Muhlenberg College - Ciarla Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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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

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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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PROF. ROBERT CHISOLM HORN, A. M. Mosser-Keck Professor of the Greek Language and Literature. Born at Charleston, S. C. First honor Charleston High School, 1896, Peabody medal ; entered Charleston College, 1896 ; entered Sophomore class, Muhlen- berg College, 1897; graduated with third honor, 1900; 1900-01 Johns Hop- kins University; 1901-03 instructor in Ancient and Modern Languages in North Carolina Military Academy, Red Springs, N. C. ; 1903-04 Harvard Uni- versity. Classical Department; 1904, Instructor in Greek Language and Lit- erature, Muhlenberg College; spent summer of 1906 in Greece; 1907-08, ab- sent on leave for study. ROBERT ROLAND FR1TSCH, A. M„ Ph. B. Instructor in Greek. Born September 10, 1879 at Allentown. Graduated from Allentown High 1896 with first honor. Entered Muhlenberg College 1896. Was graduated 1900 with first honor. A.M. degree from Muhlen- berg 1903. Pli.B. from Wesleyan University, Illinois, 1905 (Post-Graduate Department). Teacher in Department of Classics. Allentown High, 1901-07. Instructor in Greek. Muhlenberg College, 1907-08. At the January meeting of the Board of Trustees he was elected instructor in Modern Languages for the coming collegiate year. 24