Muhlenberg College - Ciarla Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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Prior. -lol-IN LEAR, A.M., M.D. Professor of Biology. He was born near Easton in 18595 received his pre- paratory training at Track's Academy tnow Easton Academyl, and Keystone State Normal School, Kutztown, Pa.g entered Lafayette College in 1880, was grad- uated in 18843 took his medical course in the Univensity of Pennsylvania, 1887-89, receiving the degree of M.D. During this course special attention was given to the biological sciences, with the purpose in view of teaching advanced biology. He was professor of natural science in Central University of Pella, Iowa, 1884-86, and natural science at Trach's Academy, 1887. In 1899 he was elected Instruc- tor in Biology at Muhlenberg, in 1902 he was elected Professor of Biology, and in February, 1904, he was temporally appointed Professor of Natural and Ap- plied Sciences. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, in 1888, authority in his profession. PROP. WILLIAM A. HAUSMAN, IR., B. S., M.D. Instructor in Biology. He is a son of William A. and Ida M, Hausman, and was born at Allentown, Pa., November 18, 1878. He is a graduate of our Allen- town High School, Class of 1895, and of Muhlenberg College, Class of 18995 hav- ing taken the Scientific Course, he received the degree of B. S. in Biology. He studied medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, being graduated in 1902, with the degree of M.D. In the same year he was appointed Instructor in His- tology in Alma Mater, and also holds the position of resident physician of the Allentown Hospital. v 1 16 I he located at Allentown, where he has been actively and professional work and in matters pertaining to medical study and careful experiments he has become recognized He has published numerous articles on medical subjects successfully engaged in organization. By close as an expert in biology. and is recognized as an

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VVILLIAM Hfms REESE, M. S. ' The new Instructor of Sciences, was born in Allentown, Lehigh Co., Oct. 17, 1875. He is the son of W. E. Reese, Superintendent of the American Sheet Iron Works, at Philipsburg. When only four years old his family moved to Philips burg, N. J., where he was sent to the public schools and graduated from the Le high school, receiving iirst honor in a class of thirty-nine. He prepared for col- lege at the Larch Preparatory School at Easton, graduating, in 1892, and acted as salutatorian. He entered Lafayette College in the Fall of 1892, and was grad- uated in 1896 with honors. The last two years of his college course Prof. Reese specialized in Biology and Chemistry, standing first in these branches. Leaving college he became teacher in the Philipsburg High School in the fall of 1896, in physics and chemistry. During this time he specialized at'Lafayette and took post graduate work at the University of New York. Lafayette conferred upon him M.S. in 1899. On August 10, 1899, Prof. Reese was married to Miss Anna R. Fenich of Easton. She, with one daughter, comprise the family of the new professor. Prof. Reese illustrated several scientific books, among which is Mam- malian Anatomy by Alvin Davidson, Ph.D. He also made several large and use- ful water charts used in the Biological Department at Muhlenberg. ROBERT CH1soLM HORN, A.M. Instructor of the Greek ,Language and Literature, was born in Charleston, S. C. He is a son of Rev. E. T. Horn, D.D., and Harriet E. Horn, was graduated in 1896 at the High School of Charleston, with first honorg winner of the Pea- body Medal. Entered the College of Charleston in the autumn of 18965 holder of one of the Boyce Scholarships. In 1897, having changed the place of residence to Reading, Pa., he entered the Sophomore Class of Muhlenberg College, was graduated at the same institution in,J une, 1900, with third honor. 1900-1901, a graduate student at John's Hopkins University. 1901-1903, Instructor of Ancient and Modern Languages, North Carolina Military Academy, Red Springs, N. C. 1903-1904, a graduate student of Classical Philology in the 'Classical Department of Harvard University. In June of 1904, appointed Instructor of the Greek Language and Literature, Muhlenberg College. , 15

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REV. STEPHEN A. Rnrixss, D.D. Professor of Christian Eiiidences. He was born in Wyke County, Va., No- vember 25, 1838. He is a graduate of Roanoke College, Salem,Va ., of the Class of 1866, of the Philadelphia Theological Seminary, 18695 was ordained a Lutheran Clergyman by the Ministeriurn of Pennsylvania in 18695 was Pastor at Salem, Va., 1869-72, President of Theological Seminary, Salem, Va., 1873-843 Pastor at Staunton, Va., 1884-85, and of St. Johnis, Allentown, Pa., since 18855 President of the General Synod, South, 1871-72, and Professor of Muhlenberg since 1892. He is a frequent contributor to the periodicals of the Lutheran Church. Mem- ber of the Board-of Trustees since 1886, and President of the same at this time. PRO1. HENIQY H. HERLST, A M , M D. A Professor of Physical Education, Hygiene, Human Anatonrny and Embry- ology, is the son of Dr. William and Ellen Herbst, and was born at Trexlertown, Pa., May 22, 1858. He prepared for College at East Hampton, Mass., entered Muhlenberg in 1875, receiving the collegiate A.B. in 18783 studied medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, and was graduated in 1881, with the degree of M.D. He located at Allentown, where he has established a successful practice. He was President of the Alumni Association, 1888-91, Lecturer on Hygiene and Phy- sical Culture, since 1889g elected Professor of Physical Culture in 1892, a posi- tion which he still holds, He is a physician. at the Allentown Hospital and has published-a number of papers on subjects connected with his profession. 17