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

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JOHN HERCULES AGEE. Alpha Theta Chi. John was born in Riverton, Illinois, July 23, 1883. I-Le later came to Nebraska and settled down at Adams. This year he made up his mind to study for the legal profession, and by the way he pounds out the cases he will be a top-notcher in a few years. He holds down the bass end of the Glee Club, and this may enlighten some of us as to where he got the H. in his name. Will practice law when he finishes the courseg his varied experience in the business world ought to fit him for success at the bar. CHAS. E. ALLEN. This unassuming addition to the Allen household oc- curred about twenty-three years ago, in the city of Arapahoe, which place has ever since had the honor of being his domicile. Since graduation from the high school in 1901 he has seen service in the post-office of his town. Chas. is a favorite with the boys, and a warm number with the girls. Is a member of the students' Debating Club. Can be seen at nearly all the band informals, for dancing is his biggest failing. Everyone knows him by the expression, It's a pippinf' FRANK AXEL ANDERSON. Delta Upsilon. Iron Sphinx. Vikings. Phi Delta Phi. A- senior academic. Born at Galesburg, Illinois, in 1884, and graduated at I-Ioldrege high school in 1899. After leaving high school he worked for two years as stenographer and court reporter. Last year he was business manager of the S0i:iI21'e1'0. Is captain of company A, and was mas- ter of ceremonies of the Officers Hop this year. Is also a functionary in the executive office. Expects to practice law somewhere some time. IEIERBERT AVERY. Phi Delta Theta. Lives in Lincoln and is a graduate of the high school. Played on both the football and the baseball teams. In his junior year he was chosen president of his class. Entered the law college last fall, but was compelled to leave before the end of the hrst semester to take up work with a railroad company. Avery is still intent upon obtaining a legal education and hopes to be with his class next year. JAY C. BAIRD. Beta Theta Pi. Phi Delta Phi. Born at Spearlish, South Dakota. Attended the Michigan military academy, and last year entered the College of Law, giving his home address as Newcastle, Wfyoming. Is rather slight in build, but that does not prevent his being a favorite with the ladies. Likes to be seen with men several years older than he. Intentions not specified. CARL D. BEGHTOL. Beta Theta Pi. Mr. Beghtol left the University in 1899 to try his hand at teaching. After a few years in Utah he decided that he would need a smattering knowledge of law to enable him to become a good Mormon and follow Smoot's footsteps toward the U. S. senate. Wfhen Mr. Beghtol started in last fall he believed that he would get a Theta Kappa Nu without much difficulty, and although he says now that he will be satisfied with a certificate of graduation and admission to the bar, yet we predict that Mr. Beghtol will make a good lawyer. DUANE BITTENBENDER. Of all the members of the freshman class there is none of whom it is more proud than Duane Bittenbender. Born at Ponca, Nebraska, in 1884. I-Ie graduated from the high school of that place. After graduation for two years held a trustworthy position in California. Erom California he came to Lincoln and began the study of his chosen profession. In excellence of scholarship he is the best: taking the first semester prize. As a man he is broad-minded, unostentatious, and best of all, a good friend and desirable companion. THoMAs VV1LL1s BOCKES. Bockes was born in Central City, which town he left in 1903 to enter the University, the academic department two years ago, the law in 1905. I-Ie says he expects to get two degrees when he grad- uates, and thereafter will practice the profession in partnership with E. J. Patterson, which person see for further particulars. 38

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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

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EUGENE BROOKINGS. Delta Upsilon. Brooki' was born at Tekaniah some time in the last century and did his preparatory work at Tekamah high school and XIVZIYHC Normal. Entered the Uni with the class of 1901, but left before graduation to assume the office of county superintendent of Burt county, which position he held for four years. Last year he organized and conducted the big educational excursion from Burt county to Lincoln. Pub- lished a creditable pamphlet on Burt County and her Schools. A quiet, un- assuming fellow who has many friends. Is taking his law course seriously and expects to practice, probably at Tekamah. FRANK BRoo1:1NGs. Alpha Theta Chi. At home in Tekamah, Nebraska. Senior academic this year. Suspended University work two years ago to prove up on a claim he drew in the Rosebud land lottery. The hardships of frontier life, repelling Indian attacks and mastering rudiments of domestic economy have not ruffled his characteristic evenness of temper. Notwith- standing his easy, insinuating drawl in everyday speech he debates with rapid-tire intensity. XVill practice law if there is no opening in Indian warfare. EDWARD I, BYRNE. Born in Newcastle. Nebraska, in 1886, where he still resides. I-le graduated from the high school in 1901 and later spent a year in the high school at Ponca. Is also a graduate of the Omaha business col- lege. Before coming to the Law School he spent a couple of years near to naturels heart. Mr. Byrne will do some post work in an eastern college, probably Ann Arbor or Harvard, before entering upon the practice of law. JESSE R. CALEY. Alpha Tau Omega. He came to life at Creighton, Ne- braska, in 1384, which town he still calls home. Entered the Academic in 1902, the Law in 1905, and expects to get both degrees. Is distinguished as having for three years been on the Glee Club, and for his sense of humor. This latter finds its purest expression during the roll calls, the monotony of which Caley delights to vary by answering present, in his soft, effeminate, little voice, in high contrast with the gruff here of the rest of us. He will go Vlfest to practice. JOHN LEVI CLARKE. Y. M. C. A. Palladian. This Clarke was born at Columbus, in 18813 but he lives in Lincoln now. He graduated with the A.B. degree from the academic department last year, He is known in school as a disciple of Pogg, having been on the Hsquadv three years, and ex-president of at least two Debating Clubs. Cut of school he has won renown by captur- ing the state chess championship for the last two years, for his activity as an insurance solicitor, and as publisher of a county paper. Clarke is a mem- ber of the Dramatic Club. For two years he sang in the Glee Club. Next fall he will go to Harvard to finish his law course, and thereafter will prac- tice,-but he does n't know where. GUY MILTON CowGtLL. Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Phi Delta Phi. Theta Nu Epsilon. Innocents. Presto change! See him put the dollar through the hat! Cowgill, A.B. 1902, devotes his energies just now to sleight-of-hand and to Hastings. He is a good mixer and notably able to fill any place he may drop into. Was very successful in the management of the football team of 1901. Not a member of the Glee Club. Born in Villisca, Iowa, whence he is registered. Will practice law in the East, somewhere, some time. EDWIN D. Camas. Phi Delta Phi. Innocents. Commoner, f'Major - so-called because he is major of the cadet battalion-was born january 29, 1884, at Plattsmouth, Nebraska. His present home is at Chadron. As a boy he was exceedingly popular and his entering into the University only in- creased his popularity. His fellow-students were not long in learning that the major was a leader of men, and he was elected president of the Officers'- Club and later president of the senior academic class. XfVill receive his A.B. this year and expects to continue wthellaw course, and then-well, he says he would like ever so much to practice it. 39