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

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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

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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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62. KATE KENDALL. ' In eighty-three, Hear ye! Hear ye! October nine and twenty, Came Kendall Kate, into the state, lfVith beauty quite a plenty. To put it Hat, from this to that, Into the Law she glided, And when she's through, what she will do In this oler filled profession Nor me nor you may say for true She maketh no confession. Each must infer, none may aver The secret not confided. Now doth she hedge, we have this edge, she doth allege: . Intention undecided. 63. JOSEPH STEVE LCIELCER. Born in Bohemia, Austria, in 1870. Received a thorough education in the public schools of the mother country, and in ad- dition studied three years in the gymnasium. Came to Nebraska in 1886, locating at Vtfilber, Saline county. For eight years before entering the Law College he was manager of the Lincoln house of the Wilber Mills. Is a mem- ber of the Reticence society. Will practice law after graduation. 64. GEORGE L. DE LACY. Sigma Chi. Born at Sedalia, Missouri, July 12, 1884. For several years has lived in Lincoln. Attended the University of Wisconsin one year and the University of Nebraska two years before entering the College of Law. Was out of school two semesters, 1904-5. Has the bearing and demeanor of an old practitioner. Handles cases in the moot courts with ability and alertness. A member of the Eussers' Club with the title of heart-breaker-extraordinary. Intends to practice. 65. FRANK EDWIN THORN. Born at Oskaloosa, Iowa,'on September 1.9, 1880. Is a graduate of the Valentine high school. Entered the College of Law in 1903, but was compelled to be out of school last year. Is rather quiet and unassuming, but puts on a straight front and is always on hand with the goods. Has never fiunked in class and seems to have an easement through itll intricate legal propositions. Present home, Lincoln. Expects to practice aw. 66. A. CHAS. MEIER. Born in Lancaster county, Nebraska, and at pres- ent is a resident of Lincoln. He inherited a desire to study law, that is, we suppose he did, for he is a member of class of '07. He is noted for his grace- ful walk, he drags one heel at regular intervals. Has an eye for business. Was a success as manager of the law baseball team, 1905. School life has no worry for him, VVill undoubtedly enter upon the practice of law as the numberless Meiers before him have done, unless, forsooth, some other snap appears in his path. 67. BERT O. JOHNSON. Kappa Sigma. Phi Delta Phi. Born at Hubbell, Nebraska, Mav 6, 1883. He has blessed Nebraska with his presence ever since with th exception of two years in California. There he began winning ath- letic honors in Throop Polytechnic Institute. Was awarded a UT in base- ball in the '02 season. Entered the University in 1904 and in the first win- ter's work won the Nebraska gymnastic championship. In the Western In- tercollegiate meet,in Chicago he, in his freshman year, won the individual championship. This year he gained the first gymnastic N ever voted by Nebraska, and was the leader of Nebraska's team in the great Western meet at Madison, Wisconsin. Honors of this kind do not constitute all of Bert's achievements. His chief pursuit is the study of law, and he has shown al- most as much promise in the big as in the side show. In view of his popu- larity with thenfair sex it is an imposition upon Uncle Sam to give Bert's summer address, but here it is-Bradshaw, Nebraska. Will practice. ' 28