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

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51. I. Ross MCLAUGHLIN. Kappa Sigma. Phi Delta Phi. Theta Nu Epsilon. Vikings. Born in Blair, Nebraska, but in order to preserve his complexion found it necessary to go East. He moved across the river and now claims Missouri Valley, Iowa, as his home. Mac is one of the hand- some and popular men of the class of '06. Even the -girls like him. At times he makes b1'illiant recitationsg sits near the door of the recitation roomg can make a get-awayw and not disturb the prof. He will get married at once upon graduation, after that his plans are indefinite, only he expects to be happy. An all around good fellow, and willprobably practice law. 52. CHARLEs THEODORE Bono. Palladian. Phi Delta Phi. Y. M. C. A. Home address, Lindsay, Nebraska. Received A.B. in 190-1. Wfas president of the senior academic class in that year, president of Y. M. C. A., 1905-65 center on Nebraska football team for three years, captain football team, 19055 member of the athletic board, 1904. During the second term, 1906, was president of the Pallaclian literary society. Has gone to Panama as private secretary to the chief of the United States hre department. He may practice after trying Panama. Though meek and mild in manner, Borg has indomitable courage and unyielding combativeness,-qualities which would insure his success at the bar. - 53. SHERMAN E. BLACK. Another senior law who believes that parlia- mentary rules should be strictly adhered to in all organized class and society meetings is this gentleman, a native of Missouri. He denies the allegation that the pale complexion on the top of his head is evidence of his age, but asserts that it is a result of hard study exercised on Property IH. Black drifted to Nebraska, entered the University after hnishing his high school course, and took his A.B. in 1904. Since entering school he has been a staunch member of the Palladian society, and a strong advocate of its prin- ciples. Mr. Black intends to follow the practice of his chosen profession, probably in Idaho, his present home. 54. EARL O. EAGER. Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Theta Nu Epsilon. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska. Took advantage of both high school and University courses before entering the law department. Has played football for pastime, made the team on the Varsity squad '00, '01, '03, foa. His pugnacity on the gridiron gained him the epithet of Dog Eager. Doubtless this same char- acteristic displayed at the bar would enable him to make the team'7 if he chose to practice. Eager is of a nervous temperament and hnds it impossible to Work or think with all this talking going on. 55. Innes THOMAS BEGLEY, Comes from Springfield, Nebraska, where his desire to become a lawyer was engendered. He has all the characteristics of an Irishman, is keen-witted and intellectual, and grasps an involved legal proposition with extreme quickness and sureness. His only fault is his abso- lute inability to take life seriously. He strolls on through the world to the tune of his cheerful whistle and never allows difhculty or miscalculation to ruflie a feather. To spend the remainder of his days at the practice of law is the height of his ambition, and we prophesy that his whole journey will be strewn with the roses of success. 1 JUNIORS 56. hClERTON L. COREY. In the year of our Lord 1883, on February 23, amidst the tall grass of the Nebraska prairie was born .Merton L. Corey. The exact place has been located at Blue Vale. Early in life he hitched his wagon to the stars and his lofty ambition has not been vain. ln 1901 he graduated from the Lincoln high school. For two years he was a dignified pedagogue, and in 1003 became the respected principal of the Ong high 26

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45. JOHN KELLY NIORRISON. Phi Kappa Psi. Phi Delta Phi. Innocents. Born near Gretna, Nebraska, on September 9, 1882. Since coming to Lincoln has divided his time between the law school and Fred VVillian1s's insurance office. Was manager of University of Nebraska football team for 1905-6, and under his skilful management, it is said, the bill of fare at the training table equaled that of the VValdorf-Astoria. Morrison is an advocate of the simple but not of the single life. Wfill go into business, 46. JAMES LLOYD VAN BURGH. Sigma Chi. Phi Delta Phi. Innocents. Vikings. Born in the quiet village of Hickman, Nebraska, some time in Feb- ruary, 1883. Was appointed student member of athletic board for 1905-li. He always regarded the law as somewhat tedious and therefore may decide to go into business. Jimmie might have become one of the shining lights in the law school had he not listened to the enchanting call of the fair co-eds with whom he is very popular. 47. JAMEs T. FISHER. Phi Delta Theta. Phi Delta Phi. Theta Nu Epsilon. Vikings. Born at Hastings, January 24, 1883. Attended the high school there until sent to the School of Mines at Golden, Colorado. He soon came to the conclusion that the life of a mining engineer was too strenuous, so he migrated to Nebraska University. VVas in the academic department for two years, then registered in the College of Law. By a strenuous effort he will graduate in June with an LL.B. and an A.B. He received the prize offered by Dean Pound for the greatest improvement in his classes during his freshman year, and was the honorable clerk of the supreme court when a junior. Jim says he is going to work when he graduates, but whether this means that he is going to work the people or really intends to labor the author can only conjecture. VVill keep his home at Hastings. 48. VVILLIAM JOHN VVARNK12. Born in St. Louis, Missouri. He left the place of his birth about the time of the advent of Folk Cand for that reason, 't is saidj, came to this city and accepted service in the postal department. Wariilce is the most aggressive and strenuous man in the law school. During the last three years he has held down a claim in Indian Territory, has earned a handsome sum working eight hours a day for Uncle Sam, and kept up his law work at the same time-being a married man at that. Is undecided as yet whether to be a lawyer or manipulator of finance. 49. PERCY NV. METZ. Born in Odell, Illinois, but transferred his resi- dence to Sheridan, WVyoming, where he received his preliminary training at Sheridan high school. Is a member of Alpha Tau Omega, Phi Delta Phi, and of the University Mandolin Club, Makes excuses for absentees from class, but does n't like to have Sprague show up the next minute. This man has steadily advanced since entering the law school until now he occupies a place in the front rank CrowJ5 his earnest attitude and ready replies have won the regard of every prof. I-Ie will engage in the hustle and bustle of practice in VVyoming immediately upon leaving school. 50. THoMAs HENRY' MARTIN. Harvard, Nebraska. Our Thomas is a gem. Not a diamond he, Blazing forth, a fearful thing, with hard insistent say. But opal, glowing warm, whose beauty is not caught By idle first-glance: yet, seen and marked, ' A wealth of qualities reveals' and turned 1 I J Shows new, sparkl'ng depths with every turn.- I-Iis clear, straight-forward common sense, Knowledge of law and men, mark him F . . or prime success, if success depend On worth, not bombast and false eloquence. 25

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school. As a step up the ladder of his fame he was chosen orator of the day at the great celebration of the nation's independence at Ong, July 4, 1005. lVas alternate on the University debating team of 1904-5, and president of the junior class during fall term of this year. Merton takes great interest in ath- letics and enjoys shower-baths immensely. Has a deep-burning passion for marks and would forsake even those nearest and dearest to win a better grade than his chum. 57. SAMUEL Mc.-XFEE TI-IOIXIPSON. Kentuckian by birth, having been born at Harrodsburg in that state. ln 1SS6, when Samuel was a small boy, his parents brought him to Cheyenne, Wfyoming, where they have since resided. After attending the Cheyenne high school he worked for two years on the Xkfyoniing Daily Tribzzzzc, in the capacity of reporter. ln 1003 he entered the Law College of the University of Missouri, which he attended for a year and a half. He then came to the Nebraska University in February, 1905, and entered the College of Law. Desiring a more general education, he has this year been taking a great deal of work in the academic department, but will graduate from the law school in 1907. XVill then take up the active practice of law in some western city. 58. Osc,xR ,ALBERT BERGREN. Phi Delta Phi. Born at Kiron, Iowa, a long time ago, but has never gotten over his childish modesty. Has a keen mind and is inclined to put enough study on his course so that he understands it thoroughly. He not only understands his subjects but is a shark on exam- inations. 'Won first prize for distinguished scholarship in his freshman year. Can always be found at the Law Library, studies law as if he liked it. Is popular with both students and instructors. Bergren will likely practice law and if he does will win his share of the cases. 59. FRANCIS A. SCHMJDT. Born December 3, 1885, on a farm near Downs, Kansas. After spending some years as a tiller of the soil and developing a powerful physique with which to withstand the strain of a lawyer's exacting life, he went with his parents to Fairbury, Nebraska. Here he attended the public schools and in 1903 graduated from the high schoolf In the fall of 1904 he entered the freshman law class of the University of Nebraska. Al- ready lie has been identified with numerous phases of University life. He is a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Phi Delta Phi fraternities, as a mu- sician he made the Mandolin Club this year and was a cornetist in the cadet band, in athletics he made the football team, and won his N in baseball in '05. His apparent versatility seems to make him peculiarly fitted for the duties of his chosen profession. Oklahoma will doubtless be the field of his future activities. 60. JOSEPH REID GREEN. Born at De Witt, Nebraska, in 1881. He grad- uated from the high school at Red Oak, Iowa, and the year following his graduation came to Lincoln to take up a course in the University. After about a years work he left. He later came from Salt Lake City to take up his law course. It is not an ascertained fact, but it is generally believed that while in Salt Lake he worked among the Mormons in some measure as a missionary. Mr. Green is an active member of the Y. M. C. A. of the Uni- versity. He intends to enter upon the practice of law at once upon leaving school, and we are sure he will be successful in his profession, for he'is a good student and has apparently all other necessary qualities and qualifications. 61. O. JOSEPH GATZMEYER. Comes from Bancroft, Nebraska. Before entering Law School he had attended the Fremont Normal College. He says he will surely be a lawyer because his hair is exactly the same style as Prof. Costigan wears. Always has a smile and is said to be very popular with the girls at his boarding house. Openly denies that he is Dutch. Is a steady worker and is specializing in bills, notes, and checks so that he will be pre- pared to take charge of a bank when he finishes school. 27