University of Nebraska Lincoln - Cornhusker Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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r F BIRDSALL, FRANCES-Made her first start in life in Canboro, Ontario, Canada, july 13, 1871. After trying many different places she finally settled in Greenwood, Neb., which is her present home She belongst-o no organi- zation, and modestly disclaims all honors. She expects to teach, but does not say what, or Whee.2112-IIIIIIZIIIIIIII 25 BOLLENBACH, ADOLPH-VIDTRCCS his line- age to Charlemagne, but the records are im- perfect as to the exact place of his birth. His home is in Dawson, Richardson Co, Neb. He is a Union, U. B. D. C., and won a place Kthe I6thJ in the first preliminary debates. Bollen- bach is specializing in History and Economics. He was a star actor in a local dramatic com- pany in the Union Society. Dancing is a fav- orite pastime with him. I I I I I I I I I I I 35 BONNELL, DAISY Fnow, A A A-Says she was born at Fort Madison, Iowa, October Io. 187-. Has made her home in Lincoln for some time. Has made a specialty of Science and will spend her future life in thrashing the ris- ing generation. ls known among her friends as a part of The Sweet Bunch of Daisies. Z xllx

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5 BEANS, HAL T.-The gentleman with the Cyrano de Bergerac nose was ushered into this sphere at Pleasantown, Kan., August 20, 1876. This fact explains his peculiarities. He is now residing at Omaha, Neb. Mr. Beans came to the University of Nebraska to teach the Pro- fessors something. Belorehe came they didn't know beans fthat'-s what he saysj. He studied Hygiene under Doctor Clark, and is now spe- cializing in Physics and Chemistry. His favor- ite amusement is crystal1izing--l-lydroxyisopro- pyldiphenyleneketone - carboxylic-acid. We hope he enjoys it. He is very frank and con- Fidirfg and confesses that he never used a pony because they have no oats fnotesj in chem- - istry! He also tells that he was engaged in the early part of '96, and again in 'Q7. In '98 he neglected to enlist in the Spanish-American war, and since then has been trying to dispose of a large assortment of mittens. I I I I . I Z I I I I I I BENEDICT, Geo. ARTHUR-Is a native of Lamar, Mo, and began an active career De- cember 4, 1875. He is a railway mail clerk, but has proclivities for the law. He is a gold- bug, and free-trader. ln the Palladian, P. B. D. C, Pershings, Oratorical, and Debating Associations, he is pretty much in evidence. He is Second Lieutenant, Company C, and Secretary-Treasurer of the Oratorical Associa- tion. Benedict is a rustler and believes in more University spirit. He takes great pre- caution to prevent an interruption at the door before entering a debating contest, i.e., he can't grow eloquent while feet are shuffling intheaudiencejZZZZZZZZIZZZI, BESSEY, CARL ATHEARN, lb B K-Was born in Ames, Iowa, August I8,,A.D., 1878. fHe took the degree of A.B. in 1898, and 'returned' to the-University to take Electrical Engineering, which will be his future occupa- -tion. His Iarnbitions are large, his future ad- dress being United States, or any of its Col- onies. A member of the E. and Union Societies. He claims the honor of drilling in Company UQ at the opening of Exposition. x 10x

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BOOMER, jossrn FRANCIS - First com-- menced to boom August 27, 1871, Rochelle, Ill. He has been devoting himself to American' History, and professes the intention of follow- ing law, but his most intimate friends think he has a leaning towards the Presidency, from his- digniried walk and from his inliuence in the Delian Society and D. B. D. C. Great strategy has been displayed in his military career and. in capturing the Class Playiolf 'o8. In I Z I I 'JZ BOOMER, WALTEIQ LLOYD-Claims no re- lation to Joe Boomer, but hails from Waukon, la. May 29, 1875, is the date of his origin. He is giving special attention to Political and Economic History, and looks forward to law or journalism. Boomer is a persistent re- porter, and is always looking for a scoop. His present home is Lincoln, but he is familiar withtheBlack1-lills. I I I I I I I I I I I I , 35 BOOSE, JOHN HENRY-Palladian, belongs to Falls City, Neb., and came there December' 3, 1877. He is going to be a minister, and will make his future home on the Banks of the Wa- bash. H-e is a member of the Y. XVI. C. A., P. B. D. C., and has been Secretary of the Palla- dian, and President of the Y. M. C. A. He has a sweet voice and curly hair, and his pet name' is jehosaphermachiah. Member of the Senior BookCommittee.I'ZCZZZZIZZZZL 5122