Eastern Kentucky University - Milestone Yearbook (Richmond, KY)

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Richard W. Miller, A. B., LL. B. Mr. Miller was born in Richmond, Ky., September 25, 1869. He graduated from Central University in 1888. receiving an A. B. degree. Mr. Miller at once began his law studies, read- ing with Judge A. R. Burnam. He graduated from Ya le Law School in 1891, and began the practice of law in Richmond, Ky. In iSgi- ' ga he lectured on History in the College of Philosophy, Letters and Science of Central I ' niversity, and again in 1892, ' 93, ' 94 he was Professor of Civics and Political Econom - in the same institution. When the College of Law was established in 1897, Mr. Miller became Lecturer on Con- tracts, Torts, Evidence and Corporations, which Chair he now occupies.

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Judge William Chenault. Judge William Chenault is a native of Madison County, Ky. He received his collegiate education at Georgetown College, in this state, and at Dartmouth, New Hampshire. After graduation, he took a course at the Harvard Law School, and also attended the Cuml.ierland I ' niversity Law School. In 1S62 he was licensed and admitted to the Bar. On account of his great legal ability he was .soon ranked among the ablest lawyers of the state. In 18S0 lie accepted a lectureship in the University of Louisville, which he retained for five years. He resigned the position on account of ill health, and moved to Kansas, where he practiced his profession until 1S93, when he returned to his native state. In 1S97 ' ' was elected President of the Law School of Central Universitv.

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Samuel J. Sanderson. The subject of this sketch was horn in ' aiden, Carroll Count}-, Miss. After attending the public schools of his home until 18S5, he entered the ' aiden Institute, from which institution he was graduated with distinction in 188S. With the intention of making a teacher of liimself. Prof. vSanderson entered the University- of Mississippi. Later he was granted a certificate from the French Camp Academy, French Camp, Miss. He began his career as a teacher in 1892, and taught for four years in his native State. In 1896 became to Central University to take a special course in the department of Ancient Languages. In 1S99 Prof. Sanderson became Principal of the Preparator}- Department, which position he continues to hold. 24