University of Kansas School of Law - Shingle Yearbook (Lawrence, KS)

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I. ,ik If CARL M. STARR. WILLIAM B. I-IESS. CURTIS A. OSBORNE. L. j. LYONS. WILLARD REYNOLDS. L. W. MCKENNA. CHARLES T. WI-IITFAKER. A. R. I-IETZER. I-I. MCCULLOUGH STEWART

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EDGAR MARTINDALE Was born in Darke County, Ohio, the State from which so many great men come tMark Hanna, for instancej, June 22, 1866. His parents removed to Greenwood County, Kansas, in 1870, and the sub- ject of our sketch got his early training in life lis- tening to the plaintive tales of woe sung by the coyotes of the Flint Hills, and watching the fes- tive jack rabbits gambol over the green of the then wild and uninhabitable prairies. He had the chills, wrestled with the drouths of Kansas, and skirmished with the grasshoppers of 1874 and ,75 for enough corn bread and bacon to survive. After receiving a fair district-school education, Martindale spent one year at the Presbyterian College of Emporia, and three years in the Art Department of the University. In 1889 he left the University, and is now publisher of the JUffC?'S07liU-711 Gazette, one of the strongest and most successful Democratic papers in the West. While he does not expect to practice Law, he rec- ognizes that for a broad, liberal education, no-thing so peculiarly iits a man for any business or profes- sional life as a course of Law. The practical news- paper man of the Class of 1900 has made a phenom- enal success in his chosen field, journalism, both in a literary way and of a financial nature, and has demonstrated that a live newspaper can be built up in Lawrence, which has been dubbed a newspaper graveyard. Mr. Martindale is one of the few mar- ried men in our class. I I I . T. B. HANNA. fNo kith or kin to Marcush was born in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. After completing a high- school course and some higher educational work, he taught school for four years in his native State. Coming to Kansas, he entered the State Normal at Emporia, and was graduated from the Latin course of that institution in 1892, after which he was for five years Principal of the Labette County, Kansas, High School. Mr. Hanna expects to remain in the KansasUniversity for special work during the ensu- ing year. A O O O ' L. F. RICE Was born at Concordia, Kansas, on August 28th, in the year of our Lord 1876. He attended the public and high schools at that place, graduating from the High School in 1895. He removed to Chicago, Ill., where he continued his studies two years. He pur- sued his studies one year in Colorado. He entered the Law School at Kansas University in September, 1898, and will return to Chicago to further pursue legal principles. O I 'O HOMER F. POWNALL. Born January 6, 1875, near Clayton, Ohio. Wish- ing to honor Kansas with his name and presence, he moved with his parents to Neosho County, Kan- sas. Here, on his father's farm, he scattered the seeds of kindness and' sowed wild oats for four- teen long years, when he entered and, in 1895, graduated from the Thayer High School. The next year he appeared in all his glory at the State Nor- mal in Emporia. There he brushed up against the pedagogues, took the craze, and taught one year. Teaching gave him an appetite for Law, and he entered the Junior Class in Law at Kansas Uni- versity in '97, He attended one year. Took a re- lapse, and taught another year. Recovered, and is with the Senior Class this year. Mr. Pownall won lirst place in the State Bar Association thesis con- test this winter, and read the same before that learned body last February. His forensic powers will no doubt lead him to high places in the world without Kansas University's walls. ERNEST P. ROCHESTER. On the 21st day of August, 1877, at Bath, Illinois, Ernest P. Rochester became a reality. His parents removed to Scott County, Kansas, in 1886, where they are now residing. His occupation is that of a printer, and his profession that of a lawyer. When war was declared against Spain, he responded to the Presidentls call for volunteers, enlisting in Com- pany A of the 21st Kansas. He was mustered out with the regiment on December 10, 1898, as ser- geant. He distinguished himself in his company for bravery. On January 2, 1899, he entered the Law School in the Kansas University, and is vice- president of the Senior Class and local editor of the Kansas Lwwycr. 'He is also a regular member of the Y. M. C. A. I I I J. A. ANDERSON. It is the common belief among intelligent peo- ple, that in order to be perfectly successful, one must come from the short-grass country. J. A. An- derson has had the advantage of spending a num- ber of years in the western part of this State. He was born in Urbana, Illinois, but as he came to Kansas early in life, it will not be surprising if his career is almost as remarkable as if he were a native. He was educated at Hutchinson, Kansas, and later on attended the State Normal at Emporia, after graduating, he taught school a. number of years, serving as Principal at Iuka, Cullison, and Alto-n. Mr. Anderson has had his share of the honors since entering the Law School. In his Junior year he was elected to represent his class in the Kansas- Missouri preliminary contest, and at the beginning of the Senior year the class, having to choose some one to preside over its august assemblages, very wisely selected him as Senior Class president. Mr. Anderson will practice Law in Kansas City, and, as he has already won his iirst case, it is to be expected that his legal practice will,iiourish from ,the very beginning. C C O MRS. LIZZIE S. SHELDON, Who entered the Class in the fall of '99, came to Kansas in her early childhood 3 so that her residence in Kansas dates back to the time when the mem- ory of mann-at least the majority of men in this Law Class-Hrunneth not to the contraryf' Her early education was received in Leavenworth, after- ward, she was a student for nearly four years at the College of the Sisters of Bethany at Topeka, from which college she was graduated valedictorian of her class. Her first instruction in the Law was re- ceived from lectures on various legal topics by the Hon. Justice Brewer, now of the United States Su- preme Court. This has been supplemented by much private study, and actual practice in the highest courts of the State. Mrs. Sheldon removed from Topeka to Lawrence in the fall of 1899. CURTIS A. OSBORNE Was born January 3, 1876, at Frankfort, Marshall County, Kansas. I-Ie was graduated from the High School of that city in 1893, and afterward studied music at Kansas City. Taught school for three years, and at the end of that time entered Kansas University, registering as an Art student. After taking one year's work in this department, he real- ized his time was uselessly expended in hollow theories, and so entered the Law School to fit him- self for a future life. During' the year 1898 he or- ganized the famous Kansas University Band, and was leader during its existence. He has a wonder- ful talent for music-another element which will tend to bring him into prominence,

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LESLIE JAMES LYONS Was born January 30, 1872, at Stanley, Kansas. His early life was spent on a farm. After attend- ing the public schools, he went to the Olathe High School and Hesper Academy, graduating from the latter institution in 1891. He was engaged in teach- ing for five years, and during vacations acted as deputy county clerk of Johnson County. He at- tended Baker University two years. He was one of the Kansas-Nebraska debaters. He will practice Law in Kansas City, Missouri. WILLIAM B. HESS. William B. Hess, a native Jayhawk, was born at Wellington, September 21, 1877. Born and raised in the Arkansas Valley, he imbibed some of the sand and grit of that region, which has made him his present self. His home is still in that part of the short-grass country at Pratt. In 1897 he graduated in the Art course of the Central Normal College at Great Bend. For two years of his life he followed the course of the pedagogue. He en- tered the class at its beginning, and will be with it at its ending. His location will be in Indiana, ad- ministering justice to the Hoosiers. The last year's basketball team, which defeated nearly every team it met, found him a member, and for his good work he was made its captain, but, owing to close work, was forced to resign. He played center for the never-defeated, ever-victorious football eleven of '99, and made for himself an enviable record. CARL M. STARR. Carl M. Starr, born October 27, 1879, spent the first five years of his life at Sigourney, Iowa. In the spring of 1885 his parents started for the buffalo plains of Kansas, and located at Scott City, making the trip overland in a prairie schooner, and of course Carl treked with them. At the age of nine he be- gan his apprenticeship, learning the art preserv- ative by being devil in his father's ofiice. He continued at his type-sticking trade until the fall of '98, when he entered the Law School. While at home during vacations, Starr is the general man- ager, foreman, and editorial editor of his father's paper, the Scott County News-Lever. L. W. MCKENNA. ' Born in Marion County, Illinois, April 17, 1874. Moved to Kingman County, Kansas, in 1878. At- tended district and normal schools. Entered Kan- sas University in 1897. Member of Kansas Univer- sity Law School, Class of '00. That 's all. O I O CHARLES T. WHITTAKER. Charles T. Whittaker, another show me, was born August 25, 1873, in Kansas City, Mo. At the age of seven he removed to Johnson County, this State, and has remained there since, except for a short time, when he lived in Crawford County, Mis- souri. Among other things he did while growing up with the country was to attend the public schools of his home county. He is a graduate of the Ed- gerton, Kansas, High School, and has been a stu- dent in Midland Academy, Midland, Mo., and Otta. wa University, Ottawa, Kansas. In September, 1898, he entered the Kansas University Law School, and, while carrying his regular Law studies, has done special work in the Art School. Mr. Whittaker will continue his Law course at Ann Arbor, Michigan, the coming year. WILLARD REYNOLDS. ' Willard Reynolds was born in Neosho County, Kansas, November 15, 1868. He spent the early years of his life on the farm, then went to Parsons, Kansas, as an employee of the Missouri, Kansas K: Texas Railroad, and afterward attended the busi- ness college at that place. For a short time he trav- eled for a Chicago book concern, but subsequently lresigned to accept a position as bookkeeper, cash- ier, and stenographer with a mercantile establish- ment at McCune and Parsons. Mr. Reynolds ex- pects to practice Law in the State, but has not de- cided as to location. O O O ' A. R. HETZER. ' A. R. Hetzer was born at Toledo, Ill., in 1873. In l878 he moved with his parents to Kansas, locating in' the central part of the State, but subsequently moved to Linn County, where he has since lived. After attending the La Cygne High School, he wielded the birch for a number of years, but, tiring of this exercise, he concluded to study Law. Mr. Hetzer will begin the practice of Law immediately after finishing his course in the Law School. WILLIAM HENRY WAGNER Was born on a farm near Independence, Montgom- ery County, Kansas, March 31, 1876. His parents moved there from Hancock County, Illinois. His early life was spent in attending country schools and enjoying the pleasures of the farm. In 1894 he entered the Kansas Normal College, completing the normal course three years later. Theschool year 'of '97 and '98, he was the Temple of. Wisdom. He entered Kansas University Law School in Sep- tember, 1898, and graduates with the Class of 1900. WILLIAM H. STANLEY, Wichita, Kansas. Born in Kansas, March 17, 1878. Son of E. Stanley, ex-State Superintendent of Pub- lic Instruction of Kansas, now President 'of Friends' University, Wichita, Kansas. Was, when there, a member of the Marquette Club. Entered the Art School of Kansas State University in fall of '95, and finished the Sophomore year. Entered the Junior Law Class in fall of '97, and attended the first term of the Senior Law Class of 1898-99. Was employed with Geo. Innes 88 Co., of Wichita, Kan- sas, from March 1, 1899, to November 1, 1899, then entered the Senior Law Class of 1900. Member of Alpha Xi Chapter of Sigma Chi fraternity. Was captain of the Kansas State 'Varsity baseball team of '97, Intends to complete the course of the Michi- gan University Law School in 1900-1901, then will enter the Law firm of F. B. and C. C. Stanley, of VVichita, Kansas. HAROLD MCCULLOUGH STEWART, A Buckeye in a Sunflower, was born in Monroe County, Ohio, December 27, 1874, and moved to Waverly, Kansas, in 1883. Finishing his common- school education, he attended the State Normal at Emporia in 1897 and 1898. Being a Democrat of some influence, he secured a position as assistant to the Chief Clerk in the extra session of the Legisla- ture of 1898-99-Governor Leedy's maximum rate session. In January, '99, Stewart entered the Law School, and, upon graduation this spring, will go to Bozeman, Montana, and enter the ofiice of his brother, S. V. Stewart, a gradllafe ill the C121SS of '93. -51-