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

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Speer, Jeptha P. We do not know where he came from, presumably from primeval chaos. His education was acquired in that broad university, the school of experience. His elevation has been rapid-a farmer in Iowa, a railroad fireman in Montana, an engineer in Old Mexico, and, last but not least, an embryo lawyer. He belongs to no organization save Kappa Sigma, but believes in the brotherhood of man. Also believes that Carrie Nation is the consummate genius of this or any other age. He will practice in Kansas. Stratton, A. J. A. J. Stratton hails from Wahoo, where he passed his boyhood days. He is a member of Sigma Chi, Theta Nu Epsilon, and Phi Delta Phi. Although well known about the University he is not familiar to many Freshman Law students, but is always willing to get acquainted. ls well known in athletic circles, having played second base on Sigma Chi baseball team with unusual ability. To his practice of law the faculty look forward with interest. Tillrnan, R. H. Began existence in Clifton City, Cooper county, Mo. He spent his boyhood days along the banks of the Laramie river and later set- tled with his parents at Ragan, Neb. A graduate of the Minden high school, and hopes to be admitted to the bar with the class of '06. While a Missourian by birth he nevertheless possesses the snap and enthusiasm of a true Nebraskan. He declares he is acquainted. with no one in South Carolina. A Maxwell in good standing and also popular in the ranks of the Union society. Van Burgh, James Lloyd. Hails from Hickman, Neb., where he was born. Expects some day to graduate from the University. Says his business is that of a student. Is proud to be a first-baseman on the Sigma Chi baseball team. With the indulgence of Professors Wilson, Pound, and Robbins he hopes to get a degree. He also relies much upon his innocent, infantile appearance, which has already won him membership in Sigma Chi, Vikings, and Phi Delta Phi. Blessings on thee, barefoot boy with cheeks of tan. . Warnke, W. J. The august subject of this biography is a distinguished' citizen of Lincoln, Neb. He hails from St. Louis, and while very modest as to his accomplishments as a vocalist, can sing Under the Anheuser-Busch most effectively. He graduated from the kindergarten of the Crete schools and the Lincoln Normal. He is at present a postal employee, but alleges that he had no connection with the postal frauds. He is a lawyer and an honest man. f 60

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Quick, Frank P. Claims Lincoln as his place of birth and his home town. Also a graduate of Lincoln high school. Formerly attended the Michigan Military Academy. Belongs to Beta Theta Pi fraternity. In answer to the query whether he expects to practice law he says doubtful, Very likely he can tell more definitely later in the semester. Is paradoxical, for he is always late to class. His tailor is unkind to him. From his appearance he seems to have taken life too seriously. He is already gray and creased. At least his trousers are. Is said to have made all his money as a fashion plate model. Rathburn, Merle C. Better known as Minnie the smiling Freshman, is a native of Sycamore, Ill., although his home town, he claims, is Lincoln. He is a Phi Kappa Psi. Upon his young shoulders is the burden of encour- aging the Freshmen to be dignided and to get their lessons, and he always conducts himself as an example. He has no desire to have C. J. written after his name. Rolfson, C. IVI. You would never guess this man to be a deep thinker until you hear him speak, He claims WiSH91', Neb., as his place of birth and present home, as well as the place in which he expects to live and die. So great was his precocity as a child that his mind runneth not back to the time when he could not read. Keen, cool, sagacious, verily a sage is he, and the chances are there will be some trembling at the bar when he trims his sails for sea. CThis English is mixed, but Rolfson will understandj Sawyer, J. L, From Torrington, Wyo., the land of cactfis, thistles, canyons, and desperadoes. Is a typical representative of the region. Says he attended sod schoolhouses, log schoolhouses, but not many good schoolhousesf' Preparatory work done largely on a ranch. His Uni honors all latent or mere potentialities. Expects to practice law until elected president-of the Maxwell club. I Smead, H. R. I-Iails from Lead, S. D., and was born in Central City of the same state. He learned to walk the straight and narrow path in the Lead high school and Northwestern Military Academy before he became a bookworru in the Law School. I-Ie's another representative of the Delta Upsilon in this department. Studying law for the love of knowledgeg not to practice. 59

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Williams, Everett L. Is from Sparta, Wis., the town of his birth. He is laconic. He seldom speaks, but every word he utters is convincing. He shows Spartan hardihood. What with attending his own high school, the University of Wisconsin, Northwestern University, and University, he now does work in the Law School here somewhat strenuous course in music besides. He has no expectations. There is doubt as to which will win tion toward music and musicians or toward the law. a member of Beta Theta Pi. Wilson, John Ambrose. i Leland Stanford and is taking a no business and out-his inclina- Mr. VVilliams is VVl1o lives in Omaha, entered the Law department with the train- ing of four years in the Kearney high, and three years in the Uni. May- be this accounts in part, for his supreme assurance that he will make a success at the bar. His birthplace was Pania. Ill. Jno. is eminently a man of affairs, and is never rattled when called upon to recite. He belongs to the Delta Upsilon fraternity. ' , ' 227 1 as Aiftiif 1 Xif 4'-155 ' .- ... - i 5.9, 5 - f--- 4 ,' V FD 'mfr 'v..t4ff.5l:fQ , 2.21.31 . wg? n, 351,--:'::.' .-.ffl-r.'.gg-re. , -' ff - ., 211.11 N ' ' 3 Q 1, V, ag.:-is L. , , .. J- S I ,Q ' we rs- -2. V 5.6 . 1 ' 511,-H !v.ggf:A' -:+.4.a.,,:a,..,1..m.a ,- , ,fu ,.. , 4 ,.5Z?,,1-4,55 , r :'f5,:5ff.- fx, i J 52 ' X . fa, 'f W --5w' ,., 5.Z -- , .' - W' ' . . l f 4 61