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

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87. RALPH EMERsoN ADAMS. Was born in I-Iarrodsburg, Indiana. His parents moved to this state while he was still in very tender years. After obtaining a high school diploma he decided to follow in the footsteps of his father and become a great lawyer. He is a lover of athletics and played on the '05 law baseball team. Says he expects 'to practice law at Minden, his home town. Even now there are indications of judgeship in his very coun- tenance. According to his own testimony he is one of the married men of the junior class. 88. :HARVEY A. BRUBAKER. Born at Villisca, Iowa, December 24, 1877. At present his home is I-Iendley, Nebraska. Attended the Franklin Acad- emy as preliminary to his law course. Entered the College of Law the second semester of last year and has already all but made up the first half-year's work. Draws a topmost grade every once in a while. Is prominent in class affairs and a leader in a number of its undertakings. Vigorous and inde- pendent in thought and action, he will doubtless make a go of whatever he lays hands upon. W'ill practice law. 80. JOHN WILLIAM I-IOAR. Alpha Theta Chi. Phi Delta Phi. Innocents. Dramatic Club. '!Bill has the good will of all his classmates. He has been captain of the U. of N. basketball five for the last two years. His prowess is chronicled in many of the big daily papers, and in the PVeekly of West Point, his home town. Notwithstanding his 'many honors, he is always humble Bill. Is said to have a mellow spot in his heart for all fair co-eds, but, although he has been prospecting some time, has not yet found the pure gold. Expects to practice law. A good student, a good athlete, and a good fellow. 90. VVILLIAM EARL HILL. Born in the Hawkeye state, july 11, 1880, he came, at the early age of one year, with his parents to Nebraska, and located on a farm near Central City. Here he spent his boyhood years, attending the country school during the winters. That he made the most of his opportuni- ties is attested by the fact that he graduated at the head of his class from the Central City high school 1896. In 1899 he entered Central College at Central City, graduating from that institution in 1903 with the degree of AB. After a little experience at country school teaching, he decided to delay no longer the gratification of his secret ambition to become a lawyer and statesman, and so entered this law school in Eebruary, 1905. He will graduate with the 1907 class, after which he intends immediately to launch out into the active practice of the law. A 91. STANLEY BARTOS. Born in Bohemia, June 28, 1883. Graduated at the high school of his home town, VVilber, Nebraska. Is a true Bohemian After finishing his study here his shingle will read Latvye1'. This silver- tongued lawyer believes nrmly in the power of oratory, as opposing 'vunsel will some day ind to their discomfort. I-Ias been clerk of the supreme court. Mr. Bartos is a careful and consistent student, a hard worker who patterns his life as closely as possible after that of the Dean. 36

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Sl. EDWARD AFIfoI.'r1zn. Born near Boulder, Colorado. He and his sis- ter,-the Centennial State,-are twins, both having been born in the same year-a way that is peculiar to twins. He is proud of his native state and is ever ready in speech to elaborate upon her varied resources and future greater greatnessg for it would offend him not to admit that Colorado is now great. It is fair to say, however, that there is one whom he holds in clearer regard than this twin sister, and that is Mrs. Affolter. Ed, as his wife Mattie calls him, is one of the seven benedicts of the Junior Laws. Mr. Affolter has but one ambition upon graduation, viz., to return to Colorado and enter upon the active practice of his profession. 82. EDWIN FoRREsr LEAR. Born September 2, lssti, in Springview, Ne- braska. Lear is one of the youngest of the juniors, but one would not be apprised of this fact by comparing his class grades with the ct als. Intends to practice law in his native towng his ambition is to be local attorney for the tirst corporation that will extend its railway lines into his county seat. Vague rumor that a line is to be huilt into his jurisdiction this season has resulted in King I,ear's'i departure for his home in order to be in on the ground iloor. PHILIP JOHN SEEFUS. Born at Papillion, Nebraska, January 25, ISS7. Before entering the Law class of '07 Seefus attended the Fremont Normal with the firm intention of becoming great. In two years' time ambitions greater yet stirred within him and he came to the University of Nebraska for the study of law. His present home is at Wiaterloo, a name so indicative of victories that his future there is assured. Is one of the stuffers extraordinary in the Full-Dinner-Pail Club. 84. HILAND IV. BIARTIN. Wfas born at Ponca, Nebraska, but at present his residence is VVakef1eld. Is a graduate of Brown's Business College of Sioux City, Iowa, an expert stenographer and one of the busiest men at the University. Speaks to everybody if he happens to look down and see them. Is just a few inches under seven feet tall and not fat. His notes seem to be in demand. Intends to practice law when he graduates and if he uses the same energy after finishing his course that he uses in school will be a success. 85. JOHN E. KREYCIIQ. Born in Bohemia. Came across the water to America and settled among the sand-hills in the northwestern part of the state. Is a graduate of various courses at the Fremont Normal School. Came to the University and entered the Law College. Wlhile in these different insti- tutions he has filled positions of honor sufficient in number to satisfy the Viceroy of India or the German Emperor. Has taught school for five years. The echoes aroused by the Fourth of July orations delivered by this re- nowned gentleman at divers times and at out-of-the-way villages reverberate still among the hills. His present intention is to practice law, and if honors and titles are the measure, his will be a crowning success. 86. DAVID TALBOT. Born at the city of Vermillion, South Dakota, on the 20th day of June, 1880. If fortune serves him well he will procure his A.B. degree next month. Has had throughout his course the happy faculty of evading the more difficult subjects prescribed. Is a devoted member of the Y. M. C. A. Principal fault-a habit offchewing his words till the thought is digested. Like the Indian of yore, he turns his eye towards the setting sun as the place of his future happy hunting grounds, where wealth may be ac- cumulated in the practice of law. He will undoubtedly succeed if only he overcomes his tendency to tardiness. 35

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FR ESH MEN OFFICERS OF THE FIRST-YEAR CLASS First semester Second semester President-Wfni. M. NVhelan O. S. Spillman Vice-President-Allen Johnson R. H. Sherlock Secretary-H. B. Durham M. E. Crosby 92. XVILLIAM NVHELAN. Began his noted and dignified career in Hoop- ton, Illinois, on the second day of April, 1878. Most of the years of his life, however, have been spent in Nebraska in and about Wfaco. He matriculated in the University in 1898, with a slim array of credits but with bold deter- mination to enter the pedagogical profession. To this he has since devoted himself with more or less continuity. Wfhelan took great pride in his mili- tary drill and uniform and by the good graces of Captain Chase iinally be- came a corporal. His popularity is attested by the prominent positions he has filled: president of freshman laws '05, and of students, Debating Club. Is a member of the debating board and of the Commons and will represent his class in the senior play. Above all. he is a true son of Erin and a loyal democrat. Aspires to law and politics. 93. ORA S. SPILLMAN. The genial president of the freshman laws is a young man of striking personality. His commanding stature and manly, dig- nihed bearing compel recognition wherever and in whatever class ,of men he moves. His features are clear-cut and abrupt, resembling those of the Greek and telling at a glance of the strength and masculinity of his organism. His gray eyes look out from beneath massive brows with an aspect of supreme confidence. To know Spillman is to be his friend. The estimable faculty of charming all with whom he comes in contact has won for him, unanimously and by acclamation, the greatest honor it was possible for the freshman class to tender one of its members. 94. I-IARRY B. DURHAM. Born on ground hog's day, 1880, in our neigh- boring state on the east. As Nebraska has been his home since he was three years old he may properly be called a Nebraska product. Graduated from the Nebraska INesleyan University with a Ph.B. degree in 1904, Served as managing editor of the JUIZIOI' Animal and of the Wesleyazi, both of which are student publications of that institution. W'as a Y. M. C. A. cabinet mem- ber for three years. Has reported for the Evening News for the same length of time. Harry is an all-round good fellow, and blessed with an abundance of common sense. He expects to practice law after finishing his course, and, judging from certain long and frequent letters, he probably will not go it alone. 95. JOHN HENRY SHERLOCK. Claims Emmetsburg, Iowa, as the place of his origin. He graduated at the high school of that place and later attended the Idaho State Normal, where he was major of the cadet battalion and for a time instructor in science and mathematics. Is a member of the Hawkeye Club, the Union literary society, and vice-president of the freshman law class. Will take a degree in the academic department with the class of '06. I-Ie is an Irishman and is n't ashamed to admit it,-a pocket edition of O'Gara. Will practice law in coming years. 96. BI.-XINARD E. CRosBY. Born on a farm near Hastings, September 26, 1884. Moved to Lincoln county when but a child, and communed with nature among the sand-hills. In 1896 he moved to Sutherland and graduated from the high school of that place. In 1902 he seized the pedagogical scepter and wielded it successfully for two years. Spent a year in Lincoln academy and then entered the Law School as a member of the class of 1908. Thinks the 'llittle widow is mighty nice and hopes she will continue her course m lawg has been found offering her help on several occasions. Is a careful student and will undoubtedly be a good counsel. 37