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

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30. FRANK A. BARTA. One of nature's own noblemen, from a physical standpoint at least. He was born at Pishelville, Nebraska, December 3, 1877. Lives at Knoxville, Nebraska. Before coming to the University he attended Highland Park College at Des Moines, Iowa, and Nebraska Normal at 'Wayne, Nebraska, receiving the degree of B.Sc. from the latter institu- tion He wears an NH in both football and baseball, and is recognized by Nebraska rooters as one of the Uni's greatest exponents of these two branches of athletics. He served one term as student member of the athletic board. Although a powerful athlete, Mr. Barta has always regarded his law studies as of primary importance, and Dean Pound points with pride to his record in defense of amateur athletics at Nebraska. An active member of Y. M. C. A. Has not yet decided whether he will practice or not. 31. ALBERT N. MATHERS. Palladian. Is a native of Nebraska and says the I. Sterling Morton monument is located in the city where he was born. Douglas, Nebraska, is his home at present. In this little town he has large interests, both business and otherwise, his inspiration comes from there. Since joining the class of '06 he has distinguished himself in many ways. As a student he is one of the best in the class. As a lawyer he has been up against the noted law firm of Beavers, Pound 81 Co. and he won his case. He won in a legal argument with judge Day by remarking, I keep my hair combed and my pants pressed anyway. Has exceptional business ability and expects to practice law. 32. EDWARD A. WUNDER. Born at Shelby, Iowa, October 23, lSS1. where he passed his life till he graduated from the high school. An irresistible yearning to be a lawyer drew him to the Highland Park Law College at Des Moines. There he studied for one year, but concluded that the Nebraska College of Law held out much more inducement for study for the legal pro- fession. He joined us in the junior year. Every class has its wonder, but the Laws of 1906 can boast of the most original wonder in all the Uni. He is quiet, unobtrusive, and studious. He never gets rattled when called on to recite. Expects to practice in his home town, where he maintains there is a rich harvest of shekels for a good, honest lawyer. CARL E. PETERSON. Born in the Prairie state. He graduated from the Bertrand CNebraskaj high school, after which 'he returned to his native state to pursue his studies in Augustana College at Rock Island. On coming again to Nebraska he was arrested by the idea that his calling was that of a lawyer. Immediately he was taken into custody and will only be liberated from his sentence with the class of 1906. During his term he has become a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. Has always been a trusty, and after gaining his freedom and recovering from the shock of final exams Pete will settle down to practice at Bertrand, his home town. 34. LEONARD A. FLANSBURG. Alpha Theta Chi. Phi Delta Phi. Born at Alma, Nebraska. His parents, noticing the passion he had for knowledge, brought him in early life to Lincoln. In strict pursuance of well-laid plans, he obtained his A.B. with the class of 1904, and plunged at once into the depths of the study of law. Leonard is a bright, energetic boy, with sunny disposition and inoffensive nature, those invaluable gifts which make friends with all with whom he comes in contact, and which have won for him 'the high esteem he holds among his fellow students. His ambition and aim is to become a lawyer like papa, and at the bar his success is assured. 20

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25. :NOAH VILxXS KURTZ. Born at Cortland, Nebraska, and still claims that place as his domicile. Graduated from the Cortland high school. XVas successful in debating. Kurtz is a hardy football player and a baseball player of no mean ability. Is known as the Lajoie of the Law School. Is always on hand at his classes and stumps the prof now and then with a stemwinder in real property. Has been a mourner all year because of the resignation of Robbins from the faculty. One of the Seven Sleepers. XNill probably practice. 26. EDwiN JEROME F.wr.KNER. Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Member of Dra- matic Club. Born 1884 at York, Nebraska. Shortly after moved to Lincoln, where he has since resided. His preliminary schooling has been altogether in Lincoln, in Lincoln high school, Lincoln academy, business college and University. In the Law College one of his favorite studies seems to have been international law, which he was able to study in the academic library. He says his intention after school is to make one million dollars. He is a bright young man of ability and energy and we believe him capable of what he undertakes. He will practice in Lincoln. 27. THOMAS R. NELSON. Born February 25, 1884, in Sioux City, Iowa. At the early age of twelve years he displayed rare judgment for one so young, and sought the more salubrious climate and higher advantages of the great state of Nebraska. He became a graduate of the Nebraska Normal at Wlayne, both in the academic and commercial courses. Later he was principal of the public schools at Concord: attended the University of South Dakota, and in 190.3 came to the University of Nebraska. Has been a member of the football team, of the students' Debating Club, and the Y. M. C. A., and a faithful and diligent follower of Blackstone. Wfill practice in South Dakota. 28. AVERY JENNINGS. Beta Theta Pi. Acacia. Commonly known by his classmates as the Deacon or Alderman.'i His past is as much of a mystery as his future may be. This much is known, however, that he was in Council Bluffs for a few days well back in the eighties. He is a ine linguist and one of the wittiest men in the Law School. Quite often he is taken for a traveling man, or even a senator, on account of his personality. Favorite pass-time, clog dancingf' especially strong on barber shop minors and pool-hall majors? VVhen not busy can be found about the Capital library. 29. HERMAN N. MATTLEX'. Born in Schuyler county, Missouri, August 21, 1878. The greater part of his life has been spent in Valley county, Ne- braska. He graduated from the Ord high school and spent two years in the College of Literature at the University before taking up the study of law. He 'is a member of the University Y. M. C. A. and was president of his class during the Hrst semester of his senior year. Mr. Mattley expects to remain in Lincoln and has already hung up his shingle in the Burr block, being the Junior member of the firm of Mockett 81 Mattley. He is thoroughly in ear- nest, and intensely practical. Has an T-could-show-you expression, unbe- coming one born in Missouri. His habit of CO1Ulllg a little late we think he will overcome when he leaves school. There will be no one to say, I will mark you present, Mr, Mattleyf' 19

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35. JOHN L. SAWVER. This silver-tongued orator hails from Torrington, 'vVyoming. There he attended certain sod schoolhouses and, like Lincoln, under diliieulties, managed to acquire an education. X'Vas hartlened for the contests and trials of life by his early experiences on a ranch. I-lis honors at the University are those quiet rewards which come from within from work well done. cases well tried, and examinations fairly passed. W'hen he gets his label next month he will throw a half-hitch over some good partner, brand his name on a shingle, and lasso all the clients in some wild, XVestern town. Is wielder of the sledge in the Knockers society, and one of the Seven Sleepers. 36. PETER FR.xNCIs O'G.xR.x. ls purely of Nebraska origin, although since our last publication we have learned that one of his remote ancestors hailed from the Emerald Isle. XVordsworth says, In trailing clouds of glory do we come, but Mr. O'Gara's lirst existence was an earthly one, being a sod shanty on the prairies of Nebraska. Born September 23, 1879, near the present town of Laurel, which he still claims as his domicile. Farmer, school- teacher, and bookkeeper are his landmarks. During the three years at the University he has made many friends among students and faculty. Among the latter there is no doubt but that Professor Robbins stands lirst. He is a member of the Palladian literary society. Politics is his long suit. Has the habit of applying Bryan democracy to every legal proposition, even to the rule in Shelly's case. I-Ie says that Parker has been cut out and that Bryan has the freehold and reversion. He expects to practice law and go to con- gress. Ilfe will watch his smoke. 37. CHARLES CHESTER BEAVERS. Sigma Chi. Mr. Beavers has not seen a checkered career. Iowa since 1883 has claimed him as her own. He pushed westward, however, before the Statute began to run, and is now domiciled in South Omaha. Beavers is a steady man. Except as prevented by illness he has always been numbered among those Where. He makes a specialty of pleading. His declarations are not multifarious, his replies never subject to demurrerg though he has been known to let a case go by default. XVe predict success to Beavers in any chosen line, and, if allowed to suggest, would say that while he stays out of the jewelry business, horology wants its master. IfVith his genial smile and a diamond in his ascot, he might sell sparkling circlets to the very queens of fashion. 38. XNILLIAM J. BALLARD. The patriarch of the class of '06, was born at Elgin, Illinois, in 1869. Attended the Iowa Agricultural School at Ames, from which he holds a B.Sc. The second semester of last year he entered the Law School. Mr. Ballard is a member of the students' Debating Club. Is a hard-working, painstaking student, well liked by all the fellows and a great favorite with the ladies. Declares he is growing young again. I-Iis intention is to practice law in Kansas, for which he has our sympathy. Home address, VVall Lake, Iowa. 39. FRED C. LAIRD. Alpha Tau Omega. Fred received an A.B. from Tabor College, Iowa, and, having a notion that law would suit him, he came to the University' of Nebraska in 1903. I-Ie immediately took a hand in foot- ball and baseball, and played on both the law teams that and the two years since. Laird is not only an athletic man but a conscientious student and a good fellow-who could wish to be more? Fred graduates this year and expects to practice law in the near vicinity. Is familiarly known as the jolly jester of the A. T. Ofs. 21