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

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NEIL M. CRONIN. Alpha Theta Chi. A product of Clay county, Ne- braska. Graduate of the Sutton high school, and of the University of Nebraska. He was a precocious youth and conspicuous for his ambition and high ideals. Gained prominence early in his University career as a man of ability in debates. In him is combined unusual power of thought, a fluency characteristic of his race, and a vigorous style of which he is master. Was given a Phi Beta Kappa in his senior year, and has since been a prominent member of the Lincoln high school faculty. Above all, he is a jolly, good fellow and one who will acquit himself creditably when he begins to practice. VVILLIAM DAVEY. It was in 1884 that W'illiam was born. Twenty-eight miles northwest of Sioux City, in the little town of Ponca, Nebraska, in a good Irish home, he first beheld sunlight on the thirtieth of July. He soon outgrew his checked apron of innocence and early his knee breeches were discarded. He attended the schools of Ponca and made a record there. Dur- ing his mustache period a law bee was continually buzzing about his bon- net. As a result of its call he entered the University of Nebraska and his work here has caused his classmates to conclude that success will be his without question, in this his chosen profession. Davey is of medium height and build, walks easily, talks little, and does much. He is clean, upright and industrious, and has for his friends all who know him. 'Will practice law. HARRY E. DRESS. Because he appears so quiet and forlorn is no indica- tion that he has not at one time made audiences burst with laughter or weep with rage by the power of his voice as an orator. Hails from St. Edward, and from the high school there he graduated in 1905. Has not established such a reputation as a versatile expounder of multifariousness that the profs refuse to call upon him any more, however, he -is always on the spot when questioned in class. Law or politics are his choice for the future. ALLEN XVESCOTT FIELD. Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Judge was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1885 and graduated with honors from Lincoln high school in 1904. He spent two years in the College of Literature, Science and Arts and then entered the Law School. Is noted for his disposition to argue technical points with the profs. His red cheeks and coal black hair arouse at once the admiration and envy of the co-eds who watch him as he strides about the halls. llvllllfi he is no relation to Al. G. Field of minstrel fame, yet Al. says he is a ine fellow. Expects to succeed to his father's extensive practice in Lincoln. FRANK FL1zNN11c1zN is one of the promising football men of the freshmen laws. Although a man of but medium- stature, Flenniken has all the ear- marks of a knight of the pigskin. The strong, square jaw and straight, de- termined mouth tell the tale of invincible determination: clear, snappy eyes announce the love of an encounter. Flenniken is a thorough student, and a man who is popular with the gentle sex, upon whom he never fails to make a favorable impression with his manly bearing and gallant manners. Is fixed in his purpose of making name and fame at the bar. DON CARL FoUTs. The first town which this man remembers is Pauline in Adams county, Nebraska. Here he lived the usual life of an active young- ster until he outgrew his short clothes. Attended the country schools and later completed the scientific course at the Fremont Normal. After swaying the pedagogical scepter in Ong for two years he entered the freshman class in 1906. Mr. Fouts is a good student, and an all around good fellow. Ex- pects to post one year in an Eastern college after graduation. W'ill be a lawyer and a loyal democrat. 40

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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

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SIDNEY T. FRUM. Began his career at Danbury, Iowa, November 16, 1885. Graduated at the Danbury high school in 1902. His present address is Homer, Nebraska. In property exams is where he shines most brightly. Pound recognizes his superior ability and endurance and sometimes furnishes him with supplementary questions. Wie are inclined to believe that Prum will develop into a lawyer rather than an attorney. If he practices he will surely make it a go. Mfwrm LUTHER FRERicHs. Martin was born August 19, 1880, at Feting, Nebraska. His parents soon after moved to Auburn and found it necessary to take him along. He graduated from the Auburn high school in 1901. He spent the next year in the University, then prognosticated that it would be wise to learn some business ways before taking his law course, so that after graduating he might have tangible means of supportg consequently he spent three years in Oklahoma in the hardware business. Has shown himself to be an ardent supporter of all class enterprises, and has distinguished himself in his studies by taking one of the first semester prizes. After graduating he expects to practice in Oklahoma. BRUCE FULLERTON. Sigma Chi. Born at Lincoln in 1884. Prepared at Lincoln high school and Lincoln academy. Spent one year in the College of Literature, Science and Arts with the class of 1007 and then entered the Law School. Bruce's golden hair and sunny smile make him such a social favorite that he finds it hard to devote the proper amount of time to reading cases. He will practice law in Alaska where there will be few of the fair sex to distract his attention. Another of the law school's devoted followers of Al Fields. JOSEPH LEE GRIMM. Joseph, a distant relative of the biblical Joseph, was born in 1883. Graduated from the XVilber high school in 'ora as presi- dent of his class. Spent three years in the University before entering the College of Law. He loves to dance and is an ardent admirer of the fair sex, but even admitting this he does enough of hard work to keep him on a solid footing with his profs Holds the honor of always hungry in the Full- Dinner-Pail Club. Wfill practice law. ERNEST T. GRUNDEN. This fickle youth was born at Elmwood, Ne- braska, October 4, 1880. At an early age he moved to the vicinity of Lex- ington, which place now prides itself that it is his home. Ernest early took great pleasure in athletics and played center on the champion football team of the Lexington high school, After teaching school one winter he decided that Icabod Crane was not his role, and consequently registered last fall with the class of 108. Mr. Grunden is studious: his favorite subject is torts and his ambition is to be able to roll it off like Prof. VVilson. Wfill practice law when college days are over. M. A. HADSELL. Not Master of Arts but Martin A. One of the natives. Vifas born in Saunders county the 25th of January, 1882. Has never left Ne- braska except at intervals. His hobby is elocution, in which he has attained some distinction, having entertained audiences in a number of Nebraska towns. Is a graduate of the Wesleyaii University School of Expression. He entered the Law School last September, with a black mustache, but soon lost that, and has since been trying to grow wise. He is a member of the Dra- matic Club. VVhen he gets into practice he expects to move juries by his dramatic style. Will perhaps practice law in Saunders county. ALBERT A. I'IEACOCK. Kappa Sigma. Comes from Springfield, Nebraska. Is occasionally seen at the library. Can talk all the time without studying what to say. Asks as many questions as he did when he was a small boy, but accuses some of the seniors of being liars. The first day he was in Law School he knocked at the door of the library and introduced himself to the librarian and said he was a freshman and asked if she would find him a seat and get him started to work. He isn't started yet. Has the qualifications of a great lawyer and we think will enjoy politics. 41