Taylor University - Ilium / Gem Yearbook (Upland, IN)

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Clarence R. Stout received a part of his early training in Hartsville College. In the fall of 1894 he entered Moores Hill College, from which he grad- uated with the degree of A. I!, in 1899. Later he received the degree of A. M. In 1899-1900 he taught in the New Orleans University. lie entered the pastorate in the Methodist Episcopal Church in the fall of 1901 and served for seven years on different charges of the Connersville District, Indiana Con- ference. He was ordained Deacon in 1903 and El- der in 1905, and is still a member of the Indiana Conference. lie came to Taylor University in 1907 and has since held the chair of Latin, besides teach- ing classes in Creek. History and liible. CLARENCE R. STOUT, A. B., A. M.

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Harris Learner Latham, the son of L. L. Lath- am, win i was a missionary under Bishop William Taylor, was graduated From the Illinois Wesleyan University with the degree of A. P.. in 1898. Where- upon he was ordained as a minister of the Cumber- land Presbyterian Church. hi 1901 he was gradu- ated from the Cumberland Theological Seminary, Lebanon, Tennessee, receiving the degree II. D., and later for post-graduate work in Philosophy from Lincoln College, Illinois, with the degree A. M. In 1902, after one year ' s study in the Xew Testament and Philosophy, he received the degree S. T. M. from Hartford Theological Seminary. After which he spent two years at Tsu and Yamado, Province ot Le. Japan, as a missionary. The year 1905-06 was siient in the University of Chicago in graduate study in the Xew Testament and Psychology. In 1907 he was called to the professorship in Biblical Language and Philosophy in Taylor University, which position he now holds. HARRIS LEARNER LATHAM. A. B., B. D.. A. M.. S. T. M.

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Miss Clara A. esthafer received her elementary education in the public schools of Indiana. After having ' spent three years in high school, she entered Moores Hill College, where she studied almost five years in the Acaderrn and College departments. Throughout her course she specialized in English and History and acted as instructor in English there during her Senior year. She was elected Professor of English and History in Taylor University in 1908, afterwards being appointed as Preceptress. Miss esthafer has had two years ' experience as a teacher in public school work. CLARA A. WESTHAFKK. A. B.