University of Nebraska College of Law - Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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THE ALUMNI 103 JAMES E. RAIT, 796. Born at Eldred, Pennsylvania, December 18, 1876. His par- ents are Scotch-Irish. Mr. Rait is a con- servative republican, though he has never come before the public as a candidate for any onice. He has not located to practice, but may' be found by addressing him at Lincoln, Nebraska. - MRS. NELLIE M: RICHARDSON, '94.' Born in VVest Fairlee, Vermont, of Puritan stock. Ancestors were among the first set- tlers of the Green Mountain state. Ad- mitted to theebar in 1889, and to thesu- preme court in 1891. Is prominent in club Work and reform movements. Practicing alone and has established a successful, grow- ing' business. Address, 106 Burr block, Lincoln Nebraska. WILLIAM F. SCHWIND, '92. Born Oc- tober.1, 1864, at Canton, Missouri. Took the degree -of M.S. at Central IVesleyan University, Warrenton, Missouri. Mar- ried. Is a democrat. Was Mr. Bryanls secretary during campaign of 1896 and is one of the foremost men in his party. Secre- tary of the senate dur- ing the 25th session of 1 . the state legislature. Address, Lincoln, Nebraska. . VICTOR SEYMOUR, '92. Born May 28, 1870, Macomb, Ill.' Parents American. Graduated from York, Neb., high school. Present official cou1't reporter, third judicial district of Nebraska. Address, Lincoln, Nebraska. Politically he is a republican, socially he is single. '

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,people Is a prominent republican, and is 102 THE DIGEST REA C. PACKARD, '96. Born at Red Oak, Iowa, October 25, 1872. Is a Yankee. Educated at Kearney High School and Institute. Unmarried. Made a number of political speeches during the last campaign for the republican party. Is at present collecting for the McCormick Machine Com- pany. Address, Oma- ha, Nebraska. t D. E. PEIPERQQ4. Born in Ohio,July15, 1873. Helped found Fitzgerald, Georgia, in 1895, and is one of the leading merchants in that city of 10,000 slated to be Fitzgerald's next postmaster. Address, Fitzgerald, Georgia. PAUL PIZEY, '95. Born at, Dakota City,,Nebraska, June 7, 1869. Attended the High School at home until 1887. B.L., University of Nebraska, 1893. Politically, Mr. Pizey is a free silver democrat, and was a candidate for attorney of Dakota county on that ticket in 1896. , Address, Dakota City, Nebraska. CHARLES W. RAIT, '96. Born at Eldred, Pa., August 13, 1874, of Scotch- Irish descent. Like some others, he is still working in single harness. He is at present chief clerk in the office of W. O. Temple, Deadwood, South Dakota. Politics repub- lican. Charley saysihe does not own any gold minds yet, but thinks that being close to them will be an inspiration to greater eiforts in the future. 1 ,

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104 TT 'WEST CHARLES M. SBILES, '95. born at Fort Madison, Iowa, July 7, 1865. B.L., University of Nebraska, 792. Was a leader in oratory and athletics while in the Uni- versity. Business manager Chamberlainls Business College summer of 1896, assistant editor of Evening Post during the campaign of 1896. Is a free sil- ver speaker of much I ability. Address, Ulysses, Nebraska. C. Y. SMITH,,'94. Born in Quincy, Mass. Attended Quincy schools, Adams Academy, Quincy, and grad- uated from Thayer Academy, Braintree, Massachusetts. University of Nebraska, LL.M., 1895. Has sailed the Paciiic, tra- versed the Continent, crossed the Atlantic twice, and traveled through nine countries ' 5 of Europe. The future, with its constant Y - 1 challenge of opportunities, lies before him. p g ensriivus J. srarns, 194. Bom ne- A cember 31, 1854, in the state of Ohio. Re- ' ,gf r2- i T ceived his education inthe district schools and in the Lincoln High School. Is mar- , E' ried. Politically, Mr. States is a free silver 2 republican and prohi- , ' bitionist. Address, . ,ig ' ' A Ragged Top South I Dakota. 7 1 I I J. L. STEPHENS, '96. President of .. 't : the Lincoln Business College. Is a Hawk- eye by birth and a Dutchman by marriage. He is in no sense a seMmacZe man, but owes Q all he is and has to his parents, his Wife, . . ui? V, ' and his friends. a I