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CHARLES A. BARRY, graduate of University of Michigan, Classic Course. Interpreter for the Libby Glass Works at Columbia Ex- position. Interpreter in France and Italy for the Warren Feather- bone Co. Professor of Greek and Latin, Vincennes University, Indiana. Professor of Modern Language, Washington Agricul- tural College and School of Science, 1895.
W. J. ROBERTS, native of Caroline Islands. Graduated from Oregon University, A. M. Took a three years' course in the State Institute of Technology, Boston. Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Civil Engineer- ing, Washington Agricultural College and School of Science, 1895.
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S. H. WEBSTER, native of Pennsylvania. Graduated from the Delaware, Ohio, Business College, A. B. Instructor in commercial department Waynes- burg College, Penn .; graduated from that institution 1893 ; teach- er of Science and Mathematics in Jackson, Mich .; Principal of the Commercial Department, Wash- ington Agricultural College, in 1895.
ALBERT E. EGGE, native of Iowa. A. B. 1887, Luther Col- lege, Iowa ; A. M. and Ph. D. of Johns Hopkins University, 1887. Professor at St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minn., 1887.92 ; In- structor in English, State Uni- versity of Iowa, 1892-96. Profes- sor of English Literature, Wash- ington Agricultural College and School of Science, 1896.
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SOLON SHEDD, graduate of Stanford University. Instructor in the State Normal School, Monmouth, Ore., prior to his work at Stanford. Professor of Mineralogy and Geology, Wash- ington Agricultural College and School of Science, 1896.
ELEAZAR DARROW, native of Michigan. E. E., Michigan Uni- versity; superintendent of Edi- son Electric Co. and the Queen City Electricity Co, of Cincin- nati, O. Professor of Mechani- cal Engineering, Washington Agricultural College and School of Science, 1896.
W. G. BEECH, native of Ohio. M. A., Marietta College, 1888. Taught in Marietta Academy. Studied two years at Harvard graduate department. Taught one year at Oberlin. Professor at Marietta College for four years. Studied one year in Stanford University. Assistant professor of Economic Science and His- tory, Washington Agricultural College, 1898.
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W. H. HEILEMAN, native of Jowa. B. S. 1891, M. S. 1894. Iowa State College; assistant in Chemistry, same institution, 1892-96. Assistant in Chemis. try Washington Agricultural College and School of Science, 1896.
RENNIE W. DOANE, native of Iowa. A. B., Stanford Uni- versity, 1896. Assistant profes- sor of Zoology 1896, Washington Agricultural College and School of Science.
CLEO BUSBEY, native of Min- nesota. B. S. in Chemistry, Washington Agricultural Col- lege, 1898. Laboratory Assistant in Chemistry, Washington Agri- cultural College, 1898.
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NANCY L. VAN DOREN, native of India. Graduate Oswego Normal and Training School 1868. Principal in city schools, Leavenworth, Kan., 1868-71. Teacher of methods Geneseo Normal, New York, 1871-74. Principal High School, Fer- guson, Mo., 1881-84. Precep- tress, librarian and teacher of English, Agricultural College South Dakota, 1884-90. Pre- ceptress, professor of English Literature, and librarian Wash- ington Agricultural College and School of Science 1891-96. Pre- ceptress and librarian 1898.
LILIAN ADELAIDE BOLSTER, native of New England. Studied music with Amy Fay, New York, and language in "Berlitz Schools," Boston, New York, and in Germany. Teacher of Modern Languages and Music in "Classical and Home Institute," Poughkeepsie, N. Y., for three years. Taught music in Spring- field, Keene, Boston and New York. Director of Department of Music three years in Wash- ington Agricultural College and School of Science.
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WARD BARNUM, native of New York. M. E., Cornell Uni- versity 1893. Principal Hume New York High School. Filled a position with Swift & Co., of Chicago. Instructor in Machine Design and Mechanical Draw- ing in Lewis Institute, Chicago. Assistant professor of Mechani- cal Engineering, Washington Agricultural College and School of Science, 1898.
FLORERCE SNYDER, native of Ohio. B. S. in Chemistry, Washington Agricultural Col- lege, 1898. Tutor in same in- stitution, 1898.
DAVID ARTHUR BRODIE, na- tive of Canada Graduated from State Normal School at Mon- Mouth, Ore., 1894. B. S., Wash- ington Agricultural College in 1898. Assistant Agriculturist Washington Agricultural Col- lege and School of Science. Su- perintendent of Experiment Sta- tion, Puyallup, 1899.
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THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
OF THE
WASHINGTON AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
AND SCHOOL OF SCIENCE.
This association was formed on June 23, 1898, the charter mem- bers being eighteen in number, representing the classes of 1897 and 1898.
The class of '97 consisted of seven members, and on account of its being the first class to graduate from this young institution, it was destined to receive more than ordinary adulation. The result of this was that the seniors of 1897 were deeply impressed with their own greatness, and were the objects of awe and reverence to the lower classmen. The personnel of this noted class is here given:
Orin Stratton was born near Elk Point, S. D., February 11, 1873, and moved to Whitman County, Washington, with his par- ents in 1877, where he resided until after his graduation from col- lege. He graduated as a civil engineer, and the next year took a course in mining engineering. During the war with Spain he passed the required examination and enlisted in the engineer corps of the United States Volunteers, and was immediately given a sergeancy. He is now located at Honolulu with his company.
Edward Kimel was born in Winfield, Henry County, Iowa, March 15, 1875, and came to Waitsburg, Washington, with his par- ents in 1887. Two years later he graduated from the high school. and in three years more from the academy. He spent two years in postgraduate work at the academy, then entered college, taking his
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degree in economic science and history with high honors three years later. Upon his graduation he was elected professor of ancient lan- guages in the Waitsburg Academy, and nine months later enlisted as a volunteer in the war with Spain. In July, 1898, an examination was held for the purpose of securing second lieutenants for the regu- lar army of the United States. Mr. Kimel passed with the highest number of credits and was assigned to Battery L of the Third U. S. artillery. "He has recently been promoted to a position on General Otis' staff.
George Nixon was born near Harrisburg, Oregon, in 1870. and like all the boys in this class, spent his early life on the farm. After four years in college he took the degree Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering and has been busily engaged at his profession ever since, traveling much of his time, setting up new plants in Ore- gon, Washington and Idaho.
Emma Jane Hardwick began her career in Miami County, Kansas, in 1873. When sixteen years old she began teaching. Coming to Washington in 1892, she taught school for a time, then entered college, taking her degree in botany four years later. Since her graduation she has been doing efficient work in the public schools of Idaho.
Jessie Eugenia Hungate was born in Walla Walla, Washington. in 1875. When six years of age her parents moved to Almota, and seven years later came to Pullman. While a student in college she took second prize in the first intercollegiate contest held in the In- land Empire. She received the degree Bachelor of Letters. Since her graduation she has done some teaching, but most of her time has been spent in postgraduate work in language and music.
Mary Corinne Johnson was born in Marshall County, Iowa. November 1, 1877, and came to Washington in 1888. She attended Waitsburg Academy two years and acquitted herself very credit- ably. Entering college, she graduated in four years, taking the degree B. L. in English literature. Shortly after graduating she changed her name to Mrs. Wm. Buckley, and is now taking a thor- ough course in household economy.
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Carl Estby was born in Otter Tail County, Minn., August 22, 1869. When quite young his parents moved west and Carl received his preliminary training in the Tacoma schools and the State Uni- versity. In 1893 he entered college in the department of civil engi- neering, from which he graduated four years later. After leaving college he refused several good positions in his own line, one being that of topographer for the N. P. R. R., preferring the quiet and retirement of a good farm and dairy in the beautiful Puget Sound valley.
The remaining eleven members of this association belong to the second class, which graduated from the W. A. C. and S. of S.
The '98s, like the '97s, had some peculiarities, the principal one being that they thought, and verily believed, their class to be the best one that had ever graduated, or would ever graduate, from the institution. Another peculiarity was that each member in the class had a mind of his own. They could never all agree on any one point. If, for instance, there was a class outing, which there was every year, those who didn't like the crowd would stay at home; if the questions at issue in the class meetings did not suit certain members, they sent in their votes by proxy. The consequence was that the first time this class was ever seen with a full attendance was on the col- lege rostrum, commencement day, June 23, 1898. The personnel of this class is as follows:
Harold James Doolittle was born at West Point, Cummings County, Nebraska, and moved to Colfax. Washington, with his par- ents when he was two years old. After finishing a high school course in Colfax he entered college as a student of civil engineering, grad- uating with honor four years later. Immediately upon finishing his college course he was elected draughtsman for the N. P. R. R., and at the present writing is located near the Clearwater River, Idaho, as transit man for the same company.
Loring Vincent Corner was born on a farm near Worcester. Adraine County, Missouri. He spent one year in the Missouri State University, and another in McGee College. Mo. Coming to Wash- ington in 1892, he engaged for a time in teaching before entering
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college. He graduated three years later with high honors from the department of economic science and history. Immediately upon finishing his college course he accepted a position as bookkeeper for the firm of Burgan & Jordan, resigning three months later to ac- cept a position in the business office of his alma mater. During his college course he held the position of tutor in the preparatory de- partment.
Florence Eleanore Snyder was born in Montpelier, Williams County, Ohio, March 16, 1874. She graduated from high school and academy and at sixteen years of age began teaching. When seventeen years old she came to Washington, and in 1893 entered college as a student in chemistry, graduating four years later with high honors. The next year she became instructor in the prepara- tory department of the college and at the same time continued her work in music and language.
Cleo. Busbey was born at Utica, Minn., Dec. 12, 1877. At two years of age she moved with her parents to Dakota, and in 1892 came to Washington, entering college the same year. Upon receiv- ing her degree in chemistry she was elected to the position of labora- tory assistant in her alma mater, which position she now holds with efficiency.
William Harbison Philips began his career at Garnet, Anderson County, Kansas, and moved to Waitsburg, Wash., in 1883. In 1894 he graduated from the Waitsburg Academy, and after teach- ing for a time entered college in the department of economic science and history, graduating four years later. Since then he has been superintendent of a thousand acre farm in the centre of the famous Palouse country.
Harry Thompson was born at Olney, Richland County, Iowa, March 23, 1875. He came to Colfax, Wash., with his parents in 1891 and a year later moved to Pullman. After graduating from the public school he entered the preparatory department of the col- lege, graduating from the department of civil engineering with honor six years later. He is now transitman in the employ of the N. P. R. R.
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David Arthur Brodie was born in Allendale, Peterboro County, Ontario, Canada, July 28, 1868. He came west with his parents in 1883 and located on a farm near Silverton, Oregon. In 1894 he graduated from the State Normal School at Monmouth, Oregon. and after teaching some time in the public schools of Oregon, came to Washington and entered college, completing a four years' course in agriculture. After graduating he was elected assistant agricultur- alist at the State Experiment Station, and nine months later ac- cepted the position of superintendent of the Puyallup Experiment Station.
Milton Poe MeCroskey was born at Madisonville, Munroe County, Tennessee, and when four years old came to Colfax, Wash., with his parents. His early life was spent on the farm and in the public schools of Colfax. Entering college. he soon identified him- self with athletics, holding the position of left end on the football team for six years and one year as captain. After taking his de- gree in economic science and history he accepted the position of timekeeper for the O. R. & N. Co., but has since been promoted.
Eben Tappan Tannatt was born at Manchester, Mass., in 1864, and came to Washington in 1885. Later he attended the Wasco Independent Academy at The Dalles, Oregon, and afterwards joined the O. R. & N. Co.'s survey. Going east, he took a course in mechanical engineering in Illinois, and returned to a position with the same railway company. Later we find our hero in Idaho. where he married and was afterwards elected surveyor of Latah County. Entering college, he graduated with high honors from the department of electrical engineering. After graduating, he passed the examination and enlisted in the engineer corps of the U. S. Volunteers, and went to Honolulu as second lieutenant. This he resigned nine months later to accept the position of civil and electrical engineer on a sugar plantation at a salary of $250 a month.
William Delbur Barkhuff was born on a farm near Fayette. Fayette County, Iowa, and moved to Walla Walla, Wash., with his parents at the age of two years. Two years later the family moved to a farm near Colton, Whitman County, where the boy grew to
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manhood. In 1893, at the opening of the Washington Agricultural College and School of Science, he entered as a preparatory student, and five years later took his degree as a civil engineer. Soon after graduating he was appointed deputy surveyor of Whitman County, but resigned to accept a position as draughtsman for the N. P. R. R .. and is now located near Sumner in the Puget Sound country.
Franklin Arthur Boozer was born on a farm near New Burn- side, Illinois, August 26, 1871. He attended the public schools there until 1886 when he came west with his parents. He attended the Colfax and Rosalia schools successively until October, 1892, when he enrolled as a student at the Washington Agricultural Col- lege, taking his degree as a civil engineer six years later. Shortly after his graduation he installed the electrical machinery for the Lewiston Light Company, working as engineer until March 8, when he was elected superintendent.
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CLASS OF '99.
COLORS: LEMON AND PINK.
YELL:
Rickety, Rickety, Rickety, Rah!
Clickity, Clickity, Clickity, Claw!
Zickity, Zickity, Zickity, Zine!
Eighteen Hundred and Ninety-nine!
Monarch of all he surveys.
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BYRON HUNTER began life at Glenwood, Iowa, October 22, 1869. Removed with his parents to Willamette valley, Oregon, at the age of four. Seven years later moved to Latah county. Idaho, where he attended the district schools. Was graduated from the State Normal School at Monmouth, Ore- gon, in 1894, being one of ten in a class of fifty-two that delivered orations on Com- mencement Day Entered the Washington Agricultural College and School of Science in September, 1895. Represented the Washington as orator in the annual enter- tainment of literary societies, Commence- ment week, 1897; president of the Wash- ington, fall of 1897 ; editor of " Evergreen," 1898-99; class president, 1898-99. Thesis. "Forage Plants for Washington." Degree, B. S. in Agriculture.
ANNA M. ELLIS was born so long ago that records which would reveal the date of her birth are not accessible. However, we are fortunate in knowing that she came from Des Moines, Iowa, where she attended the public schools in her early youth ; also at- tended the common schools at Holton, Kansas; taught school in Latah county, Idaho, at the age of fifteen ; landed at the Washington Agricultural College in the fall of 1893 Was graduated from the prepara. tory department in June, 1894; charter member of the Washington Society ; presi- dent of Washington, spring of 1899; gave piano recital during Commencement week in June, 1898. Will finish the course in music in June, 1899. Thesis: "The Idylls of the King." Degree, B. L. in Eng- lish Literature.
VIRGIL, TALMAGE MCCROSKEY entered upon his earthly career at Sweetwater, Monroe county, Tennessee, Oct. 5. 1876. Moved out west to grow up with the coun- try in August, 1879 ; attended district school, and entered the public schools at Colfax in 1888 ; arrived at the Washington Agricultu- ral College on Oct. 19, 1892 ; can tell you all about the early history of the college, espe- cially the potato patch and the rotien egg- ing. Was graduated from the Preparatory Department in June, 1894. Charter mem- ber of the Washington Society ; president of that society spring and fall of 1898. Was graduated from the School of Pharmacy with degree of Ph. G. in June, 1898 ; suc- cessfully passed the examinations before the State Board of Pharmacy at Spokane, in April, 1898; exchange editor of "Evergreen," 1898-99 Thesis : "History of Trade Union- ism." Degree, B. S. in Economic Science and History.
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DORA ORLETTE LOBA UGH was born on June 15, 1877,at Neosho Falls, Kansas. In March, 1884, she removed with her parents to Whitman county, Wash, where she at- tended the country school near Whelan. A year later she removed to Pullman, where she has since made her home. Completed the course in the Pullman public school in May, 1894 ; entered the Washington Agri- cultural College in 1894 ; finished the Pre- pa atory course in June, 1895; member of the Columbian society ; president of Colum- bian, winter 1899; vice-president of Senior Class, 1898-99; editor of " Evergreen," spring of 1899. Thesis: "Shakespeare's Fools and Clowns." Degree, B. L. in Eng- lish Literature.
W. SRATON VAN DOREN was born at Leavenworth, Kansas, on August 4, 1875- Attended the High School at Brookings, South Dakota, and later the Academy at Le Roi, New York Entered the Wash- ington Agricultural College at its opening in January, 1892, when the "crib" was the only building on the hill ; member of the first class that was graduated from the Pre- paratory department ; president of the Col- umbian Society in 1895; represented the Columbian as orator in spring entertain- ment, in 1897. Thesis : "Landscaping the College Campus." Degree, B. S. in Horti- culture.
LORA DELL MALONE was born three miles south of Pullman in 1880, and has lived in Whitman county all her life. She is therefore a " Bunch-grasser." Attended District school No. 33 until twelve years of age, when she entered the Pullman public school Struck the Washington Agricul- tural College in September, 1894 ; completed the Preparatory Course in June, 1895 ; presi- dent of Columbian Society, spring of 1899 : secretary of Senior class, 1898-99; president of Biological Club in 1899. Thesis: "A Synopsis of the Uredincal and Ustilagineal of Washington." Degree, B S. in Botany.
SAMUEL E HUNTTING first saw the light on the cyclone-swept plains of Miami county, Kansas, on September 5, 1873 Moved with his parents to Whitman county, Wash., in 1882 Attended Endicott school, and later the public schools of Colfax; taught in the district schools of this county for three terms ; attended Baptist College at Colfax; came to the Washington Agricul- tural College and School of Science in No- vember, 1894 : member of the old Referen- dum Debating Club, which has long since passed out of existence. Thesis: "A De- sign for a Heat, Light and Power Plant for the College." Degree, B. S. in Electrical Engineering.
MABEL TAYLOR'S start in life occurred way down in Carthage, Mo., on March 16, 188o. Removed to Portland, Ore , in 1886, and a year later to Pullman, Wash. At- tended Pullman public school ; entered the Washington Agricultural College and School of Science in September, 1894; completed the Preparatory Course in June, 1895; represented the Columbian Society as declaimer in June, 1897 ; trustee of the Col- umbian, three semesters, 1897-98; vice pres- ident, second semester, 1899. Thesis : "De- termination of the Acceleration of Gravity." Degree, B. S. in Electrical Engineering.
CLASS OF 1900.
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CLASS OF 1900.
OFFICERS.
Daisy T. Busbey
President
Claude E. Morrison . Vice President
J. Lee Webb Secretary
Anna M. Grimes Historian
Della C. Allen
. Poet
COLORS. Lavender and Cream.
When the humanity of future ages seeks to trace the various paths traversed by the bright lights of nineteenth century civiliza- tion, then shall the class of 1900 be recognized as a group of most remarkable individuals. Great historians will write long chapters in their praise and glorify them for the phenomenal advancements they caused in the development of the world.
The student of the future will pore over their lives, learning every minute event. as we have over the lives of the greatest men of the by-gone centuries.
You, gentle peruser of these lines, may wait, if you choose, for coming years to demonstrate the great propensities of this class, or you may accept, as you would gospel truth, the description of them as herein contained.
Full well are our sage professors aware of the excellent qual- ities of this class. They know that their indomitable spirit as evinced by the mighty strides already made toward perfection assure these juniors of successful careers. Gladly would they proclaim that the juniors outshine all others as the persistent radiance of the sun out- shines the flickering light of the candle. They have never divulged their knowledge-never made it known to the public, perhaps in
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fear of discouraging others who are climbing the flowery path in their poor, earnest way.
From their early lives it seems strange that the members of this class are now fairly rushing along the path to fame. One, as a whooping, howling babe, received the first knowledge of a world beyond the cradle from the fury of a Dakota blizzard as it tore the sods from the roof of her father's humble abode. Another saw the light of day for the first time through the green blades of an Ar- kansas corn field; while another owes his present existence solely to the nourishing properties of Illinois buttermilk. Most of the others proudly claim this verdant Palouse country as that of their nativity. and sturdy, frowzy-haired farmers as their parents. If their days of tender youth were characterized by the same thoroughness with which they accomplish things at present, their faces were probably soiled to the extreme and mud pies simply overstocked the market. The attainment of their present positions is due to the firm deter- mination, formed in childhood, to rise from their lowly origin.
From silly, freckle-faced Preps., awkward in manner and totally devoid of social spirit, they have developed into the beauties of young womanhood and manhood. The spirit suggestive of "Lar- rupin good Sal! Buy you some," has vanished and yearly banquets with peanuts and popcorn galore give each a renewed determination to struggle forward with the class.
The rapid strides toward social perfection have been second only to those toward mental. Like a great, irresistable, swiftly on- ward bearing wave, the juniors have passed through the successive semesters. No obstacle has yet impeded them and exams. have never "phased" them. Rough places enough have been encoun- tered, but the utter fearlessness in mounting any pony at hand, however wild and woolly, has never yet failed to carry them through.
Already is this great country aware that its coming advance- ment rests with this class. Already has it realized that a glorious future awaits it! Soon seventy millions of people will hold their breath at each new venture of the juniors and let it burst forth in mighty applause at each new success.
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On! Juniors, on! You have scaled the first ascent and climbed a mountain or two since. On ! up the rough, rugged, ragged path to the topmost pinnacle of those mountains which once defied you.
Surely they will climb onward. June twenty-third of the year 1900 will mark the entrance of the juniors into the world with knowl- edge radiating from their mighty brains and the dawn of a new era before them. As the eruption of a great volcano illuminates its sur- roundings, so the juniors will light the world.
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