Susquehanna University - Lanthorn Yearbook (Selinsgrove, PA)

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George E. Fisher, Ph. B., Professor of Natural Sciences. Born Jan. 17, 1869, at Kreamer, Snyder, Co., Pa. He attended the public schools near Salem, and entered Missionary Insti- tute in ' 84, and graduated in ' SS. Taught school for two years, and then entered Bucknell University, from which he received his Ph. B., in ' 91, and A. M., in ' 94. Was principal of the Friend ' s Normal Institute, Md., ' 9i- ' 92, Prof, of Natural Sciences at Buck- nell Academy, ' 92- ' 96, and since then has been Prof, of Natural Sciences at Susquehanna University. He organized the Society of Natural Sciences, and with enthusiastic industry has done much to popularize scientific research. Herbert A. Allison, A. M., Professor of the Greek Language, Literature and History. Born near Gettysburg, July 24, 1S73. In 1SS9 he entered the Preparatory Department of Pennsylvania College, and entered college the following year. He received honorable mention for the Freshman Prize, and also for the Junior Latin Prize. He graduated with first honors in ' 94, and received the degree of A. M. in ' 97. In ' 94 he was Professor of Mathematics in Palatinate College, Myerstown, Pa., and in ' 95 and ' 96 studied law. In the fall of ' 96 he became a Professor in Susquehanna. Took summer course at Cornell University in 1900. In 1901 he organized the Historical Society and is now its president. His thorough scholarship and executive ability has won him the confidence and esteem of the entire student body. A. W. Potter, Esq., Professor of Jurisprudence. Born Jan. 7, 1847, in Huntingdon Co., Pa., and was raised in Mifflin Co., where he completed his education. He studied law with Geo. W. Elder, in Lewistown, and in 1872 was admitted to the bar. Since then he has practiced his profession in Selins- grove, and has represented his county in Congress three different terms. On Jan. 25, 1S95, there occured a sad accident, from the results of which Mr. Potter will suffer a life long inconvenience. A freight train on the Sunbury and Lewistown Division ran into a Selinsgrove sleighing party at Kreamer. Several were killed, and quite a number were injured. Mr. Potter had both arms crushed, and his left leg broken in the hip joint. The right arm was amputated below the elbow. The fortitude with which Mr. Potter has born his affliction proves him to be a man of great courage, and indomitable will. Considering his affliction, Mr. Potter gets along unusually well, and continues to be the leading lawyer in the county. He accepted the chair of Jurisprudence at Susquehanna University in the fall of ' 9S. Perciyal Herman, M. D., Lecturer on Sanitary Science. Born Sept. 13, 1851, near Selinsgrove, Snyder Co., Pa. His early life was spent on the farm, and in attending the public schools. After taking a short course in Missionary Institute he became a teacher in the public schools at the age of seventeen. In this capacity he served six years, in the meantime taking private reading in medicine. In 1N76 he graduated with first honors from the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery, and at once began to practice his profession at Kratzerville, Pa. In ' Si he joined the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle, and in ' 97 was appointed a member of the Middleburg Pension Board. In the autumn of 1900 he became Lecturer on Sanitary Science in Susquehanna University. — 20 —

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Rev. J. R. Dnni, D. D M Professor of Political Economy and International Law. Born near Muncy, Lycoming Co., in 1S30. Having prepared for a higher education, he entered Pennsylvania College, from which he graduated in 1857 with first honors. That same year he was made head master of the classical school near Aaronsburg, Centre Co., Pa , and in 1S74 was elected principal of the Lutherville Female Seminary. In this position he served six years, rais- ing the standard of scholarship and leaving it in a well-organized condition. In 1SS2 he was called to the principalship of Mis- sionary Institute, and later became president of Susquehanna University, which position he held until compelled to resign by failing health in 1899. Dr. Dimm has done much for Susquehanna, for, with a natural aptitude for teaching, and keen executive ability and constant energy, he has been successful in making the college a mighty factor in our beloved church. Rev. Jacob Yutzy, D. D. Professor of Semitic Languages and Dogmatics. Born at Salisbury, Somerset Co., Pa., May 24, 1S47. He taught several terms in the public schools, and then entered the Preparatory Department of Roanoke College in ' 69. Two years later he entered the Freshman class of Pennsylvania College, from which he graduated in ' 76. During his course of study he was awarded the Freshman Prize, Hessler ' s Latin Medal, and the First Honor and Latin Salutatory. He completed his Theological course in ' 79, and served as pastor of the Boalsburg charge, 1S79-18S2. In ' S2 he was called to the Trinity Lutheran church of Selinsgrove, Pa., which he served successfully for thirteen years. In ' 95 he was elected to the chair of Semitic Languages in Susquehanna University, which he has very ably filled down to the present. Rev. T. C. Houtz, A. M., Professor of Mathematics and Astronomy. Born Sept. 28, 1S53, at Lemont, Centre Co., Pa. He prepared for college at Boalsburg Academy and the Preparatory Depart- ment of State College, which institution he entered in ' 75, capturing the McCallister Prize for the best general standing on entrance to Freshman year. During his college course fortune added two more prizes, one in Mathematics, and another in Physics, to his laurels. In ' 79 he received A. B., and the A. M. was conferred on him in ' 82. From ' 79 to ' S3 he taught in various schools, and became principal of Rock Springs Academy in ' 83. During ' 84 he was principal of the Pine Grove Academy, and in ' 85 he entered the Theological Department of Missionary Institute. In ' S6 he became Professor of Mathematics and ' ice-Principal of M. I., which position he held until M. I. became a college in ' 94, when he was given the chair of Mathematics and Astronomy. J. I. Woodruff, A. M., Professor of the Latin Language and Literature. Born near Salem, Snyder Co., Pa., in 1S64. He prepared for college at Missionary Institute, and entered the Junior Class of Bucknell University in ' SS. He graduated in ' 90, and at once took charge of the Friend ' s Normal Institute at Rising Sun, Md. In ' 91 he became principal of the Mifflin Academy, which position he resigned in ' 92 to become Professor of Latin and Higher English in Missionary Institute (now Susquehanna University |. The A. M. degree was conferred on him by his alma mat, r in ' 93, and of him it may be said, He is the students ' advisor and friend. — 19 —

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William Xoetlixg, A. M., Professor of Pedagogy in the Normal Department. Received his early education at Mifflinburg Academy, and after taking preparatory work at New Berlin and Lewisburg, entered Union College of Schenectady, N. Y. , from which institution he graduated with high standing in 1S57. Prof. Noetling has served as vice principal of Missionary Institute, principal of the Grammar School at Belleville, Illinois, principal of the Waynesboro Select School, county Superintendant, and for the past 23 years has been Prof, of the Science and Art of Teaching at the Bloomsburg State Normal. Mr. Noetling is the anthor of two text books, and is very active in search of the latest and most approved methods of teaching. Prof. Noetling became Prof, of Pedagogy in Susquehanna in the spring of 1901. Foster C. Fisher, A. B., Principal of the Academic Department. Born at Smithgrove, Snyder Co., Pa., March 14, 1S72. He entered Missionary Institute, after completing the prescribed course in the public schools, and graduated in ' 94. He then entered the Junior class of Bucknell University and graduated with the degree of A. B., in 1S96. In the fall of ' 96 he became Principal of the Preparatory Department of Susquehanna, whi ch posi- tion he has filled with considerable ability and manifest success. MiSS Ethelynn Mae Van Wagner, Professor of Vocal and Instrumental Music. Born at Brookfield, N. Y., Jan. 30, 1S79. After passing the various grades of the public schools, she finally graduated from the High School at Shelburne, N. Y. Turning her attention to music, she became the pupil of Charles Cushman, Prof, of Music in the New York College of Music, and Miss Jessie Howard Matteson, teacher of voice, Brooklyn, N. Y. Her musical training was completed by a three years ' course in ( )berlin University, in which she won much distinction. Miss Van Wagner has taught in the Oberlin Conservatory, Elizabeth College, Charlotte, N. C, and in the autumn of 1900 became Prof, of Vocal and Instru- mental Music at Susquehanna University. Edward F. Dunlayy, Professor of Elocution and Orator}-. Born near Scio, Harrison, Co., Ohio. Entered Scio College in 1S94, where he studied oratory in connection with the classical course. Wishing to prepare more thoroughly in the art of elocution and oratory he entered, Dr. King ' s Summer School held at Ebensburg, Pa. In the fall of ' 99, he entered King ' s School of Oratory at Pittsburg, from which he graduated in 1900, winning the gold medal for delivering the best oration in the class. During the summer of 1900, he filled the position of Professor of Elo- cution in Scio College, from which institution he came to become Professor of Elocution and Oratory in Susquehanna Uuiversity. Professor Dunlavy is a very pleasing speaker, and has succeeded in winning several oratorical contests in different parts of Ohio and Pennsvlvania.