Illinois Wesleyan University - Wesleyana Yearbook (Bloomington, IL)

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1909 The Wesleyana Francis M. Austin, Francis M. Austin, A.B., A.M., Professor of Latin, was born near Wilmington, Ohio. His early years were spent on the farm and in the country schools. In 1882 he entered the preparatory school of the Ohio Wesleyaii University, and in 1887 was graduated from the university with the degree of A.B. He received the degree of A.M. from the same institution in 1890. Following his graduation he was for two years instructor in Greek and elocution in the East Maine Conference Sem- inary at Bucksport, Maine, then for two years he was at the head of the department and Greek in Tilton Seminary, 'l'il- of Latin ton, New Hampshire, where helmet the young woman who became his wife. In 1891 he was called from Tilton to the department of Latin in the 'Wesleyan Academy at VVillsaham, Mass., where he remained for eight years, dur- ing which time he not only brought the de- partment of Latin to a high standard of ef- ficiency, but he also became head teacher in the school, sharing many of the responsibili- ties with the principal. In order to gratify a long-felt desire to pursue post-graduate courses of study, he resigned his position at Willsaham in 1899. and spent the following two years as a student in Latin, Greek and Sanskrit in the Johns Hopkins University. He had just been honored with an appoint- ment as Fellow in Latin at John Hopkins in 1901, when he was informed of his election to the chair in the Illinois Wesleyali University, and at once gave up his studies at Baltimore to enter on his new position.. Professor Austin is a member of the Classical Association of the Middle West and South. His many friends among the students and residents of Bloomington will testify to his faithful and painstaking interest, not only in the work of pupils, but in the many and diverse interests of college and church, Besides being librarian, he is also secretary of the Board of Trustees and bnrsar of the University. Cliff Guild, B.S., M.S. Cliff Guild, B.S., M.S., Professor of Math- ematics and Astronomy, was born in VVatseka. Ill. After spending some time at high school, he entered Grand Prairie Seminary, Onarga, Ill., at which institution he completed the Business Course. Immediately following this he was elected Principal of the Commercial Department of Hedding College, which posi- tion he held for two years, at the same time continuing his studies in the College of Lib- eral Arts. In 1892 he was graduated, 'with highest honors, from this institution, and three years later received from the same col- lege his M.S. degree. He has also taken post- graduate work in the University of Chicago. Previous to his graduation he had been in- structor in Mathematics and English in the preparatory department, which position he held until 1893, when his alma mater honored him by an election to the chair of Mathemat- ics. In 1904 business demanded his entire at- tention and he was compelled to resign his position, much to the regret of both faculty and students. In January, 1905, in response to a call from the Board of Trustees, he came to the Wesleyaii to fill the vacancy made by the death of Dr. DeMotte. Since coming he of both faculty and students, and has demons 1 re Prof.. Guild has won a place in the hearts trated his ability as a teacher. 11

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1909 The Wesleyana ollege o Liberal Arts Robert Grah cultural Advisory Board, is a member of the am, M.A., Ph.D. Robert O. Graham, B.A. and KLA. Amherst, Ph.D. in Chemistry. Johns Hopkins Univer- sity. Vice-President, Dean of the Graduate Department, Professor of Chemistry, is a native of Westerxi Pennsylvania. After grad- uation from Amherst in 1877, he taught Sci- ence one year in Munson Academy, Mass. In 1878 he was elected to the chair of Chemistry. VVestminster College, Pennsylvania. He went to Johns Hopkins University at Baltimore in 1886. on leave of absence: was given the Doc- tor's degree in 1888, and came to the XYes- leyan the same fall. The excellent records made by the many students from his labora- tories who occupy prominent positions in Chemistry are testimonials to the value of his work. His department has put itself strongly in touch with the practical activities of the state, especially along agricultural lines,- plant breeding and soil and fertilizer analyses. Dr. Graham has taken an active part in city and state work: has served six years in the city council, and was for two years Act- ing Mayor. He is Secretary-Treasurer of the Federation of Illinois Colleges, is hlling his second term as president of the State Horti- Advisory Committee of the College Section of the State University, and is a director of the Illinoig Farmers' Institutes, Yvilbert Fergus on, A.B., M.A. VVilhert Ferguson. AB.. MA., professor of German and Greek, was born at Richmond, Ohio. He was educated in the public schools and under his father's instruction. He taught for some three years in the public schools as teacher and principal. Before he entered col- lege, he learned the printing trade in the of- fice of the Rzrlztw-od Ga:c'1'tt'. In 1874 he entered the Ohio XVesleyan, and was gradu- ated in 1879, having taught two years in the meantime. After leaving college Prof. Fer- guson spent two years as editor and publisher of the Rirlztvood Gust-ttf. In 1382 he was made teacher of Greek in Adrian College. Adrian. Michigan, where he remained twelve years with the exception of two years spent in the University of Leipsic. where he studied under Professors Brugman, XYindisch and W'achsmuth. Since 1894 Prof. Ferguson has been at the head of the departments of Greek and Ger- man in Illinois XVesleyah. In the community, as well as in the college, he is recognized as a man of broad culture and scholarly attain- ments. To these qualities is added the charm of modesty which endears him to all those with whom he comes in contact. He demands a high grade of work from his tudents. and by his thoroughness, fairness and sympathetic interest he wins for himself the highest re- spect and esteem. Since coming to the Wfesleyan he has always identified himself with all college enterprises. His interest and co-operation have been given to all departments of college life, and his wholesome advice is sought in questions involving the welfare of the students. 10

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1909 The Wesleyana Julius C. Zeller, B.O.,M.A.. B.D. I. C. Zeller, head of the department of Phi- losophy and Sociology, was born in Spring Bay, Woodford county. lllinois. He received his incentive for a life of study and public service from the scholarly example of his father, Dr. John G. Zeller, prominent in sci- entific and political circles. He graduated from the Academy of Northwestern Univer- sity in 1889. In 1893 he graduated from Grant University with the highest honors. Here he received the B.A. degree and also the B.O. degree from the School of Oratory. and at a later time the Masters degree. From college, he entered the ministry of the Metho- dist Episcopal Church, completing the confer- ence course and receiving full orders in 1897. He served in the pastorate twelve years, hold- ing charges at Hennepin, Manteno, and Che- banse. Meanwhile he carried on graduate studies at the University of Chicago. where he took the B.A. and B.D. degrees in IQO4. Although a close observer and student of ed- ucational problems for many years. his first teaching has been done at the XVesleyan in his present position. However, he has proved himself to be a teacher of large ability. and has carried on the work of his crowded departments in a manner deserving the highest praise. That he is a man of broad culture and versatility of mind is attested by his large private library. Professor Zeller is a member of the American Library Association, the Re- ligious Educational Association, the American Historical Association, and other scientific societies, in addition being a member of the Educational Committee of the Central Illinois Conference. l Samuel Winter, Samuel G. NVinter. A.B.. Rl..-X.. Professor of Biology, was born in Ohio. He attended Putnam Academy, at Janesville, Ohio, From there he went to Ohio University. from which he received his A.B. degree in 1902, and BLA. in 1903. He then entered Cornell University to take one year of graduate work in Biology and his second year in Medicine. He was as- sistant for two years in the department of Histology and Embryology at Cornell. He is a member of the Illinois State Academy of Science. American Proceedings for the Advancement of Science. Gamma Alpha Sci- ence Club, and Beta Theta Pi fraternity- From Cornell Professor XYinter came to the XVesleyan, where he has been for the past four years. 12