Clemson University - Taps Yearbook (Clemson, SC)

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HENRY CECIL CRUM CORPORAL, SERGEANT, LIEUTENANT Though matrimony has some pains, C elibacy has few pleasures. Cecil began life at Denmark, S. C, March roth, 1.SX7, and still calls that his home. Received his primary instruc- tion in the Denmark Graded School, where they kept him until September, 1903. when he came to Clcmson and en- tered Prep.; lint, the Prep. King- dom did not suit him. so after three weeks he abandoned his friends in that class and moved up into Fresh. Agri- cultural Course. Member of Senior Dancing Club. Will get married and farm near Den- mark. GEORGE DAVE CURTIS CORPORAL He was made up of love and charms; Whatever maid could wish or man admire. Tabby. Tabby was born at Aiken. S. C. on December nth. 1886, but has since crossed over into Geor- gia and now lues in Savannah. Received early education in Savannah Graded and High Schools. Entered Clemson September, 1903. Member of Palmetto Literary Society; Local Department of Annual Staff; Tiger Staff; Senior Dancing Club; German Club; Senior Tennis Club, and Glee Club. Served on 1906 Plop Committee. Played on Class football team 05- ' o6. Track team ' 05- ' o6- ' o7. Civil Engineering Course. He will be chief engineer for the Anderson Rapid Transit Company.

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FRANCIS AMBROSE CONNOR CORPORAL. SERGEANT ' Wo man is the wiser for his learning Wit and wisdom arc born with a man. Frank, though better known as Tar- cus, first saw the light in the town of Cokesbury, S. C, October 4th. 1885: re- ceived his early education in Laurens and Greenwood Graded Schools; en- tered Clemson September. ' 03. taking the Electrical Course. Member of Senior Dancing and Tennis Clubs. Will in the near future erect a trolley line in the town of Greenwood. EDWARD ALEXANDER CRAWFORD CORPORAL. FIRST SERGEAXT. CAPTAIN 7 was not horn for courts or great affairs: I f ay my debts, believe, and say my prayers. Alex was born in McConnellsville, S. C. and received his early education in the public schools of that town. He began the struggle for a diplo- ma at Clemson September 5, 1903. and at once be- came interested in Scientific Agriculture. He has done a great deal of research work on the subject of Angora goats. In his Junior year he aston- ished the scientific world by discovering nervine in oats and perforated holes in rocks. Alex i a member of the Calhoun Literary Society, in which he held the offices of Secre- tary and Vice-President. Associate Editor on the ' 07 Annual staff. President of the V. M. C. A., u ' Secretary of the Sunday School in his Junior year. He played Class football in 04. ' 05 and ' 06. Alex. being very fond of goats and dairying, took the course in Animal Industry, and will pro- bably devote his time to the scientific study of butters.

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ROBERT ERNEST DAI TON CORPORAL. SERGEANT. LIEUTENANT The pain of one maiden ' s refusal is drowned in the pain of the next. Dalton, better known a ' Skinny. ' ' or Prep.. first discovered the world in the little town of Grove. S. C. June 16th. 1884. Received early education at Grove Academy, which i? situated at his present home. Entered Clemson September, 1902. taking Civil Engineer- ing. Member of Senior Dancing Club. Prep. will some day in the near fu- ture gain for himself a world-wide repu- tation in the construction of the Panama Canal. CHARLES EDGAR DURAXT Think not silence the wisdom of fools. Dury first made his appearance in Cottageville. S. C. ce map of Colleton county), on the thirty- lirst day of January, in the year of our Lord, 1885. Thi young styxman was born with a compass in his hand, and after completing the work at the Cottageville High School, his needle pointed him to Clemson, where he entered in 1902. Dury followed the course in Civil Engineering, and he has rapidly ri cn. not only in his chosen profes- sion, but also in the esteem of his fellow day- men. Although a man of but few words, he was always pleasant and companionable.