Muhlenberg College - Ciarla Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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PROF. JOHN LEAR, A. M„ M. D. Professor of Biology. Was born near Easton, 1859; prepared at Trach ' s (now Easton) Academy and Keystone State Normal School; entered Lafa- yette and graduated, 1884; took medical course at University of Pennsyl- vania 1887-89, and received degree M.D. Paid special attention to biological branches; was professor of Natural Science at Central University of Pella, Iowa, 1884-86, and Natural Science at Trach ' s Academy, 1887. In 1888 suc- cessfully engaged in professional work in Allentown. In 1899 was elected instructor in Biology in Muhlenberg; 1904 was elected Professor of Biology, and was temporarily appointed Professor of Natural and Applied Sciences. He is recognized as an expert on Biology. Has published numerous articles on medical subjects. PROF. WILLIAM HAAS REESE, M. S. Asa Packer Professor of Natural and Applied Sciences. Born at Allen- town, Pa., October 17. 1875. When four years old moved to Phillipsburg, N. J.; graduated from High School with first honor; prepared at Lerch Pre- paratory School, Easton, Pa.; graduated 1892; was salutatorian. Entered Lafayette, and graduated with honors, 1896. Specialized in Chemistry and Biology. Became teacher of Chemistry and Physics in Phillipsburg High School, 1896. Specialized at Lafayette and took post-graduate work at l ni- versitv of New York. 1899 received his M.S. from Lafayette. Prof. Reese illustrated several scientific books, one of which is Davidson’s “Mam- malian Anatomy.” Made several large charts for Biological Department of Muhlenberg. 22

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J. A. W. HAAS, D. D. JOHN A. W. HAAS, D. D. President of Muhlenberg College, Professor of Religion and Phi- losophy. Born in Philadelphia August 31, 1862. Prepared at Parochial School of Zion’s Church and Protestant Episcopal Academy. Entered University of Pennsylvania 1880, graduated 1884. Latin Salutatorian. Received degree B. D., 1887 ; D. D., 1902, from Thiel College. Entered Mt. Airy Seminary 1884, ordained 1887. Entered University of Leipsic 1888. Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, New York City, from 1889 to 1896. Pastor of St. Paul’s 1896 to 1904. President of Muhlenberg College since 1904. Member of the Society of Biblical Literature ; author of the Commentary on Gospel of Mark in Lutheran Commentary with Prof. H. E. Jacobs, D. D., L- L. D. Editor of the Lutheran Cyclopedia ; author of ' ' Bible Literature ’ ’ and ' ' Biblical Criticism,” and of many articles on theology. 19

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REV. CHARLES MICHAEL JACOBS, A. M. Professor of History. Born December 5, 1875, at Gettysburg; is the son of Rev. Henry E. Jacobs, D.D., LL.D., of Mt. Airy Seminary. Prepared at Rittenhouse Academy. Entered University of Pennsylvania and graduated 1895. Was Instructor in Mathematics at Chestnut Hill Academy, 1895-6. In 1896 entered Mt. Airy Seminary; was ordained 1899; was pastor of St. Peter ' s Church, North Wales, Pa., 1899-1902. 1895-7 and 1901-2 took post- graduate courses in History and Philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania. Spent 1902-3 at University of Leipsic in special work in History. In 1904 was elected pastor Christ Lutheran Church, Allentown. Was elected In- structor in History at Muhlenberg in 1905 and Professor of History, 1907. Author of several historical papers and is a frequent contributor to the ‘Lutheran Church Review. PROFESSOR CLEMENT A. MARKS. Professor of Music. Born near Emaus, Lehigh County, Pa., on May 31, 1864. Received education in public schools and Academic department of Muhlenberg. At an early age became organist of Lutheran, Reformed and Moravian churches at Emaus ; organist of Zion ' s Reformed, Allentown, 1886- 90; St. John ' s Lutheran, 1890 . As a composer of music and as leader of Eutcrpean Oratorio Society he has gained national reputation. In 1905 was elected Professor of Music at Muhlenberg. 23