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

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LEO S. LEGRO. Gracie, Nebraska. Born at Fish Mills, Vtlisconsin. Is a member of the senior academic class where he poses as a ward-healerg a member of the Commons, and major of the State Farm battalion. Although he asserts that his only ambition is to earn a reputation as a practitioner, his friends recognize that Charles F. Murphy is his ideal, and that if he keeps his lingers out of the political pie it will not be his fault. He has but two faults, to-wit: spending too much time in talk with freshman girls and swip- ing junior hats. CH,xRLEs COOPER MCELROY. Born December 26, 1SS6, at Rapid City, South Dakota. The stork brought him down just a little late for a Christ- mas present, but from hearsay evidence we have it that the city celebrated with as much vigor on the twenty-sixth as on the day before. Present home, Lead, South Dakota, the home of great men. A graduate of the VVisner, Nebraska, high school with the class of 1002: has completed the lirst-year in engineering and one year in the academic department of the University and now intends to complete the course in law. Charley is a master clarionet player in the University band, and is prospective leader of the band for 1906-T. Is a level-headed, industrious and earnest student. He is Scotch- Irish and can tell a good story as well as laugh at one. ls undecided as to his work after graduation, but may practice law in the City of Mills. EDXYARD PATRICK McL.tt'cz1-11.1N. Delta Tau Delta. 'tPat was born in Ireland. His first words on seeing America were, VVhere's liberty? And where is there an office ? He spent three years at the University before be- ginning the law course. Wfas president of the Fraternity baseball league last year. Is secretary of the Purity Club and a member of the Fussersg is a good mixer. Is said to have some Molly , on the string who will support him when he begins the practice of law in Lincoln. CLYDE CALDER BICVVHINNEY, Born at Tamora, Nebraska. Moved to Alliance and registered from that place. Has taken three years of academic work previous to his entrance in the law department. Believes in reading all his cases before thinking of doing anything else. Impresses all with his sober sense and serious demeanor. Is a member of the debating squad this year, and expects to practice law. GEORGE EDXVARD IXCIEIER. Born at Crete, Nebraska, in 1886, where he re- ceived his early education. Later he came to Lincoln and graduated from the high school with the class of 'Ot Vtfhile at high school he took an active interest in debating. His stature and name would indicate that he was Ger- man, but his hair and eyes testify to the fact that he has Swedish blood in his veins. Is one of the club experts in the Knockers , fraternity. ifVill practice law in the far Vfest. GEORGE VV. IXCIILLER. Keeps his past shrouded in a veil of mystery. Since his advent to the University of Nebraska, has been a quieting factor in check- ing the wild unregenerate career of the Dynamiters,'l a society .organized for the purpose of blowing the bottom out of existing things and disturbing gen- erally the calm and peaceful sojourn of the class of 1908. Aspires to help the profs by writing out their examination questions for them. Declares that he will practice law, and if sober sense and earnestness accomplish anything he ought to succeed. JAMES G. BCIOTHERSEAD. The youngest of the freshman class. Vilas born in Wfallace, Nebraska, in 1889. Here he grew in wisdom and stature, Finished the schools at that place and also has credits from the Lincoln academy. Mr. Mothersead is fond of absurd expressions and at times says some real witty things. He will probably finish the Law School course before entering upon his chosen profession. Is another of the hammer throwers in the Knockers' Club. 43

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GEORGE E. HENDRICKS. This smiling member of the class was born in Missouri at a date unknown, but the head sprinkled with gray testifies to the fact that he is a survivor of the flood. He has long Hown from his father's fold and now resides a hermit in Lincoln. Graduated in 'Wahoo high school 1900 and received his A.B. in the University of Nebraska in 1905. He has taken a liking to selling books and may engage in that business after com- pleting his law course. Quite a grafter. ALLEN JOHNSON. ln the few brief years that Allen Johnson has trodden this vale of tears he seems to have gathered much knowledge of the germs 1l1H1l6l7VLL.S'. Born and reared upon the western homestead his mind has been enriched by days spent in the sun-kissed nelds of corn. His youth was strengthened by conflicts with the raging blizzard when it careered over half a continent. The days thus spent with unconfmed nature, where the eye may gaze from miles of undulating plains to the infinite vault of the heavens above, have cleared his mind of conventions. Coupled with his convictions is the courage to promulgate them, which makes him a personality of note among the laws. JOHN O. JOHNSON. This intelligent looking young man came to us from St. Edward, Nebraska, having graduated from the high school of that place in 1905. He is a tireless worker, but has not yet acquired that faculty so common to lawyers of talking too much. Those who know him understand that his thoughts are deep just in proportion as his words are few. Jolmson seems absolutely indifferent to the wiles of the maidens of Lincoln. As to his prospects in St. Edward-well, that rests merely on hearsay evidence and is hardly admissible here. VVill enter politics. LEWIS CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON. Born at Millard, Nebraska. Comes to the University from Springfield, which is his present home. Is a graduate of the Springfield high school. Just was his sense, and his expression plain, His words succinct, yet full without a fault, He spoke no more than just the thing he ought. ROY T. JOHNSON. This horny-handed son of toil was born in Scandia, Kansas, in 1888. He followed his parents to their present home in Lincoln and last year graduated from the high school. In the Lincoln high he was interested in debating and was on the staff of the Advocate. He came to the University with a view of mastering the lawless science of our law,- That codeless myriad of precedent, That wilderness of single instances, but has not as yet decided whether he will practice law or engage in business. GEORGE E. JUNGE. Born at Belle Plaine, Iowa, on November 21, 1879. Present home, Osmond, Nebraska. Attended the 'Wayne Normal for three years. Entered the College of Law last fall, but was compelled to leave at the end of the first semester. CHARLES W. KELLEY. Kid Kelley, the blue-eyed, light-haired sylph of the freshman class, is universally regarded as a comer. Although Kid occa- sionally has 'difficulty in keeping on the top side of his chair, 'he -usually di- vines the right time to say the proper thing in a contract recitation. He is regarded by the instructors as one of the coming Solons of the wind-swept state. Wfhat the Kid lacks in muscle he makes up in grace, and usually enamors all beholders with his unaffected simplicity of demeanor. He will practice law in times to come. ' 42

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THOS. NIOONLIGH1' MURPHEY. Beta Theta Pi. This cheerful preserver of St. Patrickls day, and the Shamrock, was born in Leavenworth, Kansas, in 1885. His parents, anticipating that he would have his hours of business in the night, wisely named him Moonlight At one time he dreamed the dreams of a soldier of fortune and spent four years at 'Western Military Academy in Illinois, from which he graduated in 1904. After finishing the law course he will enter the office of one of the leading attorneys in Kan- sas City, Kansas. LOGAN C. MUSSER. Entered the Law College at the beginning of the second semester as being one of the leading citizens of Rushville, Nebraska. He is a married man, and has been manager of the Citizens Bank of Rush- ville for nine years. Also does real estate work and abstracting. I-Ie is taking law primarily to assist him in his business, he wants the goods, and is not trying to carry off the red and blue ribbons. MRS. EDITH C. PATTERSON. Born at Princeton, Illinois, on the eleventh day of a certain year, which the editor alone knows. Attended the Jewels- burg, Illinois, preparatory school for one year. We are not mind-readers and therefore cannot announce her intentions or her motive in pursuing the Study of law. But the industry of the Little VVidow, and her enthusi- asm in poring over the legal reports has aroused the curiosity of many. Her present home is at Clarks, Nebraska. EDWARD JAMES PATTERSON. Born at Central City, November 9, 1886. graduated from the Central City high school in 1905. He played four years in the high school baseball team. He is interested in athletics, as well as his studies, being chosen treasurer of the law baseball team. An honest man and a good housekeeper goes as fairly as to say a careful man and a great scholar. ROBERT H. PERRY. Brother of state representative E. B. Perry, Cam- bridge, Nebraska. At home he is a secret member of the Hallowe'en Club. In this line, as in others, he has proven his ability to devise and manage effective plans. Robert can handle more work in the lumber and coal business in one day than two ordinary men of his size. At present he is solving the burning question Cas all good coal dealers mustj of how to make the base- ball team in his freshman year. He is also considerably interested in law, which he intends some day to put into practice. GEORGE TRUMAN RANDALL. Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Graduated from the high school of Newman Grove, Nebraska, in 1904. I-Ie takes law that he may some day step into the shoes of his father, who is banker at Newman Grove, and paramount lord of much soil. Inasmuch as coming events cast shadows, I would say that George bids fair to do some bench work in his freshman year. The only charge against him at present is that he did take, steal and carry away the heart of one Miss T-, on a date to the jurors unknown. TELFER BARKLEY REYNOLDS. Alpha Tau Omega. VVhat's danmum absque 1i1Z-jilblhfll? This must be a Latin class that I've gotten into, says Fat, looking Over the examination questions in torts. But he knew what it was after his memory was jolted sufficiently. Fat is the idol and the savi-or of the A. T. Ofs, having left school at the end of the first semester to write insurance, in Order that their treasury be replenished. Wliile in school he was the main squeeze of the Fussers Club. JOHN WEBSTER RICE., Union. Jack was born at Neligh in 1834, but made his formal entry into the world when he registered with the class of 1008. Here is a good bunch of undeveloped material for a Uladies' man, and with proper training and a little encouragement a parlor favorite would be created. However, at present Rice has his eyes fixed on football fields, and athletics of the coming fall. I-Ie will qualify as a sophomore and intends to don the mole-Skins and cinch'l a place. 'When this stunt is over Rice will-practice in Lincoln, where he can keep an eye on Union girls. 44 A