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

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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

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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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HAROLD VV. ROBBINS. A native of Ord. Came into being on or about February 1, 1883. He brought his brother along and has assumed a protec- torate over him ever since. After graduating from the Ord high school he did the freslnnan and sophomore stunts at XfVesleyan University. His desire for something more exciting led him into his present predicament. After extricating himself in 1908 he will take his father and brother out into the great West and practice law on the inhabitants thereof. NVe bespeak for him a successful career. As to that part of his future which lies beyond the term of his natural life, we are unable to prophesy. PAUL ER.xs1-Us Roonnfisn. Very reticent about his past. Has always been the pride of his parents and was last fall shipped down to Dean Pound with instructions from them to handle with care, His record at Lincoln is as yet clear. If he is as much of a winner out of school as he is in, he will soon be bobbing about at a dizzy height. Expects to practice whenever he can find a choice colony of farmers, and says that if there is no litigation he will start something himself. A. H. SCRIBNER. Phi Kappa Psi. Theta Nu Epsilon. Scrib, or Cap, is a graduate of the Omaha high school where he obtained numerous mili- tary honors. Began his academic course in 1902 and law in 1905. He has several times represented the University in tennis tournaments nd is prom- inent in social circles. NVas made captain of Company UC fhe beginning of the year, but left school at the end of the lirst semester. Has been inclined towards politics. RAXLPH H. SHERWOOD. Born a farmer at Filley, Nebraska, in 1886. Four- teen years later he graduated from the Lincoln high school. After graduat- ing there, he attended Wfesleyan two years with the intention of becoming a minister. Finding himself not adapted to that, he tried two years of cowboy life on a ranch in Texas. He has at last found his true vocation in life to be that of law. This is positively his last shifting of purpose. Is chief slush slinger of the Greasers' Club. VVill practice law. DAVID SIMMS. Phi Gamma Delta. Dave, the official physician for the Fijis, hrst saw the light of day at Alma, Nebraska, December 2, 1885. After completing the high school course at Alma, he went to Omaha where he was graduated from the Omaha Pharmacy College. A certain attraction at University Place, together with an inborn love of legal lore allured him to the Law College. Here he expects to remain until he earns his degree, if the drowsiness which so frequently attacks him in the class room does not render such an ambition unattainable. Roscoe RUSSELL SMITH. Born in Cooksville, Illinois, in 1884. When he was four years old his parents moved to Schuyler, Nebraska, and again in 1895 removed to Leigh. Roscoe is a graduate of the Leigh high school and the Fremont Normal. Like many others he has experienced the pleasures of school teaching, but stoutly declares that he would rather be a lawyer. Member of the Bible study committee of the Y. M. C. A. and vice-president olfhthe Debating Club. Has not as yet decided where he will hang out his s img e. VARDMAN SMITH. Born May 10, 1885, at Butler, Missouri. During his early youth it was found that the climate and soil did not agree with him. His parents then decided to take him to a higher altitude. They moved to Livingston, Montana, where he sprouted to a great height in a short time. Among some of his brothers he is known as f'Spike or Splinter. He is a good student and faithful worker and has a mind in proportion to his height. He is a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. After com- pleting his course he expects to take up the practice of his father, who is a lawyer at Livingston, Montana. He will certainly do honor to himself, and to his noble tribe-the Smiths. 45 as