor ..........................Kansas City, Mo. .Pastor...........................Greenville, Ohio. .Pastor...................................Benwood, W. Va. .Pastor................................Pomeroy, Ohio. .Pastor.................................Butler, Pa. .Twp. Supt. of Schools................Ashvillc, Ohio. .Sec. Mining Co.......................Kiltanning, Pa. .Student of Theology..................Columbus, Ohio. Principal High School.............New Carlisle, Ohio. .Merchant.................................Union City, Ind. .Prof, at Hebron Academy................Hebron, Mich. CL AS . OF 1911 .Supt. of Schools......................Medina, Ohio. .Pastor ..............................Arnheim, Ohio. .Pastor ...............................Dayton, Ohio. .Student U. of Mich...............Ann Arbor, Mich. .Pastor .............................Columbus, Ohio. .Salesman ............................Akron, Ohio. .Professor............................Alma, Mich. .Pastor ................................Clyde, Ohio. Carl G. Althoff, A.B............ Stanton L. Bachman. A.B., Walter W. Ebert. A.B........... William H. Gysan, A.B.......... Paul W. Nesper, A.B............ John H. Peters, A.B............. Marlin T. Pflueger, A.B........ Rev. Carl C. Rcittcr, A.B. Albert L. Weiser, A.B.......... CLASS OF 1912 ........Student of Theology at C. U.....Columbus, Ohio. ........Farmer ...................Canal Winchester, Ohio. ........Student of Theology at C. U.....Columbus, Ohio. ......Student of Theology at C. U.....Columbus. Ohio. .......Student of Theology at C. U.....Columbus, Ohio. ........Student of Theology at C. U.....Columbus, Ohio. ............................................Botkins. Ohio. ........Pastor..........................Terre Haute. Ind. ........Law Student..........................Grimes, Iowa. Carl H. Allwardt, A.B........ Henry A. Barth, A.B.......... Merlon L. Basclcr, A.B....... Louis C. E. Facklcr, A.B... Frank L. Fischer, A.B........ Walter O. Hauck, A.B......... Carl E. Linder, A.B.......... Clarence G. Meyer, A.B... Gotthold Mittermaier, A.B.. Harry W. Monesmilh. A.B. Fred A. Ncumeister, A.B. John C. Pilch, A.B........... Paul Schacht, A.B............ August F. Schilling, A.B. Wm. Schmidt, A.B............. John A. Sheelz, A.B.......... CLASS OF 1913 ........Prof. Melville Academy.......Melville, Sask., Can. ........Student of Theology at C. U......Columbus, Ohio. ........Student of Theology at C. U......Columbus, Ohio. ........Student of Theology at C. U......Columbus, Ohio. ........Prof. High School...............Circleville, Ohio. ......Student of Theology at C. U......Columbus. Ohio. ........Student of Theology at C. U......Columbus, Ohio. ........Student of Theology at C. U......Columbus, Ohio. ........Student of Theology at C. U......Columbus, Ohio. ........Student of Theology at C. U......Columbus, Ohio. ... Student of Theology at C. U......Columbus. Ohio. ........Student of Theology at C. U......Columbus, Ohio. ........Prof. High School................Plain City, Ohio. ........Student of Theology at C. U......Columbus, Ohio. ........Student of Theology at C. U......Columbus, Ohio. ........Bank Cashier...............N. Washington, Ohio. 44 Seminary Graduates, Immatriculating but not Graduating from College Rev. Louis C. Drcycr... Rev. W. L. Ridenour Rev. G. E. Greuber... Rev. E. Eckhoff........ Rev. A. P. Meyer....... Rev. Louis Gast........ Rev. Thco. Pagels...... Rev. E. Poppen......... Rev. S. A. Stein....... Rev. R. H. Long........ Rev. H. Sievers..............................1910. Rev. R. Sicbcrg...............................1910 Rev. Niels Rasmussen........................1910. Rev. Amos Heyde............................1910. Rev. G. Lenz................................191 I. Rev. B. Rutzky...............................1911 Rev. J. T. Sealing...........................1912. Rev. Amos E. Minneman........................1912. Rev. Henry Wolber............................ 1912 Rev. W. J. Feme..........................ZZZZZ.M% Rev. P. F. Ebert............................1914. Rev. F. Florstedt............................1914. Rev. Simon Long............................. 1914 Rev. S. C. Michelfelder......................1914. Rev. Geo. E. Wagner..........................1914. Editors Note. I his latter list covers the ycars 1906-1914 only, mit an exact or extensive list. ...................Eric, Mich. ...............Wyoming, Del. ................Bulvcrde, Tex. ...............Danbury, Ohio. ............Fort Wayne, Ind. ..............Green Bay, Wis. ...........West Dcpcrc, Wis. ................Dayton, Ohio. ...........Springfield, Ohio. ...............Coraopolis, Pa. ..............Kindersley, Can. ...................Joppa, Md. ...............Versailles. Ind. ...............Fostoria, Ohio. ................Rosthorn, Can. ..................Oltowa, Can. ............... Bodkins, Ohio. ............ Olympia, Wash. ...............Wildwood, Pa. ...............Somerset, Ohio. ...............Victoria, Tex. ...........F. Jennings, Ohio. ..............Lakeville, Ohio. ...........Chicago Jc., Ohio. ..........Junction City. Ohio. Incomplete records do not per- 45 “GAUDEAMUS IGITUR CLASSES 47 Capital University Departments Seminary Department Course T erm Theological 3 Years College Department Normal Liberal Arts Scientific 4 Years Academy Department College Preparatory 3 Years 48 SEM IN ARY HE principal department of Capital University is the Theological Department, and bears the name: “The Evangelical Lutheran Theological Seminary of Columbus, Ohio.” Its purpose and history are more fully dealt with in the history contained in this publication. The Seminary is a Theoretical and not a Practical Seminary. Its course embraces every department of Theology and lectures are delivered in the German and English language on practically every subject included under Exegetical, Historical, Systematical, and Practical Theology. The entrance requirements are quite stringent. A cer- tificate of graduation in the Classical Course of a college is required of the candidates desiring admission. The greater number of Seminary students are graduates of the college department of Capital University. Exceptions to this rule have been made, however, and some candidates have been permitted to enter the Seminary without a diploma, but only after the Faculty have been convinced that they have the requisite gifts and requirements. Five Professors constitute the teaching force. They are: Rev. F. W. Stellhorn, D.D., Dean; Rev. Geo. H. Schodde, Ph.D., Secretary; Rev. E. Pfeiffer, A.M.; Rev. Theo. Mees, Ph.D.; Rev. R. C. H. Lenski, A.M. Their work covers the field of Exegetical, Historical, Systematical, and Practical Theology. Dr. Stellhorn be- sides conducting N. T. Exegesis, delivers lectures on Dogmatics and Ethics. Dr. Schodde’s work is confined to Exegetical Theology. He lectures on Introduction, Hermeneutics, Isagogics, and Harmony. Prof. Pfeiffer has charge of the Historical Department, and delivers lectures on Church History and the Confessions. In addition to that he con- ducts classes in Liturgies, Evangelistics and Practical Bible Study. Prof. Lenski in addition to teaching Dogmatics, lectures on Homiletics and conducts Homiletical Exercises. Practical work for the students is also not lacking. A theological society meets weekly under Prof. Lenski and practical questions, that cannot be entered upon ade- quately in the classroom, are discussed. Each Friday afternoon the entire Seminary meets with Dr. Mees and a full divine service is conducted. Each student is required to conduct one such service a year. In the Missionary Society a splendid opportunity is afforded for the furthering of the true missionary spirit and not a few of the graduates from the Seminary have been benefited by its work. Besides these practical organizations in the Seminary, other op- portunities outside of the school are offered. Many of students have taught Sunday School classes at the Penitentiary and preached not only there but in other penal and charitable institutions. Vacant congregations and Missions are supplied during the school year as well as during the vacations. A library of about 600 volumes is at the service of the Theological students. It contains the works of all the important Theologians that the Lutheran Church has known. During the school year of 1914-15, the Seminary had an enrollment of thirty-four. There were twelve in the Senior Class, sixteen in the Middle Class and six in the Junior Class. Doctrinally, the Seminary reore«ents the status of the Joint Synod of Ohio; which is that of conservative and confessional Lutheranism and is an exponent of the Theological thought of the Lutheran Church of Germany during its orthodox period. It is the oldest educational institution of the Lutheran Church west of the Allegheny Mountains. It ranks as one of the foremost conservative Lutheran Theo- logical Seminaries in the United States. 50 51 Ahn, Aaron A. Born May 17, 1891, at Circleville, Ohio. Grad- uate Circleville High School '09; Capital Univer- sity; Missionary Society; Pres. Spectator Pub- lishing Association '13, '14. Capitalian” Adver- tising Mgr. ; Proprietor College Book Store. Course: Theological. Home address: Circleville, Ohio. Althoff, Cari. G.. A.B. Born February 26, 1889, at Hessville, Ohio. Woodville Normal; Graduate Capital University '12; Germania Literary Society; Band; Missionary Society. Course: Theological. Home address: Jencra, Ohio. Ebert, Walter, A.B. Born February 25. 1892, at New Washington, Ohio. Attended Marysville High School; Graduate Capital University '12; Glee Club ’10-’I4. Course: Theological. Home address: Marysville, Ohio. 52 Gysan, William H., A.B. Born July 6. 1893, at Sandusky, Ohio; attended Woodvillc Normal; Graduate Capital University '12; Editor Spectator; Capilalian Staff; Mission- ary Society; President Lecture Course; Assistant College Librarian. Course: Theological. Home address: Venice, Ohio. Harms, Hartwic Born November 2, 1890, at Nayudupeta, India; attended college in Hermannsburg, Germany; Cap- ital University; Germania Literary Society; Mis- sionary Society; Band. Course: Theological. Home address: Columbus, Ohio. Hemminchaus, Carl H. Born January II, 1893, at Columbus, Ohio; at- tended Woodville Normal; Capital University; Capilalian Staff; Lecture Course Committee; Mis- sionary Society; Glee Club; Varsity Baseball (Ss.) '12, '13, '14. Course: Theological. Home address: Woodvillc, Ohio. 53 Lamprecht, Albert Born August 7, 1893, at Rcslorf, Hanover, Ger- many; attended Hcrmannsburg College; Capital Uni- versity; “Germania Literary Society; Missionary Society; Band. Course: Theological. Home ad- dress: Rcslorf, Germany. Nesper, Paul W., A.B. Born November 4, 1891, at Toledo, Ohio; at- tended Toledo Central High School; Graduate Cap- ital University 12; Member College Board of Ac- tivities; Glee Club and Quartette; Varsity Basket ball '13, '14, ‘15 (Captain '15); Vice President Missionary Society; President Crystal Boarding Club; Capitalian Staff. Course: Theological. Home address: Toledo, Ohio. Pertner, Louis Born January 17, 1890, at Luckcy, Ohio; at- tended Capital Academy; Capital University; Var- sity Basket ball '12. '13. '14. '15 (Captain '13). Course: Theological. Home address: Luckey, Ohio. 54 Reuter, Frank Born October 2, 1891, at Sandusky, Ohio; at- tended Woodvillc Normal; Capital University; Varsity Baseball '12, '13, '14; Varsity Basket ball '13, '14, '15; Missionary Society; Lecture Course Committee '14. Course: Theological. Home ad- dress: Sandusky, Ohio. Schneppe, Ernest Born February 18, 1888, at Elberfeld, Germany; attended Detroit College of Pharmacy; Capital University; Germania Literary Society; Mission- ary Society. Course: Theological. Home address: Columbus, Ohio. Schuh, Henry F., A.B., B.Sc. Born May 30, 1890, at Tacoma, Washington; Graduate Capital Preparatory; Graduate Capital University (A.B. 1910, B.Sc. 1911); Capitation' Business Manager; Tutor 2d class Academy. Course: Theological. Heme address: I oledo, Ohio. 55 Middlemen y: jHE Middlemen class of the Seminary numbers sixteen members. The great majority are from Ohio and the surrounding states; there is only one from the far West and one from the far East. Twelve of them entered the Seminary in the usual manner after they had graduated from the College. Of the rest three did not complete the College Course before entering the Seminary and one came from another school. As students of Capital University this class has not only been showing excellent application to the work required of them in the classroom, but has continually also been taking a deep interest in the various activities of the University. The class indeed can- not boast of any intellectual geniuses among its members, but the efforts of the class as a whole in the field of learning has, we feel safe in saying, been blessed with a good measure of success. But especially has this class always taken an active part in all the activities of the University. Mention whatever one you will, and you will find that at some time or other, one or more members of this class has taken a leading part in it. In the field of athletics this class has done much to win a more than state-wide reputa- tion for our institution. Up to this time three members of this class have served as managers; and with such splendid success did they meet that, in every instance, their team won more than the required number of games to obtain the much coveted “C. Now already five members of the class have won for themselves this laurel. Several have talent in music and thus have contributed greatly to the praiseworthy success attained by our musical organizations in recent years. The literary societies, both English and German, are supported by this class as, we dare say, by no other. The Publishing Association has drawn many of this class as members of the editorial and business de- partments of the Spectator. Likewise has this class repeatedly supplied members for the Lecture Course Committee and the Board of College Activities. The “high cost of living has also been solved in several of the boarding clubs by business men of this class. The Middlemen can, therefore, though they, too, have had their shortcomings, look back over their past with a feeling of satisfaction. What the future has in store for them is of course yet a matter of conjecture, but if present indications do not deceive us, we predict for the future a success equal to that of the past. For where there’s a will there’s a way.” This class has always had the “will,” hence we augur from all circumstances a prosperous future. Top Row—G. Mittermaier, W. O. Hauck, W. Schmidt, C. E. Linder, M. L. Baseler. MIDDLE Row—A. F. Schilling, L. C. Fackler, L. Sittler, H. W. Disbro, J. C. Pilch, H. A. Barth. Bottom Row—C. G. Meyer, H. W. Monesmith, F. A. Neumeister, Wm. Nordsieck, L. Hasselbach. Juniors J. J. Baumgartner Roy Linhart John Peters George Schmidt Henry Meuser H 31 man Weiler j -rpAj HE class as such has little or no history, being composed of members of the upper College classes, who for various reasons desired to enter the ministry as i soon as possible and by dint of hard work have supplemented the handicap f s arising from non-completion of the full College course. Thus a brief survey of each individual might be in place. 1 he alphabet gives first place to Jesse Baumgardner. This sturdy youth left the paternal acres at Chatfield on the Scioto for Cap” in 1910. Baum” is an athlete of no mean ability, having seen active service on both the Varsity basket ball and base- ball teams. He is one of those quiet, dignified fellows and with his deep melodious voice and ministerial bearing ought to prove a strong factor in his chosen calling. Roy Linhart is a Fair Haven, Pa., product and to judge from the progress this young man has already made in the short time he has attended Cap,” great things can be expected of him. With his note-book and pencil he sits at the feet, as it were, of the instructors and writes down every word. Already he has won laurels as a musician and vocalist. In oratory he expects to rival even Chrysostom himself. Henry Meuser, the midget of our class, came all the way from Germany to honor us with his presence. He is a faithful and industrious student, and has high ideals. Henry prefers to let others win the honors in athletic contests, although he takes a fancy to bowling and has shown his efficiency by rolling up a score of no more than 35. As an active member of societies he deserves a medal. John Peters of Golden, 111., is the only College graduate of this class. In perus- ing the history of the class of 1912 you will find him mentioned as one of the mainstays of the basket ball team. Pete thought that he ought to buck up against the world for a few years before entering the Seminary, so he treked West. Here he won such fame as teacher that in order to satisfy all who were bidding for his services he was compelled to give the work up altogether. He is now a comeback at Cap. Hebrew is his hobby. Quiet and peaceful of disposition, with a balanced and receptive mind, we can rightly term him the balance wheel of the class. George P. Schmidt, commonly known as Baltimore because he claims that well-known city as his home, is the all-around man of our class. His former occupation as manufacturer of church bells no doubt instilled in him a desire to engage in church work of a different nature. As a member of the Glee Club, capable business man and the big league slugger on the Varsity nine, we are proud to own him. His position as President of the Volunteer Literary Society attests to his literary and executive ability. Last, but by no means lea 1: on our roll, is Hermann Weiler of Rosebud, Pa. If it were not for “Dutch” our class would lack balance. His disposition is the reverse of the phlegmatic temperament possessed by his classmates. His wit is of a delicate nature and possesses infinite power to cheer us in our melancholia. His ambition is to become a pulpit orator. With this end in view he practices diligently—at the basket ball games. Hermann is also an original thinker and dramatist of no mean ability. For this reason we anticipate some stirring sermons. 61 COLLEGE G3 ernors Colors: Cherry and Black Class Motto: Nobilitas sola est atque unica virtus NINETEEN FIFTEEN has arrived, the year of our hopes and aspirations! Soon Commencement time will be at hand, the time of our final triumph. As we prepare to leave these halls of old “Cap a glance backward over the four years of our college life seems but natural. When, twenty-two strong, we first organized as the Class of ’ 1 5 we were ani- mated by one thought to record our name in the history of Cap in letters so bold that future generations should long stop to scan them. Providence seemed to favor our design. Without any efforts on our part we had the honor of being the first class to graduate under the new course. Indeed, it was a very marked honor to be Freshmen two years without having failed. If future generations will not remember us for this fact they will remember us foi our literary activity at Capital University. Such were our literary aspirations that in our Freshman year a class literary society was formed. Of course, it has not endured down to the present but perhaps we may point to our three class numbers of the Spectator as fruits of the work done by that society. Never before had a class taken it upon itself to publish a number of the College paper for each year of its academic career. The faithful of ’15 have done it up to the present and shall not be found wanting in the final issue at Commencement. In the field of music, also, we aspired high. Well do we remember the time when our Freshman Octet proved a serious rival to the College Glee Club. The joining or the forces of the two has resulted in a Glee Club that has been pronounced “the best ever.” Though of such a literary and musical bent we have not neglected to win a few laurels in athletics. An inter-class tennis league has been in existence only since our Sophomore year. We then were joint possessors of the title with the Class of ’13, the tie never having been played off. A clean sweep was made in the Junior year when we won the championship with a perfect record. We shall not venture too far if we look for a repetition of this next spring. Inter-class football existed only during two years of our College career. As Freshmen we were satisfied with second place, but as Juniors our brave warriors were invincible and won the coveted championship with five straight victories, not a single point having been scored against them. In basket ball, however, we have set up a record which it shall be difficult for other classes to surpass. During four entire seasons the ’15 team has lost but three games and has defeated at least once every foe it met. As Freshmen we yielded the palm to the 12 team only after a fierce struggle. The schedule of the following year resulted in a tie for first place with the Class of ’13. But in 1913 every opposing team was defeated twice and with a perfect percentage we carried off the flag. I he 1914 season saw no other result. Though the Sophomores had solemnly vowed to humble our valiant five in the last game of their career yet did they but meet with “the common fate of all” and for the second time yielded to us a spotless flag. Thus read some of the chapters of the history of the Class of ’15. They are but the introduction to a more glorious account that has to be written in the years before us out in life’s busy career. 64 Armbruster, Ernest O. Born March li, 1892, at Butler, Pa.; Graduate Butler High School 'II; Class Vice President; Class Tennis and Basket ball; Proprietor College Store; Member Board of College Activities (See.); Manager Glee Club '14, '15; Manager Varsity Tennis '14; Managing Editor CapilalianCourse: Classical. Home address, Capital University. Buss, Adolph W. Born August 31, 1893, at Golden, III.; Previous School: Attended Missouri Military Academy; Graduate Capital Academy; Class Tennis and Bas- ket ball; Varsity Basket ball (Center) '15. Course: Classical. Home address: Golden, 111. Eberle, Forest S. Born January II, 1895, at Shousetown, Pa.; Graduate Coraopolis, Pa., High School '12; Pres- ident and Manager College Band; Tickles, Tales, Tears Spectator; Class Basket ball; Class Poet. Course: Classical. Home address: Glemvillard, Pa. 65 Ice, Haven Born February 24, 1893, at Glenford, Ohio; Graduate Glenford High School 'll; Varsity Baseball '12, '13, '14; Secretary “Crystal Boarding Club '15; Class Basket ball. Course: Classical. Home address: Glenford, Ohio. Ludwig. Leonard M. Born September 8, 1894, at Kitzingcn, Bavaria, Germany; Graduate Capital Academy; Class Sec- retary; President Optima Boarding Club; Critic “Germania ; Volunteer Secretary Missionary So- ciety; Assistant Aditor Spectator; Capitation'' Staff; Lecture Course Committee '15; Class Bas- ket ball. Course: Classical. Home address: Law- renceburg, Ind. Pfluecer, Edward R. Born August 31, 1893, at Toledo, Ohio; Grad- uate Capital Academy; Business Manager Spec- tator ; Captation'' Staff; Varsity Basket ball '10, '13, '14 (Captain 14); Manager Class B. B.; Lec- ture Course Committee. Course: Classical. Home address: Cleveland, Ohio. 66 Schmidt, Feodor O. Born November 8, 1893, at Baltimore, Md.; Previous School attended: Baltimore City College; Graduate of Capital Academy. Class Treasurer; Exchanges Spectator; “Capitation” Staff; Class Basket ball; Varsity Basket ball ’12; Varsity Ten- nis '12. Course: Classical. Home address: Bal- timore, Md. Sheetz, Walter F. Born August 28, 1893, at New Washington, Ohio; Previous School attended: New Washington High School; Graduate Capital Academy; President Class; President and Assistant Manager Glee Club; “Capitation Staff; Class Basket ball '13. Course: Classical. Home address: New Washington, Ohio. Spoehr, Luther P. Born March 16, 1893, at Detroit, Mich.; Grad- uate Detroit Eastern High School 'll; Class Tennis Manager '14, '15; “Capitation Staff; Class Basket ball '15; Varsity Tennis '13, '14 (Captain '14); Varsity Tennis Manager '15. Course: Classical. Home address: Mars, Pa. 67 We came,— Unpractised and unproven in the jousts Of self-responsibility and will. From cheerful homes where tender, loving hands Directed every step and gave us fit Advice, we started on our way, altho With falt’ring steps, yet burning with Desire, to show that we were ready for The strife and dared to meet the foe. We saw,— Before us as earnestly we gazed There came a steep and lofty hill in view, Ilie glorious goal we saw upon the crest. But rugged was the way which led thereto. And fain would we another path seek out: But as in vain we sought, before our eyes We read these words with great enlightenment “He only wins who dares to meet the foe.” We conquered,— Yes! the goal is reached at last. The rough and crooked path which first we feared To climb has now been traversed o’er, and we Tho oft disheartened and in sore distress. Now hold the prize which none can take away And as we here survey what lies before, We all resolved to leave no task undone. But carry out what once we have begun. 68 E have passed two milestones of our College life and are approaching the third. As members of the Junior Class wc occupy distinctly individual positions in the school life. During the first year and, in some degree, dur- ing the Sophomore year, we were undisturbed by the sterner realities of life. We were carefree, and without a thought of what the future might bring. Now we look upon life with a somewhat sobered view; yet not as a grave Senior does, but in a manner distinctly characteristic of Juniors. We are really the connecting link between the undergraduate and the graduate, combining in some measure the quali- ties of each. In the eyes of lower classmen the Junior Class is more often held up as a model, and is recognized as the head of student life to a greater degree than the Senior, for the latter is a class “set apart” as it were, a class distinguished by a certain mark which is individual and unique. The Senior possesses the distinction of having cast aside the lesser things of college days to face the more serious problems of active life; hence the “Freshie” and the “Soph” make the Junior his confidant and adviser. Every class in college is noted for a certain phase of activity which it pursues somewhat to the exclusion of others. The present Junior Class is found to be no ex- ception. As a whole we are noted for our loyalty to the class and as individuals for our friendship and mutual fellowship. In combined action we are a distinctly note- worthy class. No other class in our school shows such spirit as the Juniors. In this respect we are admitted to be superior. When you see a boy going about the campus with head up, shoulders thrown back and chest expanded, you may be sure that he is a Junior. In athletics we seldom earn prominent mention because we turn our attention more to other things; yet when we meet other classes on the gridiron or the basket ball floor, they always find “foemcn worthy of their steel,” and accord to us all due respect as such. In this as in everything else, we arc imbued with the class spirit of determination and unified action to attain a goal when it has been resolved upon. Believing that an education embraces more than a knowledge of dead languages and past events, the Junior Class has been very active in developing its social tastes. Most successful has been every endeavor in this direction. One year ago our “season on the gridiron” was most fittingly brought to a close with a football spread. This year again the students of Capital University were obliged to take note of the Junior Banquet, which far surpassed the one of last year. Every classman thinks, or should think, that his c'ass is the best that has ever entered this school, and we Juniors are no exceotion to the rule. But our pride is not merely empty boasting and braggadacio. for when we depart from these halls we will leave behind us a reputation as a model class for culture, for loyalty, and class spirit, and an example of aggressive, wholesome, unified action directed into the right channels. In conclusion we say to you that the present limior Class is really the best in all phases of school life; and we would rather belong to the Class of 1916 than to any other class that ever has, or ever will graduate from Capital. G9 President .......................................................LAMMERT Redelfs Vice President.....................................................G. F. Stengel Secretary.............................................. Walter Miesel Treasurer....................................’.....Carl L. Wagner Class Colors: Dark Blue and Orange Top Row—C. Clover, E. WintcrhofF, T. Proehl, F. J. Klopfer, P. E. Bierstedt, W. Wiegman. MIDDLE Row—C. Wannemachcr, J. Sause, F. Mittermaier, W. Klindworth, L. Dan- necker. BOTTOM Row—C. Wagner, F. Stengel, L. Redelfs, W. Miesel, C. Oberdorfer, C. Deal. 71 W. P. Hieronymus.. G. C. Heffelfinger. T. Wilson......... Amos Meyer........ ......President Vice President ......Treasurer ......Secretary Class Colors: Maroon and Gold First Row—Haven Swinehart, J. M. Groschupf, Thomas M. Wilson, W. P. Hiero- nymus, A. H. Meyer, G. C. Heffelfinger, Max Schultz. SECOND Row—Ernest Spoehr, M. F. Hallfarth, H. W. Rose, Karl Mueller, Floyd Kantzer, E. H. Schmidt. THIRD Row—Glenn Scamon, Dale Mellenbruch, A. F. Timmermann, L. O. Sooper- rider, Fred Holtmeyer, Robert Dapper, Harry Stabler. FOURTH Row—Earl Rauber, E. Klingensmith, Harry Merle, Edwin Meuser. 73 r ? T is the peculiar duty of history to relate facts and present these facts with little embellishment. Hence, what we give are not encomiums on this class, but facts. Of the thirty-one nobles who registered at this, our “Alma Mater,” in their Fresh- man year, twenty-four remain in the ranks. Six of this number have gradually, yet persistently, worked their way from the very lowest step, in the first year Academy, to their present high pinnacle of glory. And truly it is a pinnacle of glory, for every class, from the Academy to the Semi- nary, look up to this association of scholars as their guide and impulse. Even our “Infant” year was marked with great successes. We started off with a “bang.” Everyone had been waiting for us to hoist our colors. One cool morning, when the sun woke up, the first thing that met his eyes was the “maroon and orange” totem. As he came around the next day he saw the same colors waving defiantly at the Sophs, and twenty-four men of the legion of honor marched out of the Old Watch Tower” to sing the songs of victory. This victory would have been sufficient for extolling our power, but we heaped others upon it. In football and basket ball and tennis we handily conquered the Sophomores, our arch enemies. These victories loom up as beacons among the others that we gained that year. One of our number received his official “C” in this our Freshman year. But the success of an organization is not measured by the achievements of the first year alone, but whether it advanced a step the following year. We have not “ad- vanced a step” but we have taken a seven-league stride. This year we would have handily captured the “prize” in the annual class bout, but fate and a slight error, pre- vented it. The case was somewhat like Napoleon’s. It was not Wellington who defeated Napoleon. It was fate. But again we were quite unlike Napoleon. Na- poleon’s “fate” was final, while we rose again with such vigor that the two decisive defeats handed the under classmen in basket ball has entirely blotted from memory that incident. These defeats handed them a severe blow. Did someone say, “that is all class stuff, show us your achievements in general”? Rest assured our work for the whole school is not in the background. The Glee Club boasts several members from our ranks. When the Athletic Board needed someone to pilot the Varsity baseball team it came to our class. Basket ball would not be among the sports of our school were it not for the class of 1917. We can safely say that the marvelous successes of the teams in this sport is, for the greater part, due to us. We are responsible for the high standard of our “Five.” Of the fourteen men on the squad five are Sophomores. But can a class who has gained such amazing renown in organizations, athletics and class honor, be also leaders in the classroom? Can they? Certainly, if they are Sophomores. We have broken records in at least three of our studies. Could any- thing more be asked? As we enter the classroom after some other class has been dis- missed we hear the professor give a sigh of relief. Every professor anxiously awaits the period when we are to recite. He knows then that, contrary to the rule, he will not be obliged to do most of the work. Is it Math, we have the leaders? Is it Lan- guage? History? Science? Anything at all. Those from our number top the list. A class of this caliber, so versatile, adaptable, vigorous and bright cannot help but continue in its successes in every line, and when the class leaves the institution, our “Alma Mater” will be sorely grieved and will be obliged to wait, no one knows how long, for an equal. 74 S the hands of time pointed to September 8, 1914, and the curtain introducing v a new school year rose, many old and new students appeared on the stage to set to work and to make their mark at Capital. Of this number thirty-two were destined to cast their lot with the Freshman Class. A few of us had been at Capital before, and had done satisfactory work in the Academy, but the majority came from the high schools of various states. After we had been introduced to the faculty and had matriculated, we began to get acquainted with the older students. We were very green and felt out of place. Our spirits rose as some of the boys treated us very kindly and helped us in getting settled, but we were an object of contempt to the Sophomores, who called us “Freshics.” During the next few evenings they showed their love for us by introducing us into a new phase of college life. Our first appearance as a class before the public was heralded by the crimson and gray pennant, flapping idly in the breeze at the crown of an elm. We do not mean to appear vain or impertinent when we say that we are the only class that put up their colors in broad daylight! As soon as the Sophs recovered from the shock they held a council of war. At four o’clock they attacked us, assembled in full force under the elm tree, and a scrap ensued, the like of which Cap field had never before witnessed. After twenty minutes of real fighting every Sophomore that was in the fight was bound hand and foot. Upon the advice of President Mees, a truce was called to permit the students to attend the reception for the new boys. At eleven o’clock we were all on the scene again, ready to renew hostilities. Throughout the long hours of the night a constant watch was kept, and morning still found the crimson and gray flinging defiance into the faces of the Sophs. All attempts to lower or to burn the pennant proved futile and our determined bunch came out victorious, winning the recognition of the higher classes and the good will of the faculty. As the curtain rose for the second time, that “from Missouri” period had passed. We won a greater and more serious victory, that of the classroom, and the professors admit that we are strong in quality as well as in quantity. Our members are prominent in social circles and are taking an active part in the literary societies, Glee Club and other organizations. Believing that a sound mind can exist only in a strong body, we have not neglected athletics. Our class has shown great interest in the enthusiasm which characterizes our school in the field of basket ball. We have men starring on the first and second Varsity teams, and we hope to do as much for the remaining sports. What the future of this class will be is not for us to say, but if we prophesy on the basis of a study of the past, we have nothing to fear. Just watch us, for deeds speak louder than words. Our work heretofore has awakened and furthered ambition. We are determined to promote the interests of our Alma Mater throughout the college course, and will always try to be a source of honor and fame to that wh’ch is foremost in our hearts— dear Capital. 75 Carl M. Doermann.... William H. Kiefer... Theo. G. Mittermaier L. E. Frederick..... ..........President ....Vice President Secretary- Treasurer ..Sergeant-at-Arms CLASS Colors: Crimson and Gray FOURTH Row (Top)—B. Drum, L. Stellhorn, A. Piersdorff, C. Seeger, C. Boomcrshine, G. Orr, E. Basselman. THIRD Row—N. Miiheim, W. Lucht, E. Briggs, H. Schultz, R. Kibler, H. Eibling, M. Alpers, K. Trost. SECOND Row—A. Coombs, C. Butler, R. Peters, E. Wendt, E. Bailey, E. Salz- wedel, G. Speidel. First Row—O. Smith, W. Doescher, E. Richer!, 111. Mittermaier, C. Doermann, L. Frederick, W. Kiefer. F. L. Poulson. 77 78 ACADEMY 79 N the early days of Capital University, when the school system of Ohio was not what it is today, many young men who had very meager preliminary prep- aration presented themselves for entrance to the school. The Church needed men for the ministry and could not turn them away. Provision was made for their instruction even in some branches which are now considered a part of elementary school training. Other studies were added which were necessary for entrance to college, and so, as far as we know. Capital University has always had an Academy. In the older days it must have been very popular, and its merit must have been generally recognized, for very many of the older business and professional men of Columbus obtained part of their training in the Academy of Capital University. It seems, though, that in the course of time it became a mere appendage to the College. While it had a Principal, it had no separate organization. The duties of the Principal were gradually merged with those of the President of the whole school, and some years ago even the designation of one man as Principal was dropped. Since the incumbency of President Mees, he has steadily striven to give this department a more or less separate existence and a distinctive individuality. To aid the develop- ment along these lines the Board at its last meeting appointed Professor R. V. Schmitt, Principal. All the men who teach in the Academy are to be considered the Faculty of the Academy. This body held its first meeting in January and elected Prof. K. G. Busch as its Secretary. Prof. Schmitt took active charge of the work at the begin- ning of the current semester, and will regularly devote a fixed part of his time to the advancement of the interests of the Academy and its students. The course of studies in the Academy offers what is usually given in a high school course with this great advantage, however, for the older and more ambitious student, that it allows him to complete what would ordinarily be a high school course of four years in three. Younger boys often find it profitable to spend four years in this work, espe- cially since they are permitted to carry some College work with their Academy studies during the fourth year. The standard of the work is high. The number of condi- tions and failures is convincing evidence. For successful work in college or in business a good foundation and habits of industry and application are essential. The later success of the students of our Academy both in our own College and in others is a grati- fying proof of the correctness of this theory. i a fourth step to emphasize the individuality of the Academy it will for the first time in its history celebrate its own Commencement at the end of the present school year. Diplomas will be given to all who shall have successfully completed the prescribed course of studies, or their equivalent. If the plans of the Faculty can be carried out, some educator of note will be presented as the speaker at this Commencement. It seems, then, that the Academy is to enter upon a new era in its development. With a history of honorable achievement in the past, a record of noble work done in modesty and obscurity, it is facing the light of greater publicity with confidence for the success of its work. There is a place for a school of its character in the educational field. As it has in the past, so it will in the future endeavor to fulfil its function with conscientious fidelity. 80 UR last year is almost completed and we are eagerly awaiting that day in June on which we will receive our diplomas and be distinguished in all time to come as the first graduating class from the famous Capital University Academy. Our class is quite large, having an enrollment of twenty-three. Among our members there are three who bid fair to star on some future varsity basket ball team. One will no doubt become a crack” shortstop and base runner. Two will perhaps be heard of in the medical world and one in mechanics. Not a few will enter the ministry, completing the necessary course at this school. Others have special gifts and abilities, still dormant, but nevertheless are certain to make their mark in the uncertain future. We have contributed no mean portion to both Academy and College activities. This class was able to place one of their members at the helm of the Academy basket ball team, and in addition four members of the class were also on the squad. We also represent the Academy in tennis activities. And two of our warblers fill important positions in the Glee Club. The presiding officer of the Academy, E. Schuh, is also a member of our class. Even in the gymnastic work their ability has been recognized and has gained for us representation on the Gym Aids Association. Our present activity and success gives us a feeling of confidence for the future and whether we complete our education here or elsewhere we feel sure that the ideals, full of rich promise, fostered, while here, will always remain with us and make us men. 81 Top Row—A. Wilch, P. R. Young, G. Pertncr, J. High, R. Gractz, H. Jacobs, L. Voke. MIDDLE Row—H. Bissel, C. Ross, J. R. Wannemacher, T. R. Nicklas, C. Kurtzhal, P. M. Mosher, O. Bellot, G. Hetrick. Bottom Row—R. Schneider, P. Critchficld, H. Koch, G. Leonard, E. Schuh, F. D. Lloyd, W. E. Austin, P. Auer. 83 Top Row—O. Rhode, C. Schoman, G. Doermann, L. A. High, H. Wilt, F. Schaeffer, F. Fry. Third Row—E. Schultz, R. Bohl, A. Lipp, L. Harsh, G. Ford, V. Frank, H. Min- neman, H. F. Klopfer. SECOND Row—W. Dornbirer, G. Frank, R. Green, W. Stahl, C. Laganbach, H. Gluick, H. Kleiber, S. Lifer. BOTTOM Row—C. Lieder, R. Torrence, C. Hildebrand, C. Bloomer, A. W. Last, F. Marschner, H. Ruehrmund, A. Blank. 85 Top Row—C. Gangloff, E. Baer, O. Riebel, A. Bohle, H. Ray, M. Wieglod, F. Wagener. MIDDLE Row—H. Meyer, R. Niedcrt, C. Gohdes, E. Mollenauer, R. Steinmeyer, A. W. Zimmer, V. Patridge. BOTTOM Row—C. Percy, A. Dachnke, O. Reinecke, G. Schellhase, P. Rempe, H. Holste, A. L. Mauch. 87 The size of our class, the largest in the history of the Academy, gives us a claim to special distinction. While the men of today are doing their allotted tasks, we, the men of the future, are busily engaged in laying a foundation for future greatness. What that is to be, we do not care to predict, since our prophetic vision still looks upon the vista of the future with distended eyes. Still we may say that the ability already displayed by various individuals presages a remarkable career for them. Two members of the Academy basket ball squad represent our class in athletics, and two of our musicians have been recruited for the band. li Although this class has not been with us long enough to acquaint us with all of its members and their future intentions, yet we feel sure that some day we shall feel honored to have been a classmate of leaders still in embryo. The fact that we are the first class to enter since the recent reorganization of the Preparatory Department of Capital University, as an Academy, will always be a source of pride to us. Our class, twenty-four in number, has extremes in age and size of individual members, the ages ranging from thirteen to twenty-three and the heights from four foot one to six foot four. As yet we have not contributed any members to Academy activities, although some of us had the audacity to try out for the Capital University Quartet. We promise, however, that you will hear from us in future years when either as students of the College and Seminary, or in active life we shall have gained honor and renown for Cap. SOCIETIES 89 Rev. and Mrs. Jesse Pfluecer Our First Missionary to India 00 Rev, Jess® Pfluegeir Commissioned for India JESSE PHILLIP PFLUEGER, son of Rev. Adam and Margaret Pflueger, was born on June 6, 1888, in the Capital University Dormitory, where the family was then living. Professor Pflueger serving as housefather. Jesse was baptized by Dr. C. H. L. Schuette, pastor of Christ Church, and was later confiimed in the same church by Rev. W. N. Harley. 1 he College yard was his playground, and he attended the “little red schoclhouse” that stood east of the College ground. At an early age Jesse entered the Preparatory Department of Capital University. He was graduated from the College in 1907, receiving the A.B. degree. Having a great liking for science, he carried a number of branches of the scientific course while pursuing the classical course. After entering the Seminary he continued his scientific studies and was rewarded by his Alma Mater with the B.S. degree in 1908. After completing theological course he followed a call from our Home Mission Board to New Orleans. Jesse fell in love with the South, and erelong, with one of the South’s charm- ing daughters. Myrtle Mauderer. She was confirmed by Rev. F. W. Loewcnstcin, and was a member of the mission which Rev. Pflueger was serving. She received a high school education and also took a course in a business college. She has been a true helpmeet to her husband in his home mission work, and she cheerfully supports him in his purpose to carry the Gospel to the heathen. I he fervent missionary spirit that characterizes Rev. Jesse Pflueger was fostered in connection with the Missionary Society of Capital University. Throughout his career as a studert he took an active part in its work. He was willing to go without supper rather than miss one of the bi-weekly meetings, and he made liberal use of the missionary library. He was serving as secretary of the society when, early in 1910, the call to New Orleans came to him. At a meeting on March eleventh, he spoke some parting words, and the society in turn adopted fitting resolutions of appreciation, farewell and Godspeed. Rev. Pflueger’s willing response to (he first call proved that he was not merely theoretically interested in missions, but that he was a missionary indeed. In the Home Mission Field his eminent missionary qualifications have been tested, developed, and more firmly consecrated to the service of Christ. And when the call came to him, the glad response trembled on his lipse: “Here am I, Lord, send me!” Having been commissioned in solemn service. Rev. Pflueger, together with his wife and infant sop. sailed from New York on June 4, 1914, bound for Germany. At Hermannsburg he pursued studies under Missionary Hartwig Harms, in Telugu, the history and religions of India, and allied subjects. During the last six or seven months of his stay in New Orleans he had made a study of oriental diseases in Tulane University of that city. The plan of the board was to give him additional advantages by a sojourn of several months in Germany, and I he start for India was to be made about the first of October, thus avoiding arrival during the hot season. The European war interfered with these plans, and his stay in Germany has been prolonged beyond the time contemplated. But he has been putting the time to good use by way of special preparation, and the mission will, in the end, suffer no loss. 91 f S AN organized body the society is only seven years old, but the Missionary j movement which gave it birth, dates back to the beginning of the present cen- tUfy- Hence a portrayal of its work would be incomplete without a reference c. to the inception and early development of the movement. The bi-weekly missionary meetings that have been conducted since I 900, center in the missionary library as a source of information and stimulation. And this spe- cial library is the creation of the Association for the Distribution of Missionary Literature, a society that was organized at a convention of the First English District in 1895. With the view of fostering missionary life among our students and future pastors and teachers, it was decided to establish missionary libraries in the educational institutions of Synod. That first year. Capital University received nireteen volumes as a start for a circulating library and each year, down to the present, the association has added a number of carefully selected books. Dr. L. H. Schuh, who then had charge of the library, was instrumental in adding a number of volumes from the proceeds of collections taken in the congregations where lectures and addresses were delivered. From time to time valuable books have been received from individual friends of the cause as also from students. In this way the library has grown to nearly four hundred volumes. In addi- tion to the supply of books, the A. D. M. L. furnishes each year the missionary magazines that are enjoyed by the students in the reading room. During the school year 1900-1901, regular bi-weekly meetings were begun under the leadership of Professor Edward Pfeiffer with such of the seminarians as became interested in the work. One of the smaller rooms on the first floor of the dormitory was sufficient to accommodate them. We had then about 1 40 volumes in the missionary library, and these supplied material for profitable reading and study. The pastor of Christ Church encouraged the work and served his congregation by calling upon the students to deliver addresses at his monthly missionary services. Gradually the interest grew and a larger number of students attended the meetings, including those of the college and preparatory department, and the place of meeting was moved from the small chamber to the larger “city room,” and finally, in 1904, into the chapel, where the meetings arc still held and continue to be well attended, notwithstanding the fact that athletic games, social functions, and private appointments are many distractions to divert the students’ attention on Friday evenings. Considering everything, the growing and sustained interest in this movement bears eloquent testimony to the profoundly earnest Christian character that prevails in the student body of Capital University. In his report to the Association for the Distribution of Missionary Literature in 1904, the president said: A commendable interest is shown in this work by a large number of students, and the seed thus sown cannot fail, under the Lord’s blessing, to bear fruit in enlarged missionary knowledge and quickened interest and life, to the advancement of our synodical enterprises, though the result cannot be definitely tabulated.” In 1907, at the suggestion of Missionary Hartwig Harms, in India, the work of supoorting a native pastor of the Hermannsburg Mission in that field was taken up, and freewill offerings were solicited from all the students and professors of the insti- tution. In addition to other benevolences, this annual contribution for the evangeliza- tion of the heathen has been continued to the present time, except that, since joint Synod assumed a oortion of the field in India, our suDport has been transferred to Rev. N. Isaac, a native pastor of Kodur, one of our stations. 92 During this same school year it was decided, with the approval of the faculty, to effect an organization. And so it came about that, on February 21, 1908, the centennial of the birth of Wilhelm Loehe, the Missionary Society was organized. The constitution is brief and requires no dues of the members. The first officers were: Presi- dent, Professor Pfeiffer; Vice President and Treasurer, Mr. Charles H. Eiscnbach; Secretary, Mr. Charles E. Birkhold; Librarian, Mr. Amos L. Heyde; Organist, Mr. Richard Sieberg; Factotum, Mr. Frank Florstedt. The officers of the present year are: President, Professor Pfeiffer; Vice President and Treasurer, Mr. Paul W. Nesper; Secretary, Mr. Leonard Ludwig; Librarian, Mr. Edward R. Pflueger; Organist, Mr. Roy D. Lir.hart; Factotum, Mr. Arthur Blank. From the beginning the chief aim of the movement has been educational and inspirational. The idea is to deepen the spiritual life of the students, to induce them to inform themselves on the missionary work of the ages past and of the present day, to help them understand missionary principles, problems, and practice, to enlist their in- terest and sympathies in behalf of world-wide evangelization along home, inner and foreign mission lines, to prepare them for missionary leadership and enable them the better to fulfil their missionary obligations in whatever sphere their future lot may be cast. To this end they are urged to make faithful use of the missionary library and to attend and participate in the meetings as regularly as possible. While some persist in their indifference and fail to appreciate present opportunities until it is too late, many former members who are now in the field of active work have borne voluntary testimony to the benefits they received. The addresses at the meetings have covered the widest possible range, presenting historically and practically the work cf home, inner, and foreign missions. From time to time members of the Home Mission Board, the city missionary, visiting pastors and former members of the society, missionaries, and professors have cheerfully responded with suitable addresses. Letters from India and from some of our home missionaries have been read and heard with interest. The life and work of Wichern, Loehe, Flied- ner, Bodelschwingh, and other leaders in works of mercy and benevolence have been studied. The entire history of missions from the apostolic age to the present time has been systematically presented. Fields of special interest have been taken up, as the Levant, and India, with particular attention to the Lutheran Missions. To the stated addresses have frequently been added short talks on books that students have read and wish to recommend. One year there was a series of talks on soul winning. The members of the society have always been ready to help, and have rendered faithful service in local mission work wherever an open door has been found, in Sunday School work, in connection with young people’s societies, in the home and inner mis- sion work. As the latter expands in Columbus, there will be more opportunities for participation on the part of our students. No particular emphasis has been laid on the collection and distribution of funds. Whatever has been undertaken in this line has been done through voluntary contribu- tions on the part of the students and professors who wished in this way to lend the work encouragement. In addition to the annual contributions toward the foreign mis- sion work, contributions have been made for home missions, the cement facing of the dormitory, the new orphans’ home building at Richmond, and other causes. The mis- sionary annual contribution of $10 toward the support of the city missionary has assumed a $50 share of the hospice fund. [ ] rSjHE. aim of the Theological Seminary should be to produce practical ministers of the Gospel. To accomplish this it is not only necessary that the candi- dates be thoroughly instructed in the various branches of Theology, but that they also become capable of applying their knowledge to the solution of life problems. A minister must have a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures; but there are difficult questions and situations which arise in the work and life of a minister which are probably not fully treated in the classroom. These questions and situations, the minister must meet as they come up, and for the young theologian, who immediately upon graduation is called to a field where the responsibility of a minister or missionary is laid upon him, and where advisers are not at hand, previous instruction along practical lines is very important. In order that the theological students might have means of obtaining such practi- cal instruction, a Theological Society has been organized. This organization gives the students an opportunity to discuss all practical and theoretical matters with which the young minister upon taking his charge should be acquainted. The Theological Society was organized by Professor Lenski, who since the time of its organization, has acted as its President and for the most part as the chief speaker, whose duty it is to answer the countless number of questions directed to him by the inquisitive young theologs. The first meeting was held on the evening of the ninth of September, 1911, when the two upper classes of the Seminary gathered at the home of Professor Lenski and organized a permanent society. At the meeting a secretary was elected, who should record a careful summary of each discussion which should take place in the ensuing meetings. During the first year the society assembled regularly every Friday afternoon in the chapel. During the two following years the meetings were conducted in the usual manner every Tuesday evening in the reception room of the dormitory. This year, since the old reception room has been converted into study rooms, the Theological Society was compelled to seek a different place of assemblage, and now the meetings are held in one of the classrooms of the Science Hall. In order to give a better idea of the nature of this society and the benefit to be derived from it, it might be well to mention a number of the topics which have occupied the society’s attention at various meetings. Subjects like the following have been discussed. Such as pertain to the minister in particular: ‘The Call,” “What a Young Minister Should Read and Study,...........Ihc Minister’s Care of His Person,” “The Minister in Society” and the like. Such as pertain to the minister’s pastoral work: “Pastoral Calls.” “Visiting the Sick, “Instructing the Youth,” Conducting Churchly Organi- zations,” etc. The minister performing his official duties: “Conducting the Services,” Rendering the Liturgy,” “Conducting Festival Services,” Performing Ceremonies,” “Conducting the Funeral.” Questions related to church government: “Church Finan- ces,” “The Minister’s Relation to Synod,” “Our Attitude Toward the Sects.” “Our Attitude I oward the Revival,” “Our Stand Over Against the Lodge,” “Our View on the Prohibition Movement,” and many other general topics. Also various other dogmati- cal and ethical questions are taken up and thoroughly treated. 95 College Activities FACULTY MEMBERS Prof. O. Mees.....................................President Prof. R. V. Schmitt...............................Treasurer Prof. K. Busch STUDENT MEMBERS P. W. Nesper W. O. Hauck E. O. ARMBRUSTER......................Secretary Top Row—P. W. Nesper, W. O. Hauck, E. O. Armbruster. BOTTOM Row—Prof. K. Busch, Prof. O. Mees, Prof. R. V. Schmitt. 97 OLLEGE AC I IVI I IES, especially athletics, have always been very popu- lar among our students. At first, the control, in a large measure, devolved upon the students. In time, as the work of our activities began to assume some importance outside of the immediate confines of the campus, a new sys- tem was found necessary. Up to 1912, a body called the “Athletic Board,” com- posed of student and faculty members, having limited control in athletic matters, exercised the necessary regulation. At that date the growing importance of other activities, as well as athletics, brought about a change in method of control. Under the former plan, many of the organizations could not be financed properly. Each organization head pursued a business method to suit his own convenience. The whole proceedings were unbusiness-like and control was altogether too lax for the best interests of the school. In 1911, a plan suggested by the Athletic Board, was submitted to the student body for approval. It was almost unanimously accepted and after the faculty had approved, was adopted and put into force. This plan delegated the power of Complete supervision and control of all school activities to a Board of College Activities, to be composed of three faculty and three student representatives. It provided also that: a definite amount be charged against each student and that from the funds derived, appropriations be made to finance activi- ties in need of financial assistance; that students shall then have equal rights and privil- eges in such organizations and be relieved from charges made under the old system. The organizations and activities under supervision and control of the Board of College Activities are: The Publishing Association, which issues the Spectator and Capitalian, and provides a Lecture Course; the Band, Glee Club, Baseball. Basket Ball, Tennis. 7'he managers of athletic teams are appointed by the Board, others se- lecting their own officials, who are subject to control of Board. All contracts, schedules and other questions in regard to activities are submitted and passed upon by the Board. All money received and expended passes through the hands of its treasurer, who is always a member of the faculty. This Board, through its student and faculty representation, has controlled our activities in a proper and judicious manner. Not only has it proved its value in regu- lating the activities, but has also placed them on a safe financial and administrative basis. 98 LITERARY 99 100 Leonhard Ludwig.........................................President GOTTHOLD Mittermaier.................Vice President and Treasurer Edward Pflueger........................................Secretary) Lloyd Hasselbach........................................Librarian ERNST SCHNEPPE...........First Critic and Asst. Editor of Thalia Henry Meuser........................................Second Critic Carl Althoff.................................Editor of “Thalia Top Row—Th. Mittermaier, V. Lucht, M. Baseler, G. Mittermaier, Wm. Wieg- man, L. Hasselbach, A. Wilch. MIDDLE Row—L. Frederick, M. Hallfarth, G. Doermann, E. Schncppe, V. Klind- worth. Bottom Row—A. Blank, F. Mittermaier, H. Meuser, L. Ludwig, C. Doermann, H. Weiler, H. Schultz, K. Trost, C. Althoff. 101 Wn pviHE preamble to the constitution of the Theological Seminary, adopted in 1833, reads as follows: ‘Whereas this institution is German and is to remain so, its prime object is to educate young men to become German Lutheran ministers c—and German school teachers, to promote both the welfare of our Church and the culture of the German and to observe and propagate the German language and literature.” It is, therefore, rather to be expected that there should exist a German society at Capital University. 1 he first records of such an organization date back to September 29, 1862. On the evening of that day, twelve students met with Professor Schmidt to hold the first meeting of the Germania. A name had previously been determined upon, at which time a constitution had also been drawn up and adopted. The charter mem- bers were: Professor Schmidt, President; F. W. Althoff, Secretary; C. H. L. Schuette, Corresponding Secretary; G. Weber, Treasurer; Drockenbrod, G. Schmogrow, Herbert Ch. Cramer, Meuser, Wm. Bowman, G. L. Buchholz, Mochel, D. Weisman. These were divided into three classes which alternately had to furnish compo- sitions, declamations and debates. It is interesting to note that the first question for debate was, “Can the German Language be Maintained in America?” After a thorough discussion, the question was decided negatively. We wonder whether any of those members ever thought that the Germania would exist for over half a century. The meetings were held every Tuesday evening and each member had to take part in the program. The whole society was perhaps little more than a substitute for a class in German rhetoricals. We read of a time when membership in the literary societies was required by the faculty. Closely connected with the history of the Germania is the history of its journal. The Thalia. Mention is made of the same as early as October 21, 1862, but the oldest number extant is dated January 17, 1863. It is most inter- esting pastime to leaf through the dust-covered volumes of The Thalia. The names of many persons, whom we know as prominent ministers of Joint Synod, or even as pro- fessors of Capital University, appear there. The scene of all the activity was the venerable Society Hall of C. U. Dormitory. Just recently has this hall been renovated and equipped so as to serve once more as a meeting place for our literary societies. May its very atmosphere urge us on to nobler effort and greater devotion to our Germania Society. A few words might be added regarding the present state of the Society. Twenty- five members arc enrolled—perhaps not so many as might be desired, but enough to do efficient work. The meetings are held bi-weekly, on Thursday evening, and are limited in time to an hour. Sometimes a fixed course of study is followed for the entire semes- ter, but more generally a varied program is rendered, consisting of readings, recitations, compositions and short talks. Current topics are discussed in The Thalia and an occa- sional address by one of the professors lends variety to the program. Lack of space does not permit us to give a more detailed history of the Germania. She has had periods of bloom and periods of decline; but after an existence of over fifty years still asserts herself as an important factor in the life of our school. Her sons have gone forth to do better work in consequence of having been allied with her. She has helped many to correct and fluent German and has kindled a love for the German language and literature. That she may continue in her work is the wish of her present supporters. 102 IHERE was a time of literary interregnum at Capital University. The old Homonia Society had found an ignoble end. After having lived for some time in the mere memory of a glorious past and having dwindled to an empty shadow of he former self, she had quietly ceased to breathe, and had died. A sad thing it was indeed. The English Society, at one time the pride of “Cap,” was no more. it was then that the germ of a new life was planted. Though very small and insignificant at first, it was yet to grow and become a fruit-bearing tree. We speak of the beginning of our own dear Volunteer Literary Society. The initial step was taken by one no longer in our midst, but who still deserves much credit for his efforts. He it was who interested a number of students in the move- ment of forming a small literary society. On January 21, 1911, in room 62, of the C. U. “dorm,” six students met to effect an organization. In the next meeting the name Volunteer Literary Club was chosen, and thus the undertaking had been launched. It may be in place here to discuss the purpose and underlying principles which led to the organization of the club. All members felt the need of engaging in literary activity and discussions outside of and free from the restraining influence of the classroom. All deplored also the low ebb of literary activity in the school in general and the lack of any English literary society. The purpose was therefore to broaden their own knowl- edge and conception of literature and literary men, and, if possible, to arouse in time the dormant literary spirit in the school. It was deemed advisable to make the club a private affair, and to accept only those whose sincerity and interest were assured. Sooner than expected, the opportunity for expansion offered itself. At the beginning of the new school year, 1911 to 1912, a number of students applied for admission. The time to throw open the doors and to organize on a broader basis seemed at hand. A written constitution, of which there had been no need heretofore, was drawn up, officers were elected and applicants for mmbership received. At first everything moved smoothly, but soon there was friction and discontent. It seemed as though the whole matter of making the private club a public privilege had been done a little hastily and before it was fully mature. This crisis, however, was overcome and a period of steady growth set in. The further development of the Society is within the memory of most of the present members. A little over four years have thus passed since the organization of the society. Its history has not been as brilliant as could be hoped, but we trust it has added its mite toward making C. U. a better school. Let us be faithful and active in making the “VOLUNTEER” a more efficient organization year after year, both for our own good and that of our Alma Mate1 . 103 KM Volumteer Geo. P. Schmidt................................... President C. W. Oberdorfer.................Vice President and Secretary Merton Baseler..........................Editor of Volunteer W. P. HIERONYMUS...............Assistant Editor of Volunteer Martin Halfarth....................................... Critic Leonhard Ludwig...................................... Critic Andrew Wilch............................Pr Committee F. O. Schmidt Top Row—A. L. Pierstorff, C. Hildebrand, C. B. Bloomer, L. Hasselbach, C. Linder, F. Marschner, W. Kieffer. Third Row—Glenn Seamon, A. Smith, N. Milheim, H. W. Swineheart, F. Mitter- maier, L. C. Fackler, K. F. Trost, J. Peters. Second Row—C. H. Butler, H. Mueser, H. Wendt, H. Wilt, P. Harsh, H. A. Barth, E. Pflueger, H. Rose First Row—A. Wilch, F. Schmidt, L. Ludwig, C. Oberdorder, G. Schmidt, M. Halfarth. M. Baseler, W. Hieronymus, R. Linhart. 105 The Publishing Association ’ 1 IS the desire of every college, large or small, to publish some sort of a college paper or journal, which they can look upon as their own production. This desire did not become ripe at Capital University until about 1885, when a petition, signed by the students, was submitted to the faculty requesting permission to publish a college monthly. The faculty was at first averse to this step, but when they saw the enthusiasm of the student body, they granted the petition under the condition that one of the professors act as censor. Accordingly a Publication Association was organized for the purpose of publish- ing a college monthly to be called The Spectator, and Dr. Geo. H. Schodde was called upon to act as first censor. As the minutes of the first meetings have been lost, and the first few volumes of The Spectator have not been kept on file, the facts in regard to the early history of the Association are very vague. However, it is not our pur- pose to give its complete history, but to briefly speak of the Association as it is today. At present the Association is made up of all the students from the Seminary and the Senior class of the college, while the students of the Junior class are eligible to mem- bership. In addition, however, in order to create more interest in the publication, among the low’er classes, each of the other classes was invited to choose one of its number to be an associate member of the Association. For the present year, Thomas Wil- son. of the Sophomores; W. O. Doescher, of the Freshmen, and Edgar Schuh, of the Academy, represent their respective classes. The present officers of the Asso- ciation, as elected June, 1914, are: Aaron Ahn, President; Forest Eberle, Vice President; Lloyd Hasselbach, Sec’y; and Edward Pflueger, Treasurer. The officers are elected by ballot for one year. Each member is eligible to any of the offices and is obliged to do his duties when duly elected. For a number of years it has been the ambition and desire of the Association to publish an Annual. At several times this matter had been brought up and in 1913 especially, the proposition was given much serious thought. But as the Association could not see its way clear, the matter was dropped for the time being, not to be taken up again until the present school year. After much consideration and planning, Mr. Ernest Armbruster was chosen Managing Editor, who immediately chose his staff and began work with a determination to carry it through. The future publi- cation of an Annual depends, to a great extent, upon the success of the present issue and the support of our alumni and friends, but at all events it will probably not be for several years. Let us hope that the time will soon come when the CAPITALIAN will really be an “Annual.” Until the year 1912, the Association had been an independent organization, free to manage its own affairs and carry on its own business. Since then, however, it has been classed under College Activities, and the Treasurer of the Association is responsible to that of the former. The College Activities Board may also annul any of the resolutions of the Association if it sees fit. With some of the profits of the publication, reading material is furnished in the library for the students. The organization has for some time been offering a course of lectures each year, which are open to the public as well as to the students. 106 Th© Spectator HE SPEC7 A 7 O is the representative organ of Capital University. Since its inception in 1887, it has faithfully informed Capital’s alumni and friends as to the constantly changing inner life of the school. On its pages, the vic- tories and defeats of Cap’s athletic teams, the activities of her societies, the hap- penings in her classrooms, the improvements on her campus and within her build- ings, the habits and accomplishments, as well as the pranks and follies of her students— all have been recorded and depicted. The literary attempts of many of Capital’s promi- nent sons still stand to their credit on the faded pages of old Spectators. In the bwenty-ninth volume, the youngest generation is now recording memories of its ex- cellencies and deficiencies. As a resume of each month’s events, The Spectator is, therefore, very dear to our students and friends. But our paper’s standing with other colleges is equally as good as with our own students. For years The Spectator has been acknowledged to be one of the best col- lege journals in the country. Her editors spare no pains to make each department the very best. Consequently The Spectator is universally recognized as being a standard publication. For appearance, as well as for literary quality, it has won the en- comiums of many critics. The Spectator is published monthly by the students of Capital University, under the auspices of the Publishing Association, by which the staff is annually elected. The editor-in-chief, associate editor, and athletic, exchange, local, alumni and organiza- tions editors form the editorial staff. A business manager, circulation manager and advertising manager complete the staff. In the literary department, contributions are published from the whole student body, but the editors are chosen only from the Junior and Senior college classes and the 1 heological Seminary. The May and June issues of each year are generally published by the college Juniors and Seniors. The Spectator, at present, enjoys a circulation of six hundred and sixty copies a month. By the exercising of prudence and economy in the management, the publica- tion has generally been kept self-sustaining, although in the past many financial em- barrassments have been faced and bravely met. Like every other paper. The Spectator has “little troubles all its own.” but their presence is perhaps a valuable school of ex- perience for the young men upon whom the responsibility for the paper’s success lies. This benefit, however, does not vindicate those on account of whose carelessness such troubles arise to worry the editor and business manager from month to month. But in spite of all the difficulties, or perhaps because of them. The Spectator maintains its high standard from year to year. Each new staff determinately tries to maintain or even excel the work of its predecessors. Thus the paper not only be- comes a source of great interest to its readers, but at the same time develops good writers, editors and business men among the students. 107 108 EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT William H. Gysan................................Ediior-in-Chicf Leonard Ludwig.................................Associate Editor Feodor Schmidt................................ Exchange Editor Merton Baseler....................................Alumni Editor FORREST EbERLE................. Tickles, Tales and Tears Editor Floyd Hasselbach...........................Organizations Editor John Pilch.....................................Athletics Editor BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Edward R. PflUEGER.......................Business Manager LOUIS Fackler..................Assistant Business Manager Aucust Schilling...............................feSES £2„ Top Row—J. Pilch, M. Baseler, L. Fackler, F. Hasselbach, F. Eberle, A. Schilling Bottom Row—E. Pflueger, W. H. Gysan, F. Schmidt, L. Ludwig 109 Lecture Course Committee William H. Gysan.................................President Fred Neumeister .................................Secretary Carl Hemminghaus.......................... ..Sales Manager Edward Pflueger............................... Chief Usher Frank Reuter...................... -. Advertising Manager Leonhard Ludwig........................ Assistant Advertising Manager Top Row—E. Pflueger, C. Hemminghaus, L. Ludwig BOTTOM Row—F. Neumeister, W. Gysan, F. Reuter 111 I IS difficult to determine just when a lecture course was first instituted at Capital University. But according to the testimony of old graduates, it must have been many years ago. From the very beginning it seems to have been in the hands of the student body. There existed a Lecture Association composed of students whose business it was to arrange the course. The number of lectures was not fixed, but depended, to a great extent, upon the number of men whose serv- ices could be secured. The speakers were obtained from among the friends and sup- porters of the school. The same names appear frequently on the list and testify to the willingness of these men to render the students their services. Usually no remuner- ation was asked and consequently the admission was free. On other occasions tickets were sold to defray the necessary expenses. Here is a list of the speakers for the school year 1892-1893: Prof. M. Loy, D.D.; Prof. Theo. Mces, Ph.D.; Rev. M. C. Hecht, Rev. H. P. Dannecker, Dr. George Trebel, Prof. Geo. H. Schodde, Ph.D. I he lectures were generally in the English language though a German address was occasionally delivered. T he subject matter was, of course, varied, but always of special interest to the students of Capital University. Religious subjects were the favorite, though the humorous and entertaining talks were not lacking. On the whole, these lectures were greatly enjoyed by the boys, as well as by the patrons from the neighborhood. In those early times the school did not enjoy the use of a modern auditorium as it does today. Consequently the lectures were delivered in the Society Hall on the fourth floor of the dormitory. When this was no longer permitted by the laws of the State, other quarters had to be sought. The auditorium of the East High School was frequently used, but we also read of lectures that were given at the Y. M. C. A. and the Chamber of Commerce Building under the auspices of the Capital University Lecture Association. A radical change was effected in 1907. The first lyceum course was then offered to the students of Capital University. Through various causes the Publishing Asso- ciation had incurred a debt of some $400.00. A half had already been liquidated and ways and means were sought to remove the rest likewise. A profitably con- ducted lecture course was expected to bring about the desired result. A Lecture Course Committee was appointed by the Publishing Association which was to arrange, a satisfactory course with the Redpath Bureau. The undertaking proved a grear success, the surplus at the end of the season amounting to $70.00. Since that time no change has been made. A committee of six is appointed by the Publishing Association. Each member serves for two years, three being elected every year. This committee selects the talent with the approval of the president of the school and attends to all the work connected with the course. It is no longer the aim ot the Association to make this course yield a large profit, but to offer the best talent that can be secured for the money. Thus we see that the Lecture Course is an institution maintained entirely for the benefit of the students and friends of Capital University. It is to be a means of broadening one’s horizon and becoming acquainted with some of the leading enter- tainers, scientists and orators of the American platform. 112 113 Director........................ Soloist......................... Accompanist..................... Manager......................... President and Assistant Manager Vice President.................. Secretary and Treasurer......... Professor Otto Mees ........Earl Hughes ........Earl Rauber Ernest O. Armbruster ....Walter F. Sheetz ...Carl Hemminghaus ........Carl Wagner QUARTET L. SlTTLER...... E. Hughes....... E. O. Armbruster F. A. Nf.umeister. ...First Tenor Second Tenor ......Baritone ..........Bass CLUB Top Row—R. Kiblcr, 2d Tenor; G. Schmidt, 2d Bass; L. Sittler, 1st Tenor; R. Lin- hart, 1st Bass; H. Jacobs, 1st Tenor. MIDDLE Row—C. Doermann, 2d Bass; C. Hemminghaus, 2d Tenor; P. Critchfield, 1st Tenor; F. A. Neumeister, 2d Bass; H. R. Briggs, 1st Tenor; C. Wagner, 1st Bass. BOTTOM Row—W. F. Sheetz, 2d Bass; E. O. Armbruster, 2d Tenor; Prof. O. Mees, Director; Earl Hughes, Soloist; Earl Rauber, Accompanist, 2d Bass. 115 Prof. O. A. Assenheimer Founder of our Glee Club, was active at our school from 1906-1911. He began his study of music in his home town, Bucyrus, Ohio, while yet very young. Fie studied piano with Mr. J. Bcvington and later continued his studies under Prof. Harold B. Adams at Lima, Ohio, where he look up organ also. He then went East where he completed four years of study in Syracuse University. Prof. Wm. Bcr- wald, Master of Harmony, Theory and Composition; Prof. Adolf Frey, Piano, and Dr. Geo. Parker, Organ, were- among his teachers at that place. Af- ter that he completed postgraduate work in the Cos- mopolitan School of Music of Chicago under Prof. Harold Henry. Since that time Prof. Assenheimer has been located in Columbus, Ohio. He was or- ganist and choir master at Grace Lutheran Church for three years and has since that time held the same position at Trinity Lutheran Church. Mr. Bert E. Williams, Director of G. C. of C. U. from 1911-1914, com- menced his musical studies with Della Champc Peter- man. He later took up organ studies with J. B. Francis McDowell, A. A. G. O., and continued his studies in the Eastern States, taking up harmony and composition. He toured extensively as soloist and accompanist with Virginia Fearn, Donald C. Mac- Gregor, Scotch-Canadian Baritone, and Mary Den- nison Gailey, Violinist. Mr. Williams passed the American Guild of Organists' Examinations in New York in 1911. He was the youngest candidate ever successfully to attempt these examinations, being but twenty at the time. He was elected an Associate, a degree held by only 205 people in the world. He was organist and choirmaster of Grace Lutheran Church of Columbus and later was appointed to the same position in St. John’s Protestant Church. He has been a most successful organist, having played over 600 concerts throughout the United States. His charming personality adds much to his programs. Professor Orro Mees, Our new director, comes from a family noted for its musical ability. His uncle, Arthur Mccs, of New York City, is known in musical circles throughout the United States as a brilliant Choral and Orchestra Director. His father has gained quite a local repu- tation because of his choral work at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Professor Mccs. developing the inherent musical talent, under the tutelage of his father and uncle and by close personal observation, has become quite proficient in this line of musical en- deavor. While at Coraopolis, Pa., he directed sev- eral large mass choirs. Since entering upon his presidency at this institution he has directed several mass choirs of the local Lutheran Choral Society. His work has been very successful and his ability is recognized. Not only his knowledge of music, but his wonderful personality exhibited in his directing, arc active factors in his success. He is also an ex- cellent ’cellist. Flis work with the Glee Club has produced surprising results and under his leader- ship Capital U. expects to send forth its most suc- cessful Glee Club. 116 Gl ss Club HE GLEE CLUB, one of the representatives of musical activity at Capitaf University, has, of recent years at least, been among the most aggressive organizations at our school. It offers to the student with musical talent an opportunity for development, and to the listener, an occasion for appreciation. The beginning of this organization dates back to the fall of 1906, when Prof. O. A. Asscnhcimcr, with fourteen volunteers, attempted the work under most dis- couraging circumstances. Exceptional effort indeed was required to give this beginning firm footing, but within the first year gratifying results were obtained. The work pro- gressed gradually at first, but within five years Prof. Assenheimer was able to de- velop from unseasoned material a Glee Club which was the pride of our school and a great credit to its founder. In 1911-1912, it was necessary for us to find a new director, and it was only some lucky fate that could have led us to find Mr. Bert E. Williams, A. A. G. O., who is well known in musical circles throughout the country. Weightier selections from the operas featured the programs of the next few succeeding years, and Mr. Williams’ striking personality won universal favor. Extensive tours were made in Ohio and adjoining states. Last season, there was a series of discouragements, and finally almost complete abandonment of activity. However, with almost superhuman effort, the club was rounded into shape and our success surpassed that of any former year. The favor- able prospect for this season was somewhat threatened through inability to again se- cure the services of Mr. Williams. Finally Professor Otto Mees, since he considered the Glee Club such an important adjunct to the life of the school, and in spite of his many duties, took up the work. Under his able leadership, the club has made rapid advance, and present indi- cations point to the best club that has ever represented the school. Several trips, more extensive than hitherto attempted, are now under consideration. For the most part, it has been the efficiency of our directors, the co-operation of individual members and the hearty support of the student body which has made Glee Club work at our school a pleasure and a success. Yet there have always been certain individuals who, because of exceptional talent, have played so important a role that without them our programs would have lacked much charm and variety. Although our indebtedness to these individuals could be repaid only by our own appreciation and thanks, yet we have always awaited an opportunity more openly to make ac- knowledgment of that appreciation. Mere mention will recall in the memory of most of our students the pleasure of their co-operation with us. Mr. C. H. Chapman, Pianist (Cinn. Conservatory) ; Mr. Ralph Courtright, Violinist (Cinn. Conservatory) ; Mr. Bert E. Williams, Organ Chimes; Mrs. O. A. Assenheimer, Dramatic Reader; Mr. Harold Erkmann, Baritone; Mr. Walter Stcinnecker, Tenor; Mr. Earl F. Hughes, Tenor. Die Band, too, has always been active helping to make the home cenc ts a success. We should mention also, the business managers who, from time to time, have, by personal effort, made the club financially successful. Wm. L. Young, 1908-9; Luther Hecht, 1909-10; Walter C. Steinnecker, 1910-1 I ; John A. Shcetz, 191 1-12; Paul W. Nesper, 1912-13; Walter F. Sheetz and Ernest O. Armbruster, 1913-14; Ernest O. Armbruster, 1914-13. 117 Director................ President and Manager Secretary .............. Prof. P. Mackensen .....Forrest Eberle ......Theo. Proehl Top Row—H. Klopfer, 3d Cornet; C. Schoman, Tenor; A. Lamprecht, Piccolo; C. Clover, 2d Clarinet; J. Groschupf, Tuba; C. Wagner, 1st Alto Middle Row—H. Harms, Baritone; L. Dannecker, 1st Cornet; W. Hieronymus, 2d Alto; H. Jacobs, 1st Clarinet; F. Mittermaicr, Bass Drum; H. Meuser, Snare Drum BOTTOM Row—F. Eberle, Trombone; T. Proehl, Tenor; Prof. P. Mackensen, Direc- tor; C. Althoff, 2d Cornet; C. Linder, 2d Cornet; L. Sittler, Solo Cornet The C„ Uo Baimd HERE are few scenes which will kindle greater enthusiasm or inspire more activity within a crowd of people than the martial strains of a brass band marching down the street. Because of its fascination, band music has become a favorite, and school life would become vapid and dull without it. The band of Capital University was organized in 1870, at which time a num- ber of students from Springfield, 111., entered these halls with high aspirations for such an organization. Funds from the treasury of the Ohio Synod financed the under- taking. With what enthusiasm the shining instruments were received can hardly any longer be appreciated. There is little doubt, however, that in those first rehearsals themes rose and fell as in a most profound fugue. Nevertheless there was earnestness and interest and the band has since filled a much felt want in our school life. The band has been active in arranging our annual concert, which usually forms a part of our commencement festivities. In addition to this culmination of its en- deavor it often has warmed timid youths to Ciceronian tasks within the halls of our literary societies; and many athletic victories have found their inspiration in stirring music. Last year the band made great progress with Mr. George Conrad as director, yet we have all reasons to believe that this year it will be still better. Prof. P. Mackenson has made possible the addition of new instruments and a choice selection of music. The two rehearsals each week are characterized with marked interest and diligence. 120 Employment ACRI FICE is the biggest word in many a student’s vocabulary, and financial stringency has deterred many a bright youth from higher education; but Capital University has a remedy for these difficulties. Last spring, needy students met in chapel and organized an employment bureau. A clerk and an assistant were chosen who should correspond with the lead- ing merchants and advertise among prospective employers. Mr. Lammert Redelfs was elected clerk, and Mr. Amos Meyer, assistant. A canvass of the students was then taken to ascertain the kind of work desired. A classified list was published and these circulars distributed throughout the city. From the beginning the bureau was a success, for, during the year, the most needy had employment—mowing lawns, house-cleaning and gardening. Several figures for spare time during six weeks are: $15.65, $15.25, $14.85. Several of the students have been placed in steady positions, but most of the work consists of odd jobs obtained from such who are acquainted with the Employ- ment Bureau through distribution of circulars. There are many older students who have received employment independent of this bureau, but for the new student this department is proving a substantial help, and though still in its infancy, has accomplished much. Its marked success is due to the attitude of the students and the efforts of the efficient clerks. bailors, job printers, barbers, organists, tutors, book agents, librarians, mail car- riers, typists, clerks, carpenters, laborers, are enrolled in this bureau, and in many cases are quite proficient in their occupation. 121 123 T HE past, young hearts, is a treasure trove. And may this book e’er be The sesame that shall unlock The bolted doors of memory. The glittering wealth of Aladdin, Of all Arabia’s plain. Cannot one moment be compared With what these leaves contain. For is not youth worth more than gold, And happy hours, than precious stones? And love worth more than palaces, Friends’ hearts, than regal thrones? From Ali Baba’s rock-bound cave This talisman will bring Memories that make sad hearts rejoice And downcast spirits laugh and sing. E. L. Raeuber 124 Historica! Sketch of Capital Umwersity and the Theological Seminary Early Beginnings THE YEAR 18I8 had witnessed the birth of our Joint Synod of Ohio and other States. For twelve years already our Synod had been gradually grow- ing. Immigrants were pouring in from the East and rapidly settling the country. Hundreds of Lutherans were to be found among these who had to be looked after, if they were to be kept for the Lutheran Church. A great field was ripe for the harvest, but the laborers were few and there were no adequate means of increasing their number. Great indeed was the need of a theological school to pre- pare young men tor the Christian ministry, but greater seemed the difficulties in the way. Undismayed, however, our fathers persevered in their attempts and their prayers and perseverance were not to be in vain. The year 1830 lound Synod assembled in convention in Canton, Ohio, ardently discussing the needs and the possibilities of establishing a theological seminary, when finally the solution came, as if sent from above. Rev. Wilhelm Schmidt, a young man who had enjoyed a three-years’ theologi- cal training in the University of Halle, came forward and offered to teach in such a school for two years free of charge. At last saw their way clear and at once Synod resolved to establish the needed school. Prof. Schmidt outlined a course cover' ing three years which was approved by Synod. A suitable schoolroom was found and other requirements were met, and on October 13th, of the same year, our Sem- inary made its debut in the educational world at Canton, Ohio, with a teaching force of one man and an enrollment of six students. The training that could be offered in a course that covered only three years was necessarily meagre, but the results were phenomenal. There was no preparatory course offered. Hence everyone who enrolled as a student of this Seminary, no matter what his former training had been, started in the first year of the Seminary. And so it often happened “that by the side of a college man, or a graduate of a German gymnasium, sat perhaps a boy fresh from the farm or the country school.” We ask, what kind of preachers could such an insti- tution produce? Truly, no finished theological scholars left its portals. But when we look over the list of the names of those who were satisfied to drink from this humble fountain of learning, presently there loom up from among the names of many other faithful servants of the Church, such names, as: Lehmann, Spielmann, etc.; and we again wonder (and rub our eyes to make sure that we are not dreaming), why it is that we, today, with much better schools do not produce more correspondingly greater men. Therefore, let us never look with disdain upon the modest beginning of our institution. Removal to Columbus, Ohio The Seminary had been located in Canton only temporarily until a more suit- able place could be found. Accordingly, Synod, in the year 1831, decided to establish 125 its school permanently in Columbus, Gh’o, because the citizens of that city had offered the sum ot 4 2-?0U for the school. A site was purchased in what was then the southern part of the city, at what is now known as the corner of High and College Streets, and in the following summer the Seminary building was begun. Not until January of the lollowing year was the building so lar completed that Prof. Schmidt could begin instruction in it. In the meantime a small frame church had served as a schoolroom. '1 he new building was to be a two-story structure—50 x 28 ft.—intended to house the whole institution, both the faculty and the students. At this time there were six theological students and several pupils in languages, the latter, young men for the most part, from the city. Prof. Schmidt’s two years of gratuitous service were up now and accordingly his salary was set at $2: 0.00 per annum, a princely sum indeed. The Seminary building which was only partially completed had to remain in that condition until 1841, a period of eight years, because the necessary financial aid was not forthcoming. The building was indeed far enough completed to house the Pro- fessor and his family, but the students had to find lodging, etc., as best they could. Father Spielmann, a student in our Seminary at that time, tells us the following: “The students rented two log huts near the Seminary, formerly occupied by negroes. Here we six studied in a small room sitting around a table with a tallow candle standing in the centre. We rolled the beds in which we slept under the low roof of the hut. As the majority were very poor and had no source of income, six of us undertook to board ourselves in the cellar of the Seminary building, which in the beginning cost each forty-nine cents a week.” Several years had now passed since the founding of the Seminary, but Professor Schmidt still constituted the whole faculty. His ‘characteristically German iron in- dustry” knew no leisure in exerting itself to the utmost to maintain, yea even, if possible, to improve the school entrusted to him in the face of seemingly unsurmount- able difficulties. We need, therefore, not be surprised that in the year 1837 already Prof. Schmidt began to show signs of growing weakness. To restore his health he journeyed to Europe and returned the following year, as it seemed, completely re- stored to health. A sudden attack of typhoid fever, however, closed his earthly career on November 1 st, 1 839. A neat monument in East Lawn Cemetery marks his last resting place with the modest, yet touching inscription: “Wilhelm Schmidt—Unscr Lehrer, Unser Vater. 1803-1839.” More than three-fourths of a century has passed and still the Seminary does honor to this pioneer teacher in our institution by meeting each Friday afternoon in the Schmidt Society” for practical homiletical exercises as did the students in his day. Now things looked dreary indeed. The school had lost its head. No one could be secured to take his place. The students were gone. The building was not yet completed. The treasury was $694.00 in debt. The only thing that could be done under the circumstances was to discontinue school for at least a year until matters could be readjusted. To raise the necessary funds to reopen the school. Synod appointed a collector to canvass the whole Synod. This plan worked out fairly well and so one great difficulty was met. The Board, also, set to work at once to fill the vacant professorship. The first call was declined. Without delay another call was sent, this time to Rev. C. Schaeffer, Hagerstown, Md. He acceoted the call and was installed in Trinity Week of 1840. So successful were his labors during the summer that when school opened in the fall all the room available for students was completely occupied and a second Professor, Mr. C. Juksch, was appointed as Professor of Languages and Sciences. Not only was the first building completed, but a second 126 one was built to serve as a dwelling and boarding house for the students. A still further result of this condition of affairs was a call sent to Rev. F. Winckler, of Newark, N. J., as a second Professor of Theology, and this call also was accepted. With the two buildings completed, the students were gathered together for the most part under one roof. It will, no doubt, be of interest to have one of the students of those days, the later Prof. Martens, give us a glimpse into this, their new abode. He says: ‘‘Let me tell the youth of today, too, how we warmed our rooms in that dormitory when Jack Frost was king. Every two rooms had one stove made for burning wood. The stove was placed in the partition between the two rooms, about half being in each. The occupants of one room had to do all the firing, while the occupants of the other got the most of the heat because all the pipe was in their room. For fuel, as intimated, we used wood. We bought it a cord at a time, in four- foot lengths, and sawed and split it ourselves. How much would our young men of today, especially those raised in cities, like such exercise?” Alas, this period of prosperity was to be but as a fleeting dream. The language question practically caused a rupture in the institution. Prof. Schaeffer was an American and thus perhaps unduly preferred the English, while Prof. Winckler was a German and showed his preference for his native tongue. Soon the students, too, were separated into two hostile camps. The Board held extra meetings to bring about a reconciliation, but it was of no avail. The Board, therefore, called for the resigna- tion of both professors. Prof. Schaeffer at once complied and left in June of 1 843. Prof. Winckler, however, would not resign and so continued to instruct the few students that circled about him for the time being. Now from the very beginning ample provision had been made for instruction in the English language also, though the Seminary was to be dominantly German. And from the very beginning the school had been bi-lingual in its practice also. For Father Spielmann, who himself entered our Seminary in 1832, tells us: ‘‘Of the first seven students to enter, only four had so much as a meagre knowledge of Ger- man, and one was entirely English, so that the first professor was compelled from the very outset to use both the English and the German in his instruction.” 1 his bi-lingual character of our school had not changed up to this time. Yet in spite of this precedent, and directly against the best interests of the institution. Synod de- cided that the German language should be the only medium of instruction in theology and that Prof. Winckler be retained. Naturally, many were offended at these reso- lutions, and as a result the school suffered greatly. The Board realizing that a serious mistake had been made, asked Prof. Winckler to resign, and in May, of 1845, his con- nections with this school were severed. Synod also recognized its mistake and resolved at its next meeting that all lectures in the Seminary should be in both languages. Some further complaints were heard, but Synod declared the question settled and it has stood thus ever since. Again the school had to be closed and the students dismissed until a new pro- fessor could be secured. In the year 1847, Rev. W. F. Lehmann, then pastor in Somerset, Ohio, and a member of the last graduating class under Prof. Schmidt, was called as Theological Professor. Rev. Lehmann accepted the call and at once took up his new work. It might be of interest to mention here that one of the first stu- dents to enter under Prof. Lehmann, was M. Loy, whose invaluable services for our school will appear later. With Prof. Lehmann our Seminary first began to approach orthodox Lutheranism, and for this pioneer work our Synod cannot be too grateful. 127 Although in general much progress was to be noted, yet much remained to be desired. For instance, the same matter was presented one day in German and the next in English, so that really only half a year’s work was done in a whole year’s time. But that Prof. Lehmann was doing all that he possibly could under the circumstances, we are assured of by one of his students, M. Loy. He says: “When I entered the Seminary it had but the one professor, who had but recently taken up his work, and of whom more was expected than any man could adequately render. But Prof. Lehmann was a man of rugged health and great power of physical endurance as well as of stalwart faith and indomitable will, and the work was in good progress when I came. He had reorganized the congregational work, forming two congregations, one German, the other English, of both of which he was pastor; and also the Seminary work, forming a preparatory school after the manner of an Academy, and a school for the study of theology after the manner of a Seminary, of both of which he was teacher. It was a herculean task, for which no man was suffi- cient, but he did what he could and his work was not in vain in the Lord. The work gradually grew, help was supplied as means increased, and the institution became one of power and influence in the land.” The Seminary, however, was not to stay in the south end of the city long after the advent of Prof. Lehmann. Malarial fever became so prevalent there that the Board decided to move the institution and at the same time also to erect in connection with it a college as a “feeder for the Seminary in the eastern part of the city. Ac- cordingly, the Board purchased a lot of four acres and a building arranged for school purposes on Town Street, between Fifth and Sixth Streets. Hither the Seminary was moved in the summer of 1850. Early Days of Capital University For many years already Synod had felt the need of an institution in which its youth could be given the proper collegiate training before entering the Seminary. I he citizens of Columbus also desired to have such a school in which their gifted young men could be prepared for entrance into the large universities of the East. Since it was thought that one school could well serve the purpose of both parties, it was only natural that they should join hands in establishing such a school. Accordingly a charter was drawn up and signed by the most prominent men of both parties. Among these charter members we find such names as: Spielmann, Goodale, Parson, etc. Joint Synod, however, was, from the very start, to have the greater authority in the management of this institution which now received the name Capital University. That this was the case we see from the fact that its Board consisted of ten members of the Seminary Board, four members chosen from each of the districts of Joint Synod, and “of ten citizens of Columbus who shall be in good repute for morality, intelligence and honesty, and who shall be chosen without reference to the religious donomination to which they may be attached, to be chosen by the Trustees of the Seminary.” It was only later, and after a good deal of trouble, that Joint Synod, seeing that the College was not serving the Church as it should, secured full control of the institution. In the meantime, however, Capital University was the leading educational institution in Columbus. That the founders of Capital University intended to make it a university indeed we see from that part of the constitution where we read: “The faculties of the Uni- versity shall be those of Letters, Law, Medicine, and Theology. That this was nothing but an idle dream, as some may imagine, is disclaimed by the following state- 128 ment of a student of Capital University in those days: ‘‘At this time the school was arranging for a law department, and did make arrangements with the Starling Medical College for students of medicine, and actually discussed the formation of military and kindred departments, all of which, with theology, would have made her a full-fledged university indeed.” But the necessary means were lacking to institute these various departments and so the plan was finally abandoned. On Town Street then, on the 20th of May, 1850, the Preparatory Department of Capital University was opened. Here, and in this year also, the German Theological Seminary became the Theological Department of Capital University. Rev. W. M. Reynolds, D.D., of Pennsylvania College had accepted the presidency of the new in- stitution. He and Prof. Lehmann conducted a summer school with such splendid success that we read in the first catalogue of Capital University: ‘‘The number of pupils having been considerable (over sixty) during the summer session, it was deemed advisable at the meeting of the Trustees in the Autumn to organize regular college classes (Freshman and Sophomore) and the Faculty of Letters was also organized by the appointment of Rev. A. Essick, Professor of Ancient Languages, and J. A. Tress- ler, Esq., Professor of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.” These men, together with the two mentioned above composed the first Faculty of Capital University. During this year the students in all three departments numbered one hundred and eleven. The fol- lowing year Theo. Wormley, M.D., was added to the teaching force as Professor of Chemistry, Geology, and Natural History. In this second year the enrollment was one hundred and fourteen. It is to be remembered that this location on I own Street was only to be temporary until a suitable site could be found. The two years spent here, however, were, as is seen above, years of excellent success. Not only did the institution receive the constant support of the citizens of Columbus, but “it was while here that our institution attracted the attention of the famous Jenny Lind, who was then singing in this country, who left the institution a generous sum of money, proceeds of concerts in Columbus.” Removal to North High Street In the fall of 1853, Capital University moved to its new home on North High Street, where on a lot presented by Lincoln Goodale a suitable structure had been erected, now known as the Park Hotel. The new building was dedicated on September 14, 1853. The German speaker was Rev. C. E. F. Stohlman, D.D., of New York and the English speaker no less a personage than the Hon. Wm. H. Seward, at that time United States Senator, and later President Lincoln’s Secretary of State. This new building was not only large enough for a recitation hall but served as a dormitory also. It will be of interest to note that in general we find the same method of discipline intro- duced then already that is found and practised to this day in our dormitory; and the petty, yea, at times almost flagrant transgressions of the rules were no doubt then as frequent as now. In general we must say that the twenty-three years during which our institution was located on North High Street were years of gloom. The only thing of interest in the first two years is that in the Spring of 1854 the first class was graduated from the College. The Commencement exercises were held in a hall opposite the Capitol on High Street. Each member of the graduating class delivered an address, as is the custom to this day. Since then more than fifty classes have followed in their footsteps. In the Fall of 1854 a good deal of changing took place on the Faculty. President Rey- nolds and Prof. A. Essick resigned because they could not agree with the Ohio Synod. 129 Rev. C. Spielmann was called as President and D. M. Martens, a member of the first graduating class, as Professor of Latin. The financial status of the institution was also very discouraging. Just about this time the Seminary treasury lost $18,000 through its Treasurer. So dire were the consequences of this loss that for several years the theological professor received practically no salary at all. Fortunately, from a financial point of view. Prof. Lehmann had charge of a large German congregation in this city and his salary there furnished him the means of sustenance. In 1857 President Spiel- mann resigned and Prof. Lehmann became President. Prof. D. M. Martens resigned also and Rev. E. Schmidt was called to succeed him. Rev. M. Loy, then pastor at Delaware, Ohio, came to Columbus once each week to teach logic in the College. For almost a decade already our institution had experienced many ups and downs, but these indeed were small in comparison to those that were to follow during the next half decade. The year 1860 had come and with it the terrible Civil War. For a time this war threatened to draft away all the students. But worse than this, it so im- poverished the people on whose contributions the existence of the school depended that there was great danger of this indispensable source drying up. Those were dark days, indeed, and had it not been for the self-sacrificing fidelity and devotion of especially the man at the helm, Prof. Lehmann, as also of the other worthy members of the Faculty, our institution would undoubtedly have suffered nothing short of shipwreck on some fatal rock during that tempestuous and foggy voyage. The strain on Prof. Lehmann during this time was so tremendous that it became evident that unless assist- ance were given him his days would soon be numbered. To relieve Prof. Lehmann Synod called Rev. M. Loy as a second Professor in Theology and as teacher in the College. Prof. Loy began his work in March, 1865. For several years yet the hard time continued. The financial status always seemed to grow worse so that many times the professors had to depend on a livelihood obtained from other sources because they did not get their full salary or sometimes none of it. Hie heavy, threatening war clouds had now cleared away. The disturbed social and industrial world began to readjust itself and to move on as before. As a result brighter days began to dawn for Capital University also. It was about this time (1870-75), however, that the city had practically enveloped the institution, though but two decades before it had been outside the city limits. An uncouth folk was set tling that part of the city and the increasing noise, dust, etc., and the wear and tear which had rendered the building quite unserviceable, again impressed upon Synod the necessity of looking for a new location. Several cities and towns offered bonuses for the school but the Board finally decided in favor of a site on the National Pike east of Alum Creek, where the institution still stands. The construction of the new building, which, according to the plans accepted, were to be a dormitory and a dining hall, was started yet the same year, 1874, but was not completed until May, 1876. The New Home on East Main Street May 2, 1876, was moving day. And how glad the students were to get into their new quarters! The student body was divided into two companies. The one under the direction of President Lehmann helped to load the drays at the old building, and the other company received and put things in order in the new. Special care, however, we are told, “was taken that none of the countless creatures that inhabited the old building—but never studied—should be taken along.” The students in our days are indeed grateful for their great care in this respect. But with all respect we must say that 130 their care has certainly been in vain; for many a drop of human blood has been spilt in this same cause since then. The new buildings were dedicated in June, 1876. The Dormitory was indeed a great improvement over the old one on North High Street. But yet it lacked many conveniences. One feature that was not only annoying to the students but at the same time exceedingly dangerous was that each room had a separate little stove of which the students had to be the firemen themselves. That the present generation may all the more enjoy the beautiful campus that surrounds our various buildings be it said that in those days ‘the Dormitory stood in a cornfield. Of cement walks no one so much as dreamed. Of a beautiful lawn and trees nobody thought except Prof. Thco. Mees.” Prof. Mees had been serving our institution since his return from Germany already as Professor of Hebrew and Principal of the Preparatory Department. But now he began to serve as landscape gardener also. For a time school was dismissed every after- noon and the students with pick, shovel, and wheelbarrow began to lay out the campus under his directions. The ground was leveled off, the necessary walks made, trees set out, in short everything laid out practically the same as we find it today. In the year 1872 Rev. C. H. L. Schuette had been called as Professor of Mathe- matics; and on account of the resignation of Prof. Dasher, candidate of theology, Theo. Mees, who was just then returning from his studies in Germany, was called as Principal of the Preparatory Department and Professor of Hebrew. In May of the following year Rev. G. H. Schodde accepted the call to the professorship of Greek and Latin. Rev. C. A. Frank became Housefather and Professor of Latin in the same year. During the years that followed the number of students gradually increased. The social life of the student body also showed marks of a healthy condition and united activity. It is back to this time that we must go to find the beginning of many of the organizations and an infusion of new life into those already existing. It was in those days, for instance, that several of the students first got the “band fever.” And our institution can indeed look back with pride upon the musical accomplishments during the various stages of this as well as kindred musical organizations, especially when we bear in mind that our students have never enjoyed the advantages of a musical training. The literary societies were also enjoying fresh impulses—a fact that never fails to speak well of the right and healthful life in an educational institution. Then already the Germania, our German literary society today yet, was flourishing; and also the English literary society, Homonoia, was not a small thing in the life of its members. We indeed deplore the fact that today our students are not enjoying the untold blessings of a literary society. But we also are confident that a careful comparison of conditions in former days with those in our day, will to a great extent vindicate our students. The lack, however, is most keenly felt by many of them also. In the Spring of 1880 Prof. Lehmann, the worthy President of our institution, began to suffer from cancer in the mouth. He gradually grew worse so that he could no longer instruct when school opened in the Fall. For weeks and months he suffered intense pain until in December when the Lord called His faithful servant home to his reward. As a token of their esteem and love the students placed a beautiful cross as a monument at his grave. “Even though,” a contemporary writes, “he had no titles before or after his name, yet his death caused in the hearts of his many friends and in the work of the institution a gap. which, I say it with due respect to all others, has not to this dav been fully closed.” When we reflect on the self-sacrificing love and service of Prof. Lehmann at all times rendered our institution, and especially our Seminary, we see that it is entirely fitting and proper that we should dedicate the proposed Divinity Hall as a lasting memorial to his name. After moving to the present location a different plan for boarding the students was inaugurated. Before this the boarding clubs had been operated by the students them- selves in general as they are now. At this time, however, the institution hired a steward, who was to take everything in charge and to be responsible to the Director or House- father. The fact that we read of such frequent changes of stewards as well as the fact that it was later changed back to the old method again is sufficient proof that the plan did not prove very satisfactory. We students today are indeed glad that the change has been made. During the first years in the present location the question of students attending divine services on Sunday often became a serious one. In those days the city cars did not yet run up to our doors. At best there was a horse car line running to within about a mile of the institution and in bad weather the rest of the way had to be made through mud or deep snow. This often made it almost impossible for the student to go to church on Sunday because the nearest church was at least three miles away. This difficulty, however, was later overcome when Prof. Lehmann established Christ Church, consisting of students and Lutherans in the immediate vicinity. The services were at first held in the society hall on the fourth floor of the Dormitory. Later a church was built on Main Street just opposite the campus. A student of that time gives us a glimpse into the Dormitory life in the following words: “The life and doings of the students were closely watched. It was, for instance, demanded that all doors remain unlocked so that the housefather in his noc- turnal ‘rounds’ might, whenever he so desired, look into every room, and, too, into every bed, to make sure that all the ‘children,’ even though some of them wore beards, were tucked away snugly. This discipline became at times a little too severe for the students and hence often brought a dummy in the bed. I believe, however, that it had its good side also.” After the death of Prof. Lehmann, Dr. Loy was chosen to take his place. Just about this time also the storm clouds of the predestination controversy were gathering and already the distant rumblings could be heard. Shortly after Lehmann’s death the storm broke loose and with it came several changes for our institution of which we have every reason to be proud. Prof. Frank was a Missourian at heart and hence left the Ohio Synod and our institution. As his successor to the housefathership and the chair of German and Literature the present much honored Dean of our Seminary, a man trained in the Missouri Synod itself, who nevertheless fearlessly fought the pre- destination error, Dr. F. W. Stellhorn, was called. A Decade of Growth (1880-1890) The years 1880 to 1890 are characterized by a gradual growth and increased prosperity. Not only were there several new members added to the Faculty, but the number of students also was greater. Every possible means to be had was employed to offer the students the best possible training. In June of 1882 Prof. Schodde was called as Professor of Greek, and Prof. Mees as Professor of Latin. A man was now needed to take charge of the Preparatory Department. Rev. A. Pflueger was called, but his congregation would not permit him to leave. Students in the College then helped out until in January of 1883 when Prof. Geo. K. Leonard took up the work. Rev. Boehme now followed a call to become housefather, but he remained here only about two years. Rev. A. Pflueger was called to succeed him and he remained in this exceedingly difficult office for many years. In 1888 Prof. Mees accepted the 132 call to the Directorship of Woodville Normal. Rev. K. Hemminghaus was chosen to succeed him. So progressive was our school then that a chair of music was actually established under Prof. H. Schmidt in the interest of church music especially. But we are sorry to say that this arrangement lasted only about one year. In this connec- tion we would like to add that President O. Mees gave a series of lectures on “Music in the Church ’ to the Seminarians last year which were listened to with much profit to all who attended. We hope this is only the beginning of supplying a much needed element in our practical theological course. I he agitation resulting from the predestination controversy caused the territory of our Synod to expand by leaps and bounds in the Northwest. The field became so great that our Seminary could no longer supply the necessary men. In view of this fact, at a meeting of Synod in October, 1882, it was resolved to establish a practical Seminary in connection with the Seminary in Columbus. This latter Seminary had now through the efforts of Dr. Loy and Dr. Stellhorn, become a purely theoretical in- stitution to which only those could be admitted who had a sufficient training in the languages. I he Practical Seminary was to furnish a shorter course for those who had no such training to prepare for the office of the ministry. This department began work in December, 1882, under the supervision of Rev. E. Boehme. In 1884 Synod decided to move this department to Afton, Minn., and to establish it as a school by itself in the territory where its men were to work. This resolution went into effect in December, 1884. Several years later this Seminary was moved to St. Paul, Minn., where it has been doing excellent work ever since. The Alumni of Capital University have always had a warm spot in their heart for their Alma Mater. They have not only expressed this in words, but repeatedly in deeds also, as can be seen from the various class memorials about the camou'. And this they have done in spite of the fact that they do not by any means represent a wealthy class of people. In the year 1887 the Alumni bought the land then adjoining the campus on the east side and presented it to the institution. Any one who has ever been on our campus will remember a row of stately maples just east of the ball diamond. The land lying just beyond them, or in other words, the eastern half of the present College grounds is what was presented. When we consider that the present Dormitory has been standing since 1875; that it has housed hundreds of students and some very careless ones among them, too; that it has up to recent years been heated by individual coal stoves and lighted by kerosene lamps, and that now it is being heated and lighted by no less dangerous means, natural gas. we cannot but exclaim, What a wonder that there has never been a destructive fire!” Truly it is wonderful and we thankfully ascribe it to divine protection. But at various times small fires have been discovered, early enough, however, to avoid any great damages. The most threatening of all, so far as we know, was on a cold wintry night in January, 1888. In some mysterious manner while all the students were asleep a fire broke out in the library. Fortunately it was soon discovered and by the untiring efforts of the students gotten under control in a short time, not, however, before con- siderable damage had been done to the library. The origin of the fire was never ascertained; but was at the time ascribed to some inimical incendiary. Students were stationed as watchmen for several nights but no evidences were forthcoming. There have ‘been several smaller fires since, and no doubt before also, but none have ever assumed threatening dimensions. Let us hope that we may never need to experience such a calamity. Before the year I 888 Commencement was a more or less private afFair, restricted 133 almost entirely to the Faculty, students and their relatives and friends. The exercises were held in Christ Church just across the street. But beginning with June, 1888, an eifort was made to bring as many of our people as possible to our Commencements with the view of fostering an increased interest on their part in the welfare of our school. Accordingly in that year a general invitation was sent out and our people in this vicinity especially were urged to attend. A big tent was pitched on the campus in which the exercises were to be held and other necessary arrangements made to accommodate the visitors. This attempt was very successful and our Commencements have been well attended ever since. Since the Loy Auditorium has been erected a proper place has been provided for these Commencement exercises. During the years 1880-90 the number of students gradually increased until finally the Dormitory could no longer house them all. The Dormitory was arranged for 96 students and now there were I 35. Something had to be done and without delay. Some advocated moving the Preparatory Department to Woodville and thus making more room in Columbus. The majority, however, were in favor of erecting a third building to meet the need. After a lengthy discussion Synod decided, 1890, to erect the much-needed building. I his structure was to serve as recitation hall, library, chapel, etc. At once efforts were made to collect funds by subscription and with such splendid success did the project meet that already before Synod adjourned two-thirds of the necessary amount had been subscribed. 1 he building was at once begun and in a short time our present recitation hall graced our campus. A Decade of Dearth (1890-1900) During the years 1891-1900 there was a gradual decrease again in the number of students, especially in the College and Preparatory Departments. The number of students in the Seminary remained about the same throughout. In 1891 the entire student body numbered 152. Then there was a gradual falling off until in 1899, when the number enrolled was at its lowest, there being only 88 in all departments. There were various reasons for this slump. It was again a period'of ‘‘hard times” in our country, followed up by the Spanish-American War. Then, too, somehow or other it was rumored that there was a superfluity of preachers and it would therefore be folly for any young man to study for the ministry. Peculiar that such talk should prevent young men from preparing for this sacred office! It seems never to have been able to prevent any one from becoming a lawyer, or physician. A change in benefi- ciary aid, no doubt, did a great deal toward keeping many a young man at home. Already as early as 1836 we read of the Ohio Educational Society of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, the object of which was “to educate pious but indigent young men for the Gospel ministry in the Theological Seminary at Columbus, Ohio.” This sup- port was granted to all prospective and promising students who had the ministry in view and could not pay their own way through school. This society as well as its plans were approved by Synod; and later Synod formed itself into such a society and appointed a Board of Education for the distribution of these funds. For a great many years the Faculty constituted this Board; and not a few pastors would scarcely be in the ministry today, if this aid had not been granted them. For some reason or other Synod abolished this beneficiary system altogether about the year 1890 and at once the number of students began to decrease. The whole Synod as such has never taken any action on this point. But the various districts of Synod, recognizing the great need of such aid, began one by one to institute a beneficiary treasury out of which aid is to be offered to any young man of the district who wishes to prepare himself for the min- istry but needs some help. With this system reintroduced and many other difficulties 134 pul aside our institution has been almost steadily growing until at the present time it has the highest number of students ever enrolled. During these years there were also several improvements made. A hot water heating system was installed in the Dormitory, thus putting an end to the dirt and danger of fire resulting from the presence of coal stoves in every room. In the year 1894 it was resolved to combine the housefathership and the pastorate of Christ Church. Prof. A. Pfluegcr resigned as housefather and Dr. L. H. Schuh assumed the newly created office. In the same year Dr. C. H. L. Schuette was chosen President of Joint Synod. This task demanded all his time and so he was compelled to sever his connections with our school as professor. Dr. F. W. Stellhorn succeeded him to the presidency of the institution. E. L. Brown was called to the chair of Mathematics. And to Dr. Geo. H. Schodde were assigned the subjects that Dr. Schuette had been teaching in the Seminary. Prof. Brown, however, on account of ill-health was com- pelled after only a short time to discontinue his work and Prof. S. A. Singer was chosen as his successor. In 1896 Synod, at the instigation of the Alumni, decided to enlarge the scientific course and to begin the study of Greek in Second Preparatory Class. This change brought Capital University into conformity with other American colleges, whereas before it had been patterned after the manner of a German Gymnasium. For the third time in the history of the institution the Angel of Death came with his summons to an active member of the Faculty when on the 27th of Decembe-, 1896, Prof. E. Schmidt departed this life after having served the school for thirty-six years. His subject, namely history, was divided among the other professors. This, however, made it apparent that another professor was needed. Two years later a fourth Professor of Theology was called in the person of Rev. Ed. Pfeiffer. But he again as well as all the other professors in the Seminary was compelled to spend much of his time in the College. Capital University in the Early Years of the Twentieth Century (1900-1915) Thus now our Seminary had been established seventy years and our College fifty. The eventful nineteenth century had come to a close and the yet more promising twen- tieth had thrown wide her portals. The authorities of Capital Un’versity, feeling that a fresh impulse was needed to stimulate the interest in our school sufficiently that it would be able to attain to the blessings of the opening century, planned by means of a semi-centennial celebration of our College to turn the eyes of all our people toward our institution. Accordingly an elaborate celebration was held during the summer of 1900. Hundreds of people from near and far visited our school, became acquainted more closely with its work, its excellencies, and its needs and went home with an in- creased interest in the grewth and general welfare of our institution. We are confident that this celebration as well as the seventy-fifth anniversary celebration of the Seminary in 1906 had much to do with the almost uninterrupted progress in our institution until the present day. It was about this time also when the veteran and venerable Dr. Loy began to show marks of failing health. His illness gradually increased so that in Mav. 1902, he was made Professor Emeritus. Dr. Theo. Mees, then Director of the Woodville Normal, was called to succeed him as teacher of mental and moral sciences. Dr. Stell- horn became Dean of the Seminary. For a period of thirty-seven years Dr. Loy had been most faithfully serving our school. He has endeared himself to his pupils as, 1 dare say, scarcely any other professor our institution has ever known. Not only in the College did he obtain undying renown as instructor in mental and moral sciences; but 135 especially as head of the Seminary from 1880-1902 does his record show most praise- worthy achievements. 1 he early spiritual and doctrinal status of our Seminary was not at all ideal from a strict Lutheran standpoint. We are, for instance, informed that Prof. Schmidt actually received and prepared several young men for the Reformed ministry. There was in general a spirit of Unionism and Rationalism prevalent in our Seminary in those days. Prof. Lehmann indeed did excellent pioneer work in com- batting this threatening leaven; but it was especially Dr. Loy, with, of course, the hearty assistance of his worthy co-laborers, who produced the staunch Lutheranism in our Seminary for which our Ohio Synod so faithfully stands. One of Dr. Loy’s co- laborers writes in speaking of what he has done for our Seminary: “Its spiritual and doctrinal position are largely the products of his faith and brain and in this respect he has done more for it than any other man.” We, therefore, regret at the time of this writing to be informed that the honored Doctor is critically ill with no hope for recovery. hor many years already the lack of an adequate gymnasium and auditorium had been keenly felt. It was, therefore, decided to erect a building to serve these two purposes. Dr. Schuh, President of Capital University since 1901, began personally to canvass a great part of Synod for contributions. He succeeded in collecting suffi- cient money for the building; and therefore during the winter of 1905-06 the present gymnasium was built and dedicated as the Loy Auditorium in honor of the venerable Dr. Loy. This building has proved to be an invaluable accessory to our institution. In former years the outdoor sports, as baseball and tennis, had indeed flourished but during the winter months when physical exercise was especially urgent there were no adequate facilities for engaging in the same. Now, however, with an exceptionally fine basket ball floor that has been the training place of many a team of state-wide fame; with suitable gymnastical equipments and the arrangement of classes in gymnastic exer- cises under a well-trained instructor, ample opportunity is offered for physical exercise during the winter months. The year 1906 also witnessed the diamond jubilee celebration of our Seminary. This should have been held in 1905 but since Joint Synod was to meet in Columbus the following year it was postponed and held in connection with this meeting. The interests in this celebration were not only to recall past successes but to awaken greater interest in our Seminary with a special effort to raise money for a better and bigger Seminary library. That this attempt has not remained fruitless we see from the fact that since then a goodly number of volumes has been placed in our library and that we are at present looking forward to the completion of the new Rudolf Memorial Library which is being erected in the grove just east of the baseball diamond. Many changes have taken place in the personnel of our Faculty during the last fifteen years. In the fall of 1906 Synod resolved to reopen the Woodville Normal acalled Prof. Hemminghaus to assume the Directorship. Rev. R. V. Schmitt was caned to succeed him. In the year 1908 Rev. Tressel, our instructor in oratory, died, and the services of Prof. F. S. Fox, President of the Capitol School of Oratory of this city, were secured. Prof. A. Pflueger, Professor of English and Literature, re- signed in the spring of 1909, and Dr. C. Ackermann, at that time President of the Pacific Seminary, Olympia, Wash., was called to take his place. During the winter of 1911 it became evident that the highly esteemed Dr. Stellhorn, on account of ill-health would have to be relieved of some of his work. In view of this fact the Board decided to re- lieve him of all his classes in the College and to limit his work to three classes a day in the Seminary. Rev. P. Mackenson of Wheeling, W. Va., was called to the Chair of German and History. He took up his work immediately after Easter of the same 136 year. In June of the same year. Rev. R. C. H. Lenski, of Anna, Ohio, was called as Professor of Dogmatics and Homiletics, and as Professor of Greek and German in the Academy. I he following year Dr. Schuh resigned the Presidency of Capital Uni- versity and accepted a call from the congregation at Grove City, Ohio. In appre- ciation of his valuable services as head of our institution, a fitting farewell was tendered him on commencement day and a beautiful silver loving cup presented to him by the student body. An extended discussion as to the advisability of separating the offices of the Presidency and Housefathership, with the view of thus giving the occupant of the former more ample opportunity to canvass Synod for new students, caused these two offices to be vacant for some time. Finally in the fall of 1912, Rev. O. Mees, of Cora- opolis, Pa., was called to assume this twofold office. President Mees, however, did not take up his work until after Christmas; in the meantime. Prof. Lenski served as acting President and Prof. Schmitt as Housefather. In June, 1912, Prof. Mackenson secured a leave of absence from the Board in order that he might still further prepare himself at the University of Michigan. Rev. C. B. Gohdes, of Anna, Ohio, was called to supply Prof. Mackenson’s chair until his return. Prof. Mackenson returned last fall, but a new chair has been granted our institution and this one is held by Prof. Gohdes, permanently chosen at a recent meeting of the Board to fill this position. The spring of 1913 found Prof. Leonard, the revered Principal of the Preparatory Depart- ment, Professor of Natural and Political Sciences, and at the same time the excellent landscape gardener of our beautiful campus, failing in health. He was giv n a leave of absence for one year to recuperate, and Mr. F. Coble, a graduate of O. S. U., was chosen to take his classes. The following year, however, found Prof. Leonard’s health very little improved and as a result. Prof K. Busch, of Lenoir College. Hickory, S. C., was called as Professor of Natural and Political Science. The Board at its last meet- ing made Prof. Leonard Professor Emeritus. This fall the persistent calling of the St. Paul’s Congregation of Toledo, Ohio, threatened for several months to deprive our institution of its worthy president. But after due consideration, President Mees returned the call. Thus many changes have occurred on the Faculty in recent years; but we are confident that our institution has not suffered seriously in any way from them. Yes, we venture to say that today our institution has a Faculty, that, in degree of efficiency, ranks high among the Faculties of our land. A Decade of Remarkable Improvements (1905-13) 1 he last decade in the history of our school can well be characterized as a period of great improvements, both internally and externally. Wonderful progress has been made in improving and beautifying both buildings and campus. Under the unceasing care of Prof. Leonard, the beautiful lawn has gradually extended its bounds until it now encircles even the gymnasium and recitation hall. Trees, shrubbery and plants of various species have been set out and trimmed with a master hand, thus converting the campus into a veritable park during the summer months. Cement walks now wind their vari- ous ways about the campus wherever the weary ones are wont to wander. The tennis courts have increased in number and quality; the baseball diamond has been much im- proved. In fact so far has our campus been improved that, like Alexander of old, we are beginning to lament that we have not more ground to beautify. During this time, our buildings, too, have not only increased in number, but also in efficiency and appearance. The year 1905-06 witnessed the erection of a new Gym- nasium-Auditorium. During the summer of 1910 the brawny weather-beaten f c of the dormitory was changed to a stony gray by means of a stone-facing process. The following year the halls of the dormitory were overlaid with cork. A year later the 137 old boarding hall was rebuilt and enlarged into the present Science Hall—better known as the Leonard Hall of Science. During the same year many improvements were made in the Loy Auditorium also. The remainder of the basement was cemented. The. Pittsburg Kitchen was built. The bathroom was furnished with additional shower baths, and new steel lockers were installed, while the lighting of Gymnasium was sat- isfactorily solved by the installation of electric lights. The last year saw new fire- escapes put on all the buildings; a dormitory-dining hall was built a short distance from the campus by Mr. R. Wannamacher, an alumnus of our school; the complete furnish- ing of the president’s office in the Dormitory; a fine library, modern in every respect, erected; all the old recitation and store rooms in the Dormitory converted into living rooms; and an enrollment of students that reaches the long coveted two hundred mark. In the near future, a central heating plant will be completed, immediately behind the Science Hall, facing Mound Street; and a Divinity Hall is practically assured. Truly, this has been real progress. But not only has our institution been keeping pace with the progress of the world in its external features, but also in the work done within its halls. And this is the most gratifying feature of all. Let us for a moment consider the important changes made in this respect. Several new professorships have been granted and able men secured to fill them so that now the Seminary Faculty numbers five members and the College and Academy Faculty an even dozen. The former classical and scientific courses have been enlarged by incorporating the former College Freshman year in the Academy as the third year class and adding an additional year advance work to the College Department, which arrangement places us on the same footing as any other first class college of the state. The former Preparatory Department has been changed to an Academy offering a three-year course and admitting its graduates into the Fresh- man class of any college in the state. A Normal course has also been introduced. A combination Arts-Agriculture course has been arranged for with the Ohio State Uni- versity. “The plan is to have students take three years of work at Capital University in the Arts course, after which two years of work at O. S. U., more particularly in agri- cultural lines. At the close of the fourth year, or the first year at O. S. U., the student will be granted his Arts degree by Capital University; then returning to Ohio State, will complete the fifth year and receive the degree in Agriculture.” Arrangements for a post-graduate course in the Seminary have also been made. Surely such progress is worthy of all commendation and speaks well of the character of work which our institu- tion aims to do. This decade has also seen new life and order infused into the various activities that are the natural outgrowth of sound and healthy student life. Thus reads the history of our institution from its earliest beginning until this writ- ing. It indeed has, like the history of man. along with many successes also many weak- nesses and shortcomings to record. Never, however, has our school at any time failed to serve the Church faithfully; and in general we can note a constant development. Especially has the last decade brought with it many changes and alterations for the good: and the future bids fair to do the same. Shall we, the alumni and friends of Capital University, now, however, sit down and fold our hands in our contentment with a “thus far and no farther intention”? Shall we be satisfied to forget the future and gratify our- selves by musing over battles won and betterments achieved? Ah nay! Let us rather draw inspiration from them and with renewed and increased interest and enthusiasm ask, “What more can be done? If we will support Capital University in this spirit, we venture to prophesy a bigger and better Capital University in the future. 138 ATHLETICS 139 FROM the very earliest days of “Old Cap,” athletics in some form or other have been delighting Capital students. The oldest alumnus can tell how the various classes as well as the departments of the institutions would strive for victory and interclass championships. Intercollegiate athletics, although not having so early a beginning, nevertheless were always a prominent feature in col- lege life. We can look through the records of bygone days and see that already in the early 80’s, “Cap” was represented by baseball teams which compared favorably with the best in college baseball circles. In those days victories over Ohio State, Wesleyan and Denison were common occurrences. But with the entrance of most of the largest colleges into the Ohio Conference, which compelled them to restrict their activities mainly to con- ference teams. Capital was put at a disadvantage, and her relations with the larger colleges of course was thereby much modified. But nevertheless old Capital University has always retained her position in college sport and today her teams rank among the the best non-conference teams in the state. And since football is nonentity here and always has been, it is but natural that the old grads take great pride and interest in all baseball activities, seeing the latter has always been “Cap’s major college sport at least until the introduction of basket ball here. The origin of intercollegiate basket ball at Capital dates back to 1905, the year in which the new and spacious Loy Gymnasium was erected. Although the first two seasons of endeavor found our teams only novices at the sport, yet it was not long until basket ball was sufficiently developed here to enable our teams to compete with the best in the state for non-conference honors. Nor are our schedules now limited to non- conference teams alone, but almost regularly every season Capital meets basket ball rep- resentatives of big conference teams, such as Denison, Kenyon, Cincinnati, Western Reserve and Wittenberg, and the scores of the games always show that Cap” could hold her own ably in the big company. Tennis as an intercollegiate sport, introduced here some five or six years ago, is still in its infancy and no wonderful records have as yet been made, but the interest which is taken augurs well for the future of this sport here at Capital. I he three athletic branches just mentioned are the only ones of any intercollegiate prominence at Cap,” football being prohibited and track being somewhat unenthusias- tically received. Football, however, is an interclass sport par excellence and gridiron class league are features of student life every fall as are also the inter-department games, especially the annual big college-seminary fray. Our athletics, as they are being managed now, have improved greatly in the past few years. The new administration head, the Board of College Activities, is now in complete control. I he five-dollar athletic fee per student yearly, assures perfect financial support. Greater activities can now be attempted with more confidence, as a result of this new system tending to a better athletic standing of Old Cap. 140 Capital Athletics for 1914-15 Basket Ball '15 Jan. 9.—At New Concord ... Jan. 16.—At Westerville ..... Jan. 22.—At Columbus ........ Jan. 30.—At Marietta ........ Feb. 6.—At Columbus ......... Feb. 12.—At Columbus ........ Feb. 16.—At Columbus ........ Feb. 19.—At Toledo .......... Feb. 20.—At Fort Wayne ...... Feb. 27.—At Columbus ........ Mar. 5.—At Hiram ............ Mar. 6.—At Grove City, Pa.... April 17.—At Westerville .... April 22.—At Columbus ....... April 24.—At Wilbcrforcc .... May 1.—At New Concord ... May 6.—At Columbus .......... May 8.—At Columbus—A. M. May 8.—At Columbus—P. M. May 15.—At Granville ........ May 26.—At Columbus ......... May 31.—At Columbus ......... June 5.—At Ada .............. June 12.—At Columbus ........ .......C. U............. 29 .......C. U............. 31 ..C. U............. 44 .......C. U............. 36 .......C. U............. 64 .......C. U............. 42 ..C. U............. 36 .......C. U............. 65 .......C. U............. 48 .......C. U............. 44 ........C. U........... 34 .......C. U............. 28 Baseball '15 .............C. U........... .............C. U........... .............C. U........... .............C. U........... .............c. u........... .............c. u........... .............c. u........... .............c. u........... .............c. u........... .............c. u........... .............c. u........... .............c. u........... Tennis '14 Muskingum ......... 50 Ottcrbein ......... 26 Western Reserve.... 18 Marietta .......... 22 Muskingum ......... 28 U. of Cincinnati.... 17 W. Va. Wesleyan 41 St. John .......... 15 Concordia ......... 21 Wittenberg ........ 23 Hiram ............. 45 Grove City ........ 46 Ottcrbein ....... Ohio State Univ. Wilbcrforce ...... Muskingum ....... Muskingum ........ Ottcrbein ....... Wilbcrforce ..... Denison .......... Ohio State Univ. Ohio State Univ. Ohio Northern.... Denison ......... May 9.—At Westerville May 16.—At Columbus .. May 22.—At Columbus .. May 23.—At Granville .. May 29.—At Columbus June 8.—At Springfield c. u ... 0- 4 6- 6 c. u ...4- 4 Denison 6- 6 c. u .6- 7 Wittenberg ... 2- 5 c. u .2- 3 6- 6 c. u ...7-12 5-10 c. u . ..6- 6 Wittenberg ... 1- 1 141 112 VARSITY W. Schmidt.................... M. Schultz.................... P. W. Nesper, Captain......... J. Pilch....r,................ F. Reuter..................... L. Pertner ................... A. Buss....................... E. Rickert ................... J. Baumgartner ............... .........Manager Assistant Manager ...........Guard .........Forward .........Forward .........Forward ..........Center ...........Guard ...........Guard Top Row—J. Pilch, F. Reuter, F. Neumeister, E. Rickert. BOTTOM Row—W. Schmidt, A. Buss, P. Nesper, L. Pertner, M. Schultz. 143 APITAL’S 1914 basket ball team could hardly be classed with that sterling aggregation which represented our school the year preceding. Six won and six lost was the record made last season. The fault with the team lay in the fact that there was no systematic teamwork but an overabundance of individual play, d hen, too, the fact that Molly Nesper had to leave the team just before the season opened had much to do with the reverses met later on. It was then necessary to break in a new center at the eleventh hour and the team left to open the season vs. Denison was in the poorest shape possible. A 71-19 score was the result. Two nights later the team opposed Otterbein at Westerville and again lost, this time by a 43-20 score. Pertner was then shifted from forward to center and did very creditable work, and from that time the playing of the team showed marked improve- ment, Findlay and Kenyon being decidedly defeated by our lads in the two succeeding games. Then came the Muskingum game at New Concord, but our lads had to bow before the superior prowess of their arch-enemies to the tune of 37-27. A week later the same Muskingum team appeared on our home floor for what is always the festive game of the home season. And what happened in that game will probably ever remain in the memory of all of those present. Capital won. But won only after taking part in the most brilliant game ever played in Loy Gym. So evenly were the two teams matched in skill and determination that it took two overtime periods of play before the outcome was finally decided. Pertner made the goal that won the greatest game any Cap team ever played. We said the 1914 Varsity could not be compared with many of the first-rate teams which have repre- sented our school, but the men of that Varsity, when they defeated Muskingum which later claimed (and rightly so) the non-conference championship of Chip, they performed a deed which outshines all their other victories and which condones all their reverses. After that the team only played fair ball, losing to Kenyon, Wittenberg and Heidelberg in succession. Then Nesper returned to the game and the varsity wound up the season with victories over Ohio Northern, Findlay and Concordia. Captain Pflueger showed only flashes of that form of a season previous, but showed enough of it at the right time, namely, in the Muskingum game. Reuter at forward, was the individual star of the team, his brilliant shooting making him much feared by the opposing guards. His greatest feat in the scoring line was when he got away from the Ohio Northern opponent for thirteen field goals. In the other games he usually managed to cage the 144 ball at least six times. Pertner who played both forward and center, was at his best in the big Muskingum game when he caged nine field goals. He likewise was very consistent and dependent in foul shooting. Season of 1915 When the first call for basket ball was issued, some thirty-five men re- ported to Coach Hyer. Two months of consistent and hard practice under the efficient tutelage of “Doc” welded this bunch of players into one of the fastest and most formidable basket ball machines that ever represented Cap. All of the veterans of the season previous earned regular berths on the team and showed marked improvement in all departments of the game. Captain Nesper, for two years center on the team, was shifted to a guard position to make room for big Buss, who, although a new man in college basket ball circles, showed wonderful form in his position. The addition of Buss rounded the team-play out beautifully. The Varsity, after an extensive practise season against independent and minor college teams, opened the college season proper on January 6, against Cap.’s old-time rival, Muskingum, at New Concord. After holding the Presbyterians even in the first half, the Capital players dropped behind to- ward the close of the game, being victims of one of Muskingum’s famous spurts. The result was 50-29. A week later the team traveled to Otter- bein determined to come back with victory. They succeeded in winning a brilliantly contested game from Old Otterbein by the score of 31-26. Prob- ably no other victory ever occasioned so much joy and elation around Cap as this fine win over the United Brethren. This, by the way, was also the first time a Capital team had ever succeeded in winning from Otterbein on the Westerville floor. The Varsity in this game struck a stride which they have kept up in all the following games so far. A victory over Western Reserve by a 44-18 score was the result of classy all-around teamwork. Then the team traveled to Marietta to meet Marietta College, which usually sends out basket ball representatives which are classed among the best in non-conference circles. Again a victory! This time 36-22. Then came the great annual game with Muskingum at Columbus. And before the greatest and most enthusiastic crowd Loy Gym has held for some time, the Varsity came out victorious in a game that will long remain in memory. The most decisive score 64-28 was the result. With the season now well under way and the team showing extraor- dinary brilliant playing form, it is hard to figure how there are to be any re- verses in the remaining games. The non-conference championship of Ohio seems to be coming Capital’s way this season. N NTERCLASS football activities this fall were somewhat limited, so much limited in fact, that it was impossible to decide to which class aggregation the championship really belonged. But had the schedule been played out the high honors would no doubt have gone to the Seniors. In basket ball, however, the classes were unusually busy and played a large schedule. The fact that the Academy team was admitted to the league, this making five contenders, made it necessary for each squad to play eight games. The interest elicited by the contests was keen and almost every game was sharply contested. The Seniors, of course, won the championship, taking eight games without a defeat. Their snappy teamwork, which would have been a credit to any basket ball aggregation, was the feature of every game in which they participated. Then, by the way, this was the second successive championship that the class of 1915 has won in basket ball and of the two which they did not win in their college career, one was won by their opponents only after a big struggle, in the second no deciding game took place this year. The Sophs were the strongest contenders the Seniors had to deal with, but they lost the deciding game to the Seniors by a score of 44-20. The Fresh- men took third place, the Juniors and Academy following in order in the standing. The class league this year was exceptionally classy and furnished amusement and entertainment to the whole student body. In tennis last spring, the class of 15 also carried off the honors as usual, and will no doubt be at the head of the list this year 147 Top Row—P. Janson, G. Schmidt, H. Ice, C. Wagner, M. Schultz. Middle Row—L. Sittler, J. Pilch, E. Winterhoff, William Wiegman, J. Baumgartner. Bottom Row—Carl Hemminghaus, J. Underwood, F. Reuter. VARSITY 1914 J. PiLCH...............-...............Manager and Catcher Ernest Winterhoff................. Captain and Third Base Louis Sittler ...................... ......... Pitcher Haven Ice...................Right Field and Substitute Pitcher Frank Reuter.............................. First Base Price Jansen.................. -.......... Second Base Carl Hemminghaus............................. .Shortstop Max Schultz......1...................... Left Field George Schmidt............................. Center Field Carl Wacner ........................... ..Right Field William Wiegman ................................. Sub. J. Baumgartner....................... Pirst Base Johnnie Underwood ............................ Mascot 149 ls fast becoming a cosmopolitan game. It is America’s leading game. I This country of ours has many sports, such as football, basket ball, tennis | and baseball. None, however, can take the place of baseball. All classes of Vi people take an interest and find great enjoyment in this game. We not only find it played in our larger cities, but even in our villages and smaller towns. In fact, in our smaller towns we find the greatest and most skillful players. I his great sport is also found in our universities and colleges. Here we find many games, such as football, baseball, basket ball, etc. Football is very much a col- lege game and therefore is played in our universities more than any other game. Capital University also has these games with the exception of football. Since our Board and Faculty will not permit football at our college, as right they are, we can say with cer- tainty that baseball is our greatest game. Years ago when the boys were without a Gym, this game was even greater than it is at present. Today we also have basket ball in our midst, which creates just as much interest. Nevertheless, baseball is our spring game and still is as popular as in former years. As soon as our last game of basket ball has been played and the first signs of spring appear, you are sure to hear baseball “dope” at Capital. As soon as the weather will in any way permit, you will find the boys throwing, catching and batting. Some cannot even wait until weather permits but will go to the Gym. and there commence training. Thus great interest is manifested by the boys in one of Capital’s greatest sports. The boys at “Cap enjoy many advantages over other colleges with respect to playing this game. They have an excellent diamond on which their games are played. Every college team that comes to “Cap” always desires to return again since they know that a fast and clean game can be played. Many do not have this advantage, and this necessarily hinders the playing of a fast game. Another advantage Capital University has, and may always have, is the good material for their respective teams. Our college always has been represented by a fair team. Even in the time of our fathers, Capital was noted as having such a fine team that they could even defeat Columbus. Since that time baseball has advanced and also the Varsity has improved. Today our team can even use a professor as umpire and get along tolerably well. About four years ago Capital thought it advisable not to have a representative team because of conditions prevailing at that time. This idea was fostered by many of the veterans, who, at that time, thought it impossible to develop new material. The fol- lowing spring this spirit no longer prevailed. Under a capable manager this material (which was supposed to have been green) together with promising material found among our students, represented Capital on the diamond with credit and retained the honor and glory which our teams had always held in previous years. Although it looked gloomy at first and interest lagged, nevertheless, by hard and diligent work, Edgar Ebert, who was manager at that time, developed a team out of new material which has given Capital one of its best teams in the history of the school. The following year, 1913, the managership was given our loyal and ever-ready Pilch, who oroved himself worthy of this position. The team which represented Capital in baseball in 1913 was far from being a hireling aggregation and this is gleaned from 150 ihe tact that of the seven games played, five were Lutheran victories. I he greatest triumphs were the two whitewashings which were administered O. N. U. It is also ot credit to our ball tossers that this was the first time in Cap’s history that an O. N. U. team had been beaten. I he team had only one discouragement and that was the de- feat handed out by the Muskingum boys. Special mention must be made of Cooper- rider who was the sensational feature of every game. This stalwart man had a fine record for the season. He struck out 63 men during the season. His greatest feat was accomplished in his last game. I his was on his commencement day when he struck out every man until the sixth inning, thus closing a splendid career as a Capital player who will never be forgotten by his Alma Mater. During 1914 Pilch was again manager, having proved his worth the previous season. Last season was again a success. This we glean from the fact that out of a schedule of nine games only three were registered as defeats, and it took an extra inning to turn the trick in one instance. The greatest triumphs of the season were the two glorious defeats over Muskingum College and the third straight whitewashing admin- istered to O. N. U. By the way, those two defeats handed Muskingum deserve special mention; heretofore it was impossible to beat them. One of the strong features of last season was the sterling pitching of Sittler. His work in the box was the sensational feature of nearly every game. His greatest feat was performed at Muskingum. This team in the two previous years had managed to beat him, but last year it was impossible, for the boy was there. Through his excellent pitching he was able to beat them 2-1. Special mention must also be made of our catcher. Pilch for the last three years has been the backbone of our team. Although he was criticized and especially in the last year he, nevertheless, deserves more credit than any other man for Capital’s success in base- ball, during the last two years. With these two men, aided by the excellent fielding of the rest of the team, taking care of the defense, and the heavy swatting to carry forward the offensive play, it was indeed a well-balanced crew that represented Capital last season. The support given Capital deserves special mention. Especially was this manifested by our students in the last year. Not only did the boys show a lively interest in the varsity, but this was even manifested among the Professors. Never did our President miss a game unless it was absolutely impossible for him to be present. In this way baseball has been appreciated both by Professors and students. The prospects for the coming season are excellent. All of the old players have returned and in addition some promising material has been developed. With the schedule already filled by our manager, Schulz, we can expect a very successful season. Boys, let us keep up the good work and support the varsity as has been done in previous years. It will then not only be a joy to you but also to each individual player who is playing for his Alma Mater. 151 152 DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION Philip D. Parkinson A course in physical education compulsory for all students until the end of the second year in the college department aids much in maintaining the health of our students. An instructor, a Junior in the College of Agriculture, O. S. U. and a candidate for degree in physical education at that institution is in charge of the work at present. He has had much experience in city gyms, and is an instructor and President of the Varsity Aids at O. S. U. BASKET BALL COACH Carl A. Hyer A graduate of Ohio Wesleyan and an all-around athlete, having been on the basket ball, football, and baseball squads at his Alma Mater, has been in charge of our team this winter. The success of his methods are proven in the swath our boys are cutting in basket ball circles this season. An advo- cate of systematic teamwork and swift, quick, accurate passing, he has put the ban on the former longshot, individual star game formerly in vogue. Mr. Hyer possesses all the requisities of a coach and there is much satisfaction with his work. 153 Walter O. Hauck Luther P. Spoehr....................... -.....Captain Ernest O. Armbruster..........................Manager W. O. Hauck E. O. Armbruster L. P. Spoehr 154 Tennis AS soon as the balmy days of spring arrive, and the courts are again in condition, you will see our tennis-players “serving them over.” I his game has just recently become very attractive and aroused much interest among our boys, and not only among the boys but also among the faculty. It has especially gotten hold on those students who do not indulge in baseball and the lively interest manifested is indeed a healthful sign for the success in this sphere of athletics. In all free hours, except when the showers favor us, you can see our boys limbering up stiff muscles and joints, serving up hot straight ones and deceptive shoots and curves. All those who have played tennis and still play this game know its sphere in athletics. And for a student who applies himself all day at his studies, and is generally found in his room, this sport offers a most healthful exercise. In this gentle game of tennis, which to a strenuous player is any- thing but gentle, it is necessary for the individual to show forth all the skill he may possess. Not everyone can send the balls across the net in a telling way, not everyone can place the ball on the court to the disadvantage of his opponent: only practice brings this. The showing of our teams in the last two years has been very creditable. Spoehr and Hauck who have represented our school on this team for two seasons, have met some of the best players in the state and tho not alwrays successful, have upheld the glory and honor of Cap. The majority of the games played last season were registered as victories for our team, such schools as Otterbein and Wittenberg being defeated. The outlook for the coming season is especially excellent because we still retain our old team and several players, hitherto involved in scholastic troubles, will be able to give good account of themselves. A new system of elimination will be instituted and a team of four rather than a team of two will represent the school With proper encouragement and support of our student body, this coming season should be the most successful we have yet met. 155 BASEBALL BASKET BALL G. Schmidt J. Baumgartner J. Pilch J. Pilch J. Baumgartner E. Pflueger L. Sittler }• . Reuter H. Ice P. Nesper C. Hemminghaus F. Neumeister F. Reuter E. Richert E. Winterhoff L. Pertner M. Schultz J. Peters TENNIS L. Spoehr W. Hauck Top Row—G. Schmidt, J. Baumgartner, J. Pilch, L. Sittler, J. Peters, E. Pflueger. Middle Row—H. Ice, C. Hemminghaus, F. Reuter, P. Nesper, W. Hauck. Bottom Row—F. Neumeister, E. Winterhoff, E. Richert, L. Spoehr, L. Pertncr, M. Schultz. 881 Tli® Reserves ONOR to whom honor is due” is a very nice sentiment and a very proper thing, but for our Reserve teams its application has been nil. Whether this is because of their modesty in not asserting their claims or because an un- requited sacrifice is always expected of certain individuals, we cannot say; but this we know that the success of all our varsity teams can be directly attributed to the splendid work of our second teams, or reserves, or scrubs, as they aie sometimes called. In many instances the ability of the two terms have been almost on a par and it is not long since that our second team defeated a team which had previously beaten our varsity by a lop-sided score. It has always fallen to the lot of the reserves to obtain such meagre appropriation that they are forced to combat with all sorts of teams, many of them not basket ball but rather indoor football teams. They have, however, although forced to play every style of game possible, given good account of themselves, having taken into camp some of the best independent teams in this section. Three years ago the present Senior class held most of the berths on the reserve team, last year they together with the present Sophomores, divided honors, and this year the Sophomores are predominant, the Seniors having turned their attention to other activities. All praise to our valiant worriers who, although they do not receive the plaudits that fall so sweetly upon the ears of the varsity, yet, can unselfishly consider themselves the indirect recipients. Gymmasmm Aids This is a comparatively recent organization, its primary purpose being to assist in the instruction of gym classes and a further development of individual gymnastic skill. Hitherto our gym instructor has endeavored to handly the unwieldy classes without any special corps of assistants. The work, as a result, lagged, and interest could not be sus- tained. Under the present system, the gym aids are placed in charge of different squads and the instructor exercises a general supervision over their work. This method has forced the boys to devote their whole attention to the work at hand and interest in gym work has become real and not forced as hitherto. This werk of the gym aids is entirely voluntary and their work is worthy of commendation. 159 COLLEGE LIFE 161 Student Reception Fall of 1914 N OCCURRENCE of annual interest at Capital University is the reception tendered new students shortly after opening of the fall term. Here an oppor- tunity is given the new student to become acquainted with the whole student body as well as members of the Faculty and their families. Friday evening, September 18, was one of uncommon pleasure. I he occasion at the usual place, Loy Auditorium, was opened by the sweet warbling of our far-famed Glee Club. Prof. R. C. H. Lenski, with characteristic impressiveness, gave the “Ad- dress of Welcome.” In response, Prof. Paul Mackenson gave some interesting glimpses in the “Days of Yore”—when pineapples grew on the pine trees. The Glee Club again with renewed vigor assailed our cars with “Gaudeamus Igitur,” followed im- mediately by that haunting melody “The Lights of Home.” Our modern Demosthenes, Clarence Meyer, saved the day, however, by the rendition of an enlightening reading of which neither he nor we seem to tire. The hit of the evening, from the humorous standpoint was the mirth-convulsing selections rendered by the Dutch Band, under the most capable leadership of H. Weiler. Mr. Harold Meyer, our boy soloist, in at- tempting to eclipse the band furnished additional enjoyment by singing a touching ballad, “Why is the Bank so Close to the River?” Mr. “Lutz” has reason to be proud of his protege. After the conclusion of the literary program the professors, students, and friends adjourned—of course—to the Pittsburg Dining Hall to partake of the sumptuaus ban- quet provided by the club stewards. “Proxy” was toastmaster. To his witty toasts and sly digs, the professors responded with such brilliancy and quick repartee, that we were tempted to conclude that we were trespassing upon the preserves of the Greek Gods on Mount Olympus. Ever and anon the subdued melody of some pleasing song, as interludes for wit and food, rounded out the varied menu and soothed our giddy minds and wanton appetites. The memorable occasion was closed in a proper and fitting manner by the singing en masse of the most suitable Hymn, “God be with you, till we meet again.” HIGH LIGHTS OF THE CHORAL RECEPTION The choral reception was to be a social gathering for the enjoyment of all. Most of the members gathered in the Gymnasium about 8:30, stood around with their coats on and stared at each other in the good old German Lutheran fashion. A cold looking crowd. Something simply had to be done; so the old Glee Club immortalized them- selves with a few selections admirably rendered (?) but without effect. They tried Johnny Smoker but the audience was so cold that even Johnny couldn’t smoke. One of the committee started something when he called for all to follow the leader. But say, that crowd warmed up. The next effort was the song, “Auld Lang Syne. After this, Prexy, our very efficient leader, was presented with a purse containing $30.00. It was a complete surprise to him, as the secret had been well guarded. This was indeed a small token of our appreciation for service so well rendered. President Mees addressed the society in a short talk, pointing out the duty that we have to perform in Columbus, as a united Lutheran body, and ended with a remark entirely characteristic of him, “I thank you with all my heart, but don’t do it again.” 163 Impressions ©if Dormitory Life Leaves From the Diary of a New Student September 8-15. I st day—I arrived at the dormitory just about supper time. Three fellows met me at the same time and each said his club was the best. I didn’t know what they meant and asked them where I could get something to eat. One fellow said he would bunk me for the night. He was much bigger than I so it seemed best not to answer back. I got real sleepy and was wondering where they put the fellows to sleep. My friend came up and said, “Hey, kid, you look fagged and ought to hit the hay early, when are you going to turn in?” But I told him I was only worn out and too sleepy to do any stunts like that and would far rather go to bed. He looked at me kind of funny but only said, “Suit yourself.” 2d day—I slept in an awful funny bed last night. It was real narrow. I was told to throw the leaves up. I guess they meant that I should throw the covers off so there would be enough room. I can’t sleep without covers so I rolled off quite a few times. I was awful thirsty this morning. One of the fellows told me it was against the law to use drinking cups in this state and that they had to drink from the faucet of the big spiggot in the hall. I guess I didn’t work it right or there must be an awful pres- sure for the water almost drowned me and some fellows wanted to know where the fire was. I bought some furniture at a bargain today. I sat down on a chair and it all came apart. The fellow I bought it from said that it was a take-down” chair and the kind ordinarily used in the dorm. It seemed to be a fine thing so I got a table that acted in the same way. He also sold me some books. The leaves were all loose. He said that loose-leaf books were coming into style. Another fellow tried to sell me some books bound real nice like those at home, but I wanted to keep right up to the style. I went before the examining committee today. I hey asked me if I had com- pleted a course at a secondary school, but I told them that I had graduated from a first class high school and not one of second class. They asked me for my credentials. 1 thought they wanted to see my certified check but that didn’t seem to be what they wanted. One of the boys told me afterwards that they wanted my baptismal and confir- mation certificates. I sent for them right away so that I could start to school as soon as possible. Mother sent me a sheet today that gave all my high school work and grades. I don’t see why she sent it. I know I passed in everything. 3d day—Every one seems to be working around here, even the janitor. I asked him to come up and clean my room. He said he would when he had finished his other work, but he hasn’t come up yet. One of the boys, wearing a big badge, visited me and told me that he was the Chief Bedbug Inspector. He threw all the covers off and went over the whole bed with a microscope but he forgot to put the covers back again. He borrowed my sack of tobacco until tomorrow morning. One of the fellows cut himself real bad while shaving. He sent me down to Alum Creek to get some alum, but I couldn’t find any. 5th day—The other night a bunch of fellows came in my room about I :00 o’clock in the morning. They said they were holding a special reception for new students. I was very anxious to go and hurried into my clothes. I was very warm and so they cooled me off under the pump. It didn’t make me feel much better but they seemed to know 165 just what to do. After that wc took a big walk out into the country. I got lost from the bunch while going through a cornfield and didn’t find my way back until late in the morning. 6th day—It is getting too hard to keep this diary. I am going to quit after this week. There is so much going on here. Last Sunday, as I was writing letters home, the Censor came in. He read all my letters and brought the committee in to investigate. It was real nice of them. I don’t want to get into trouble with the authorities. The other night they invited me to help serenade the profs. One of the profs, wasn’t at home. They asked me to stay and wait for him. They were so kind as to tie me to the chair so that if I went to sleep while waiting I would not fall out. I guess they tied me too tight because I couldn’t get loose. Later two upper classmen came past and untied me. I didn’t want to break my promise to stay, but they made me. I just wonder when they are going to haze me. I would just like to see them try it. 7th day—The corresponding clerk to the private secretary of the Glee Club Manager asked me to report for special practise today. I had my voice tested at noon and all necessary measurements taken. The chief examiner said my voice ranged from basso profundo to infinity. I don’t know much about music yet but according to that I must have some voice. They told me to report to the Glee Club Manager at once. I did so, but he didn’t seem to know anything about it. I applied to one of the base- ball players today for a position on the team. He said that it would be necessary to start from the bottom up. I started to pick weeds on the diamond today, tomorrow he says I may roll the diamond and if I show good form I may be so far advanced as to dust the plates next week. Some of the fellows are telling me that it is about time that I should wake up. I don’t see why they should say that. I have been getting up every morning at five, according to the rule in the catalogue. A Leaf From the Diary of A Graduate Graduation Day Today I bid my Alma Mater farewell. Oh, how I have longed for this day, and yet its approach has filled me with misgivings! No longer will it be possible to live in this pleasing atmosphere of student life. Old associations, close affiliations, all must be left behind. Only the memory, fond recollections, or painful experiences, ever pre- sent when in retrospective mood, can be retained. How vividly do I remember my weird experiences during the first year. What a smart lad and wise chap I was—in my own estimation—when with bold hand I honored this institution by adding my name to its matriculation list. My present opinion is that my adolescent days were characterized chiefly by a “vacuity in the upper story” according to the common parlance. Bui when I woke up! To be called from day-dreaming to the stern realities of life is a sudden shock, but its intensity fails in comparison with the sensation attendant upon such an awakening. Why, there was no niche in this old Dorm small enough to conceal me. My greenness no longer sought a contrasted background, but became a part of the landscape, and the estimation I placed upon my personal worth registered somewhere in the vicinity of the temperature of liquid air. Complete oblivion was my fate for the balance of that term. But what a strong come-back” I was the next term!- Did my conduct con- form to the grade of 95 per cent received that semester? What an absurd question! 166 Did I not consider it my rightful privilege, nay even a solemn duty and a golden oppor- tunity to do unto others as had been done to me? The Golden Rule,” you see, was quite clastic according to the exigencies of the occasion. With what equanimity do I still view my lawless exploits! Yet to me it still seems to have been a blessing to have been a recipient of such doubtful favors,—for it surely taught me my place,—and again to have been my altruistic duty to confer similar discipline on others. And then later, when I began to form closer associations with my fellow students, what wonderful transformation of thought occurred. Keen observation of charac- teristic traits of my friends quickly upset my former youthful opinions and convictions. Here we were an immense family compelled through force of circumstances to keep on an amiable footing, with all the faults, with all the joys of home life increased a hun- dredfold and in addition many features only natural to dorm life. How necessary it was to learn to adopt one’s personality and form one character to conform with this mode of life! What a training and discipline this has been for future life! How many lessons have I not learned! How many lasting associations have I, in joy and in sorrow, not formed! How great a store of fond recollections do I not retain! Aye, I do not leave it behind! Indelibly is life in the dormitory written in my memory! Yes, I leave much, but retain more! Geist Residence 167 .oomers p-rjHE majority of the students consider the “Dorm as the only student domicile. In fact it is advisable that each new student spend his first year within its portals. I o some the attractions of dormitory life are so appealing that not only are they perfectly contented to remain, but express surprise when a few show dissatisfaction and obtain rooms outside. In most cases it is a matter of temperament, in others it is for sake of more conveniences and better facilities. The wrong conception of outside life still persists. Many consider the outside roomers to be a frivolous and unrestrained set, who have left the dorm on account of restrictions on their conduct. This is disproved by the high standard of scholarship and general con- duct exhibited by such roomers. Quiet and uninterrupted study is the desire of every true student, and this is the greatest advantage offered by outside rooms. The disinclination to engage in the frolics and fun of the average student causes many to seek seclusion. Here the study of the odes of Horace or the dramas of Shakespeare is not embellished with the dis- cordant tones of some instruments which may be mentioned therein. No would-be Fox- onian orator in stentorian voice, or hilarious group of jesters are liable to destroy the thread of intricate metaphysical meditation. Who is there?” becomes a forgotten password, and the query Got any tobacco?” or “Get me a match,” seldom strikes his ear. Under circumstances, loafing is wellnigh impossible and as a result more individual work is done. Some of the local property owners have made special arrangements for housing roomers. Others not especially desirous of doing so, have, out of good will to the school and interest in it work, gone to considerable trouble to help out the boys. Among such we may mention Mr. A. R. Geist, who for several years past, has occasioned himself much personal inconvenience by renting a part of his double house to such students as were recommended to him. Many of our students have fond recollections of this family’s effort and unselfish interest in behalf of the boys. Many other homes nearby are open to the boys, and we owe much to those who have been kind enough to assist when the limited facilities of the school proved insufficient. The Wanncmacher Hall, a dorm containing ten living rooms and dining hall, has been erected for the purpose of taking care of the increased attendance. I his is a private enterprise undertaken by Mr. G. Wannemacher, an Alumnus of Cap. We cannot say that outside life is devoid of social pleasure. Innocent social events are as much a matter of course as in the dormitory. Yet in spite of lack of restriction the good sense of the participants, and their regard for their patrons, together with the fact that most of the outside roomers are upper classmen, has a more salutary effect than is sometimes evident under enforced discipline. 168 aft U. ERETOFCRE “Cap” was obliged to heat her buildings with furn- aces and stoves. Now all the unnecessary and useless labor has been removed by the installation of a new heating plant by means of which each building can be heated and this also in a very short time. Each building, separately, can be heated to any desirable temperature and one isolated from the other if desired. As, for instance, our auditorium, or gymnasium, when used as an auditorium, the temperature can be raised to 70 degrees, when used for gym work it can be lowered to 60 and even to 50 degrees. The power house will be located due south of our Leonard Science Hall, covering a space of about 40 feet square, containing double boilers and stack 75 feet high. The system is the so-called Webster Vacuum system, installed by the Huffman-Conklin Co., Columbus, Ohio. It is a system found especially in schools and universities. The capacity for heating will be great enough to attach a future divinity hall, or the three professors’ residences on the campus. The entire work will be completed about March 1st. Engineers are Weinshank Fenstermacher, from Indianapolis, Ind. 169 Our Boarding GWbs sVf? YT V HEN the newcomer arrives at “Cap, the question which is paramount in i 7 his mind, after he has furnished his room to his taste, and to the bounty of V 7 his pocketbook, is, “where am I to secure a boarding place? But upon V W this momentous question profound meditation ' is altogether impossible. For upon first appearance on the campus he is without fail accosted by a proselyting boarding club member, who with all the kindness under human control ten- ders him the most alluring invitation to come to his club for his next meal. In this way the new student finds his way into the club which he has been informed is the best. I he three clubs which have been organized and have existed for a number of years (in lieu of the former unsatisfactory service provided under the steward plan) are the Crystal Club, The Pioneer Club and The Optima Club. Each club is composed ot and managed by the students who have bound themselves together under a constitution for the sole purpose of providing a suitable boarding place for themselves and for any other students who may find his way into these spacious halls of learning. The constitution provides for a cook, a provider or steward and necessary executive officers, all of which offices, with the exception of the cook, are held by students. The cook, the provider, and all officers, with the exception of the presiding officers, are remunerated for their services. Everything is arranged so that it will meet all demands and be con- ducted on the most economic basis possible. Before anything can be accomplished, no matter how much food may be on hand, some competent lady who will prepare the sumptuous repasts must be secured. In this ve have beer, thus far truly fortunate, for without exception we have secured the serv- ices of ladies, who are the best representatives to be had in the culinary art, and have so ingratiated themselves with the students as to be addressed by the envied title of Mother. Mrs. Crouse of the Pioneer Club has served us faithfully for many years and counts scores of friends among our Alumni. Mrs. Balonicr, of the Optima, and Mrs. S. Smith, of the Crystal, have been with us only two years and already their art is unquestioned. The office of importance, indeed, is that of provider. This is the position which requires the ability and forsight of a mother in buying, and the care of a father in dispensing with the cash. A student with a high degree of ability to manage, and with all qualities requisite for this work is chosen for this arduous task. With the advice of the cook and her assistants, he makes out the daily menus. By such plan only can the best results be obtained. On Tuesday evenings, the regular weekly business meetings are held. The new students become aware of this ruling abruptly, when they attempt to leave on a meeting night, and the clamor of the “Meeting” is heard and the gong of the president solemnly announces the event. With rapture we listen to the audited reports of the various officers. Thus each member ascertains the standing of the club, and he can learn wherein his duty lies as well as to submit suggestions for the betterment of the club. The splendid manner in which the business of our clubs is conducted has made it possible for the student to secure good boarding at a cost which docs not exceed two dollars and twenty cents per week, which fact can hardly be believed, when we consider that the services of the cook and the officers are compensated from this amount. 171 In this brief manner we have endeavored to furnish you with a sufficient informa- tion to understand the method of organization and control. But there is a humorous side to the boarding club, which we shall attempt to present to you. Club and humor at “Cap” are synonyms. In fact so much so that we believe that Mark Twain at some period of his life spent some time in a boarding club which would compare favorably with ours. It is reported that one of our energetic providers arose during the meeting at which he had been elected to his office and fervently said: “Bovs, I rejoice exceed- ingly that you have made me your provider, for I feel that I possess the ability to hold this responsible position, and therefore I wish to congratulate you on your excellent choice. I fully know that he who occupies this office must have the qualities of a father of a large family, and, boys, I feel such qualities are in my line. I most faith- fully promise to study the needs and wants of each member individually in regard to his diet, and I shall endeavor to satisfy the particular whims and fancies of every one of you. It is my foremost desire to make a thorough investigation along the line of hygiene and study exhaustively the science of foods, and as an aid in my research, I shall attend every lecture touching this phase of good housekeeping.” We at least do not kick or make any complaints as to the menu provided, but there is one who resents occasionally and then it is his usual argument: Molasses Morgan in der Frueh, Molasses Mittag mit der Brueh, Molasses Abendsallezeit, Molasses bis in’s Ewigkeit. We are startled when we hear the bell give forth a sharp peal. “Meeting please come to order.” But order is not forthcoming, and the president is talking so loud that he cannot hear himself think in his theological cogitations, and then he gives a few sharp taps and a general admonition is given: “Come to order, please. Act like gentlemen. Such loud talking and hubbub does not at all comport with our dignity.” Order is secured. But behold the hard-worked provider has the floor. “Now listen, you fellows, if you will use less butter and also save on the sugar and do not waste so much water we will be able to run this club cheaper than the next hash-house.” Exit provider. “If you guys don’t pay them there dues and your other takes, I hain’t gonna stop finin’ youse.” And our treasurer received his instruction in English at a first class high school. And then perhaps the Vice President will make a few idle expostulations. He claims there is a law that meals will not be served I 5 minutes late, regardless whether he arrives 25 minutes after the regular time. I he relaxation attending this phase of our college life is a relief from the intensity of class routine. For this reason the memories of our students dwell most fondly on the clubs, and every old grad, when visiting, foregoes the pleasure of a hotel dinner in order to take his former place at his old club. 172 Capital, our Alma Mater, We today thy praises sing. Thou dost as a faithful mother Us to wisdom’s fountain bring; Thou dost cherish us and guide us. Lead us on from day to day. Guard, protect that naught betide us Through the dangers of the way. At thy fountain we are drinking. At thy teachers’ hands receive Full and free the gifts of learning, Truths of mercy to believe. May we grateful love and cherish All thy kindness here below. And employ each fleeting moment Strong in mind and hearts to grow. When our college days are over And we leave thy sacred halls. What thou teachest will inspire us As we follow duty’s calls. When we wander o’er life’s pathway. Thou shalt ne’er forgotten be; And our voices will sing praises. Dear Old Capital, to thee. Carl Ackermann, ’79 173 Leonard Hall N FORMER YEARS the work of the scientific department was much hampered by inadequate equipment and uncongenial quarters. The chemical laboratory was located in the dark, dank basement of the Recitation Hall, and the physical laboratory was a sort of “take-down” affair. Today we have a separate building devoted entirely to that department. This is now known as the Leonard Hall of Science in honor of Professor Leonard, through whose efforts the scientific depart- ment has been gradually built up so that now we can offer that course in our curriculum. This building was formerly used as a boarding hall and later as a janitor’s residence. Through the kindness of the Alumni we have been enabled to completely renovate the interior. Two recitation rooms, two laboratories, and several other smaller rooms, some for office purposes, are found in this building. The museum at an early date will be removed from the Recitation Hall and will be set up properly in more suitable quarters on the first floor of the Science Hall. Now that we have the quarters we are beginning to feel the need, or rather lack, of proper equipment. For elementary work we have about all that is necessary, but for the advance work, the equipment is very meagre. Such equipment is quite expensive, and with our present funds it is altogether impossible to in- vest in what is, or soon will be, absolutely necessary for the proper continuance of our scientific course as now arranged. LOY AUDITORIUM is the center of the social life of Capital University. Its halls often berate with the shrieks of our usually staid student body, when in ;. With a seating capacity of about 800 and excellent acoustic proper- it has been of great service to our school in housing its commencement and lecture activities. Dr. H. J. Schuh, former President of this institution, was largely instrumental in obtaining the building for the school. Since its construction and during the presidency of Professor Mees many additional features have been added, such as a dining hall, kitchen, bathroom facilities, and electric lighting. This building is not only used for auditorium purposes, but also serves as a gymnasium. We boast of the best basket ball floor in the city. Gymnasium classes are held twice a week, under the direction of a competent instructor. Our equipment is not all that might be desired and we often hear the remark, “Oh, if we only had a couple of good bowling alleys in the basement!” HAT kind of research work could be expected of a student in our former dusty, dingy, ill-lighted, unventilated, unequipped, neglected library? Such was the burden of complaint in regard to the former inadequate library facilities. Now, however, we have a library, and best of all, it is MODERN. A bequest by Mrs. Rudolf, of Pittsburg, Pa., together with additional sums acquired for the purpose, has made this building possible. For this reason we now know it as the “Rudolf Memorial Library.” Located south of the recitation hall, in the quiet secluded grove, built in a collegiate-eccesias- tical style of architecture, with a frontage of sixty-four feet and a depth of twenty-eight feet, with a capacity of over eleven thousand volumes, it is not only an additional utility, but a most beautiful addition to our campus sur- roundings. The construction totals about $15,500, while interior furnishings amount to about $2,000 additional. The very latest modern library fixtures are everywhere in evidence. The reading room is divided into six alcoves, each furnished with table, chairs and stationary electric lights. The floors through- out are covered with heavy rubber linoleum. The system of lighting is semi- indirect. The bookracks and index cases are all of steel construction. The wood finishing is the result of artistic effort and the workmanship exhibited is of the highest quality in every detail. The stack room is equipped in such a way that the facilities in obtaining books is almost ideal. The Librarian’s office, furnished in regulation office style, lies between these two rooms. Two rooms in the dome have been equipped for archives, trophy and rest room. A large committee room for use of the faculty and directors has been fitted out in the basement. An expensive rug, donated by Mr. George Troutman of Butler, Pa., adds much to the appearance of this room. The furnishing of the alcoves has been the result of the efforts of our Young People’s Societies, some furnishing an entire alcove complete. Other Y. P. Societies are now assisting in the purchase of much-needed books. Those participating in the construction of the building are H. McCul- lough, Dayton, Architect; E. Kroemer, Dayton, Contractor; Art Metal Construction Co., metallic furnishings. The hopes of the students have been more than realized. It is now up to the student body to show, by their efforts, the depth of their appre- ciation. U Envoi Come, old friend, take thou my hand. Let’s read again the yellow page. And gaze once more on faces dear. Phantoms from a by-gone age. Youth, in panoply of flowers, Joys lost forever, happy hours. This, old friend,—this once was ours In college days. Our feet are feeble and our eyes are dim. We close the volume with a sigh. Our sun has set and youth has past, We must prepare ourselves to die! But thru the darkness of the night, Making our last chill hours more bright. Gleams o’er our path a ray of light From college days. 178 E. L. Raeuber RESULTS ARE THE BEST PROOF OF ADVERTISING Notice the following advertisements. All are from first-class, re- liable business men. They have been a big help in making this book. They are worthy of your patronage. Before purchasing, observe what our advertisers have to offer. Tell them where you saw their “Ad.” It will be profitable to you as well as a favor to us. So help us convince these business men of the advertising value of our CAPITALIAN. Index to Our Advertisers Acme Laundry Company................ Assenheimer, O. A., Teacher of Music Baker Art Gallery................... Beck Bergener, Stationers......... Bliss Business College.............. Capitol College of Oratory.......... Champlin Printing Company........... C. U. Dorm Store.................... College Book Store.................. Columbus Confection Company......... Columbus Merchandise Company........ Electric City Engraving Company..... Farmers’ Exchange Bank.............. Goeller Broom Factory............... Goodman Brothers, Jewelers.......... Huffman-Conklin Company ............ Kroemer, General Contractor......... Kibler, S. J........................ Linkenbach, Dentist ................ Lutheran Book Concern............... Mayer Company, Tailors............ Mutual Life Insurance Company....... McDonnell Optical Company........... Schoedinger Brother, Undertakers.. Sensenbrenner Watch Shop............ Taylor Mantel Company............... Tessier, Confectioner............... Wolf Son, Wholesale Produce....... M Page vi (( XV 44 iv xii 44 viii 44 xvi Insert Page V 44 vii 44 xi 44 xi Insert Page ix 44 xiv 44 vi 44 xiii 44 ix 44 XV 44 xiv €€ x 44 iii 44 xvi 44 vii 44 XV 44 xiv 44 xii 44 V 44 vi H. J. Mayer Company Capital University Tailors Fine Tailoring Our service on up-to-date tailoring cannot be equalled................. Our prices are right. We have made clothes for students for the last ten years..................... Bell Main 3377 in 1 71 East State St. Columbus, Ohio Appreciates the liberal patronage of Capital University students and organizations and hopes the future may have the same measure of success in store for each of you as you have made it possible for us. IV OH YES go to PIERRE TESS1ER for your Hot Lunch, Groceries, Confections OPPOSITE C. U. BELL PHONE EAST 675 January 24. Sunday P. M. Upon looking for his razor, wherewith to cut off the whiskers which in just the last few weeks have begun to take on size, our friend was astounded to find 5 cents worth of nicks in the blade, the nicks being the size of an ordinary nickel. As in all other cases we would have advised “SAFETY FIRST.” January 25. One of the Profs., in handing back the examination papers to a certain class remarked that if he had sinned any in grading the papers he sinned on the side of charity. Looking at some of the grades we fear there couldn’t have been very much brotherly love connected with the charity. C. U. DORM STORE Student Supplies, Books, Merchandise Athletic Goods, Stationery ROOM 18 DORMITORY v Acme Laundry Co. Wishes to thank the boys for their patronage of the past. We also promise careful modern service in the future. 454-58 E. Main Street Both Phones Grant Allison, C. U. Agent S. WOLF SON Wholesale Produce 135-137 South Fourth St. Columbus, Ohio §§ Are the most popular and be- loved gems in the world. Diamonds from Goodman’s are of assured and lasting value. Every stone is absolutely guaranteed as to quality and value. PtOODMAN RroTHERS “Your money back if JEWELERS not perfectly satisfiedH5 98 • - s. VI Eyes Examined Opera and Field Special Lens Grinders GLASSES Microscopes and Magnifiers Barometers Hygrometers Clinical, Cooking, Baking, Chemical THERMOMETERS of ALL KINDS GOGGLES The McDonnell Optical Co. 2 I East State Street Bell Main 1953 COLUMBUS, O. Citizen� 5018 January) 26. Lambert Redelfs abused his vocal chords in such a manner at the “Reserve’’ game that he was unable to take the orders at the Crystal Club the following morning. January 31. The preacher invited the attention of the congregation to the reading of the Scripture and said: “The Epistle for this Septuagesima Sunday you will find recorded in the Gospel of St. Matthew.” February 4. Gehenna can’t be such a bad place after all. “Twobits” has been going there regularly for the last few years and tonight a crowd of Sophomores with lady friends took a sleigh ride thither, but we do not see how that is possible as we are told that Gehenna is a pretty “hot” place. C. U. SAVE HALF BY PURCHASING Second-Hand School Books ---------------FROM-------------- The College Book Store AARON A. AHN, University-Agent VII TRAIN FOR SUCCESS By The Bliss System of Actual Business The Be£t Positions are held by competent people. We are in a position to demonstrate to the public the latest and best in MODERN BUSINESS EDUCATION. Banks, Rail- road Offices, Commercial Houses everywhere have former graduates in their em- ploy—Many graduates, now managers, say that they owe their success to the Bliss College. Leading business and professional men are giving their sons and daughters a business education—the education that will be of use throughout life. What We Teach Business English, Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Touch Typewriting, Business Arith- metic, Commercial Law, Penmanship, Rapid Calculation, Business Letter Writ- ing, Banking, Higher Accountancy, taught by experts. Beginning at the foundation of the work students advance independently. The Business Experience Method is the method we employ in the Shorthand Department as well as in the Busi- ness Department. Advanced students take shorthand notes from dictation given by the principals of the school. These shorthand notes are transcribed upon the machine by the students, who also make carbon copies, file letters, do multigraph work and all kinds of office work. This means ACTUAL EX- PERIENCE for every student. Principals and Teachers Are Invited to inspect the superior facilities and methods of the Bliss School. We desire that educators know of our Actual Business Methods, that they may con- scientiously recommend Bliss College to those who desire a first-class train- ing for business. Students enroll every Monday. Write for free catalogue or phone Cit. 3559 or Bell M. 3559 VIII ERNST KROEMER General Contractor Main Office, 62 Davies Building, Dayton, Ohio BELL MAIN 1738 MARIETTA, OHIO COLUMBUS. OHIO Builders Exchange February 5. Saw Joseph G. (cheer leader) Groshup in action. February 8. The Professor had stated that with the progress of civiliza- tion, traveling facilities, good roads, etc., the advance of mission work was aided materially in the Medieval Age. “Now,” says he, What improvement could be mentioned in our time?” Voice from the rear—“The central heating plant.” FARMERS EXCHANGE BANK OF NEW WASHINGTON. OHIO Member American Bankers’ Association Capital $25,000.00 Surplus and Undivided Profits $39,460.79 OFFICERS JACOB SHEETZ. President JOHN H. SHEETZ, Cashier L. P. GUISS, Vice-President JOHN A. SHEETZ, Ass’t Cashier G. H. SEITTER, Ass’t Cashier OUR STEADY GROWTH TELLS ITS OWN STORY LET US SERVE YOU IX A Complete Line of English and German Theological and Religious Books Bibles of Every Description Family Bibles Home and Hand Bibles Teachers and Scholars Bibles OVER ONE HUNDRED DIFFERENT STYLES Devotional Books Prayer Books for Individuals and Families Pocket Prayer Books Prayers for Little Ones Gift Books High Grade Fiction Juvenile Fiction for Boys and Girls Picture Books Wall Cards and Wall Mottoes with Scripture Texts A Complete Line of CHURCH and SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPPLIES Lutheran Book Concern 55-59 East Main Street Columbus, Ohio The Columbus Confection Company Manufacturing and Jobbing Confectioners 323-325 South Fourth Street Distributors of Schrafft’s Chocolates “Daintiest of Dainty Sweets” February) 9. Weiler was wondering why they did not turn on the steam since the radiators already were stationed at their proper places. February) 10. We are told that the weather at this stage of the game was particularly fine for hot-heads. Compliments of The Columbus Merchandise Co. Jobbers to C. U. Dormitory Store Retail XI Sifts spar? aubarrilipb uiitlj Iteat Mia lira (go ahp Inga ©f ‘(Eap. A. % lipnu'tu'r Snnka ani Mallpappr 202-204 Suuttb ilnyb February 11. Armbrusler states that at this rate the Annual will be pub- lished every Four Years.” February 12. Mr. Ebert’s friend seemed the centre of attraction at the game this evening. THE WM. M. TAYLOR MANTEL and GRATE CO. Wood and Tile Mantels Marble and Tile for Floors and Walls Gas Coal Grates, Gas Logs, Andirons 26 South Third Street COLUMBUS, OHIO XII Dormitory THE HOME OF THE BOYS AT “CAP” Among the improvements now being made that will bring comfort and satisfaction to both students and faculty is the new Modern Central Heating System which has just been installed by The Huff man - Conklin Co. of Columbus Heating and Plumbing Contractors XIII DISTANCE Will not interfere with us furnishing your wants in an able and conscien- tious manner. Quality Diamonds, Jewelry, Watches and Silverware will be sent you at as low a price as is consistent with High Grade Merchandise WriteUs SENSENBRENNERS “WATCH SHOP” C1RCLEVILLE, OHIO Put 50 Years Of unceasing toil, effort and growth behind a broom and add skilled workmanship, and you have a broom such as the BLUE ROOM LUXURY and JIM DANDY that makes sweeping a pleasure art. Ask a user and you become a booster. MADE BY M. G. GOELLERS SONS At CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO Since 1866 February 13. While out for a stroll with the “Kad” the conversation revolved on the topic of public speaking and oratory in general, and thinking it perfectly in place we put the query whether he was going to speak any after he got out:—but “the Kad” with not even the faintest twinkle of the left eye, nor the slightest tremble of the vocal chords replied that he was going to Spokane. February 14. Prof.: Which Prophet did you study after Micah? Sem.: Haveacooky (Habakkuk). February 15. (At the Club) Breakfast from 4 to 3, dinner from hand to mouth, and supper from what’s left over. OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 A. M. to 6:00 P. M. Citz. Phone 14556 Evenings by Request DR. E. E. LINKENBACH DENTIST XIV Office 2079)4 North High Street Cor. Frambcs Avc. COLUMBUS, OHIO 1 5021 -Citizen O. A. Assenheimer Teacher of Piano, Organ and Harmony Terms on Application. Special Rates to Students of Capital University Parkview Ave. Bexley, - Columbus, Ohio Feb. 15. When the kind pharmacist had told Vick that Musterole applied to the chest would break up a cold over night and that it was especially to be recommended for a cold in its incipiency, Vick, who takes especial interest in the “Young Lady across the Way’’ said that “His'n had just begun.’’ Feb. 16. Ebert (returning home at 1 A. M. meeting his classmate in Buster's room). Hemmy Someone is looking for you. Hemminghaus: Who? Ebert: Barnett. Compliments of S. J. KIBLER New Washington, Ohio Established 185 i Geo. J. Schoedinger J. Albert Schoedinger Geo. J. Schoedinger Bro. Undertakers 11 West State Street - Columbus, Ohio xv Commencement Speaker for You—Here He Is. FRANK S. FOX, M. A. Pres, of The Capital College of Oratory and Music Write him at once for commencement, entertainment, lecture or Chau- tauqua date. Write now. He gave 40 commencement addresses last season in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. He is an expert trainer in Oratory, Elocution, Curing Sorethroat, Hoarsness, Stammering and Stuttering. Terms reasonable. Teachers, Ministers, Lawyers, Farmers, Singers, Business Men should consult him. February) 17. Harold Meyer was robbed of six ice cream cones, between the Dorm and Tessier’s. February) 18. Appropriate funeral services were conducted by the writer in the presence of a large congregation, after which his body was laid to rest in the St. John’s cemetery to await the summons to rise again. February) 28. In the logic class: What do they mean by the horns of a dilemma?” Two autos, I suppose, honking at you at once. WITH BEST WISHES TO THE BOYS from JOHN H. SWOYER Representing Life Insurance Company of New York The Oldest Company in America Columbus Office Address 301 Outlook Bldg., 44 East Broad St. ASHV1LLE, OHIO XVI The Mutual XVII AUTOGRAPH S XVIII n o o o o n 51 n the Electric City Engraving Co. 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