Central Methodist University - Ragout Yearbook (Fayette, MO)

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william Denny Baskett. il. PYOTQSSOI' or m0Cl2l'l1 QZIIISIIZISQS Born February 7, 1882, en- tered Central Academy in 1895. Received the A. B. degree from Central College in J une, 19003 A. M. in J une, 1901. Graduate student at Johns-Hopkins Uni- versity 1900-02. Elected to the chair of Modern Languages in Central College April, 1902. 3 I77

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N69T',,k A 1 A ,,!' fif4Sm X K X f A my QR A i ' i A G V553 A a In memory or my E Professor william D. Koo Q Y fl. m. r u V 3 - HMMMMMIAIAB Bonn IN CALLAWAY COUNTY, mlssoum 1855 . DIED IN COLUMBIA, Mlssounl, MARCH 2 1903 1 . EMBER OF CENTRAL COLLEGE FACULTY 1895-190 fn- Y Q Y 4 r YYY ix : li! y - K When the telegram was re- ceived announcing the death of Prof. Key the Faculty and stu- dents held meetings and after passing resolutions and suspend- ing all regular college exercises arranged for representation at the funeral. Professors Smith, Webb, Baskett and lWillar, and students, VV. J. Osborn and VV. DI. Alexander took the train for Columbia and Were present when the last sad rites were performed. The quiet service at the home of Dr. E. A. Allen Was con- . ow, ducted by the lllethodist pastor, Rev. S. P. Cresap, assisted by Rev. F. lllarvin and Rev. A. C. lVfillar. ' The pall bearers were mem- bers of the faculty of the State University. Beautiful 'flowers from faculty and students of Central College were significant of his character and their love. The following tributes from colleagues and friends present a true picture of his life and char- acter. -