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

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10. Case, William Nlerritt. Junior Law. Of Minnesota birth. At- tended the Pillsbury Military Academy of Owatoma, Minn., editor-in- chief of the class-book while there. A member of the Nebraskan staff in 1903, in which year he took his A. B. degreeg a member of the En- glish clubg president of the Junior class. Will enter journalism and later the law. 11. Johnson, Frederick W. Phi Delta Phi, Delta Kappa Epsilon. Junior Law. Green River, Wye., 1881. Present home Wood River, Neb. A student at the University of Virginia 1900-01. A. B., Nebraska, 1903. Made a football record at the former institution. One of the ten receiv- ing honorable mention in Freshman and Junior examinations. 12. Knutson, A. H. Formerly from Blairg now of Lincoln. A. B., Nebraska, 1901. Class president and editor-in-chief of Senior Book for that year. His experience named him business manager of the Year Book of the College of Law, 1904. For two years he has been manager of the Co-op book store. 13. Lightner, Louis Clark. Columbus. Preparatory work at the Lincoln Normal. Thorough university training in history and economics before entering law. As member of Co. I of the Fighting First, he saw service in the Philippines. Vlfas on the interstate debate squad lst year, and now a member of the team that meets Kansas. 14. Black, S. E. Red Oak, Iowa, high school. Freshman Law. He took his degree of A. B. at Nebraska in 1903g president of his class in his Junior academic year, represented the Seniors in the interclass de- bate of 1902-035 active in the Palladian literary society and the Univer- sity Y. M. C. A. 15. Davis, Edgar Franklin. Phi Delta Phi, Alpha Theta Chi. Lex- ington. Entered the University of Nebraska, 1901. Prior to this he had taught school and served as tax list clerk of Dawson county. President of the academic Sophomore class, 19025 chairman of the Junior Prom, 19035 member of the Athletic board 1903-045 'manager of the Law base- ball team in '035 and has been elected manager of the Varsity team for 1904-05. Will engage in the real estate business in Lincoln. 16. Davis, Claude A. Delta Upsilon. Lead, S. D. Freshman Law. After high school graduation, he came to the University of Nebraska for the purpose of taking a course preparatory to law. An active worker in the University Y. M. C. A.g member of the Dramatic club. Expects to practice. 17. Lantz, George D. Phi Delta Phi, Phi Delta Theta. Kearney. Freshman Law. Finished the Kearney high school course before regis- tering in the College of Law. As a substitute on the Varsity team in the fall of '03 he proved his ability to be in the line-up of 1904. Won third prize for distinguished scholarship in the Freshman class. 18. Morrison, John K. Phi Kappa Psi. Gretna. Freshman Law. Graduate of Ashland high school. Junior in the Varsity, has been man- ager of the track team, Freshman Law football team, also business manager of the Nebmskan. The present year he served as assistant football manager, to which position he has been reelected. 9

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'Glass of 7904 la' 1. James, Richard Clinton. A. B., Nebraska, '02, Was a member of Co. D of the Fighting First, and received a Mauser bullet. Member of the victorious interstate debate team against Kansas, '03. Secretary of the class the first semester of the Freshman year, and president of the Senior class, '04 semester. 2. Watkins, David A. Julian. Preparatory work at the Western Normal College at Shenandoah, Iowa, and Nebraska State Normal at Peru. In the intervals of school work acted as field agent for the Royal Highlanders. With Harry L. Smith as partner, he expects to practice in Seattle. 3. Cowan, Charles Frederick. From Radersburg, Mont. Finishing the high school, he studied law. In 1901 the supreme court of Montana decreed him a diploma. Practiced law one year before coming to the University of Nebraska. Vice-president of the Freshman class, first se- mester, 1903. Will resume practice in Montana. 4. Towne, Vern W., Inwood, Iowa. Attended Buena Vista College, Storm Lake, Iowa. Served in the capacity of bank clerk, also as school teacher. Studied in an oflice prior to registering in the College of Law. He is not certain that he will follow the law actively. 5. Armstrong, James Mortimer. Indiana, 1882. Now of Albion, Neb. Studied law one year in his father's oiiice. Secretary of the class the first semester of the Senior year, judge on the equity side of the district court of the College of Law during the first term. Expects to make Montana his future home. 6. Hewitt, Thomas lVliner. Lexington. Had university training be- fore entering the College of Law. Made a record as an athlete, but has always made athletics incidental to his college work. Active member of the Palladian literary society. District judge for the second term. May practice. 7. Baker, Earl A. Tilden. Graduate of the commercial depart- ment of Fremont Normal. Has farmed and taught school. Member of Senior class football team. Won second place in contest for University gymnast honors. Active in the Union Literary society. 8. Hewitt, I. P. Phi Delta Phi. Lincoln. Had three years' uni- versity work as preparation for the law. Made the University record for the half mile in 1900, and the running high kick in 1903-045 was cap- tain and center of the University basket-ball team 1902-035 manager and center 1903-04. Will find a location in the West. 9. Sward, Francis L. Axtell. Attended Denver high school. He has seen the practical side of ranch life, likewise western railroading. VVas a school teacher prior to entering the College of Law. A member of the U. B. D. C.g vice-president of the class 1904 semester, chairman of the Athletic board of the College of Law. 10