Iowa
Old Press
University Reporter
Iowa State University, Iowa City, Johnson co. Iowa
March 15, 1875
Medical Commencement.
The suspense of senior medics is past. The faculty and board of
regents have signed their diplomas; twenty more dispensers of
powders and pills let loose upon the community - and this is how
it was done:
On Wednesday evening the spacious chapel was warmed and lighted
and soon after the striking of the 7 o'clock bell the expectant
crowd came pouring in. About 7:30 that favorite of the
"medics" the law class came marching in and filled a
good part of the North-West quarter of the chapel. They had
buried the hatchet and were quiet as the historical lamb. When
that dead man's leg was brought in a smothered attempt was made
to sing the class song "Saw a medic's leg off," but it
was speedily frowned down by the majority of the class who were
bound to conduct themselves with the solemnity due to the
occasion of the annual delivery of the medical college.
After prayer we listened to a valedictory address by A.O.
Williams. His address was a credit to himself and his class, a
little too hurried perhaps in delivery, yet withal thoughful and
animated.
The conferring of degrees came next in order, and, one by one, as
their names were called, the members of the graduating class
walked up on the right of the stage, received their diplomas and
walked down on the left. The circle was complete - they walked up
ordinary men and came down doctors. The birth was complete and
twenty hearts were happy. Governor Carpenter delivered an address
in behalf of the faculty to the class. Then the various prizes
were distributed. Several prizes were taken by Juniors, because
the Seniors, according to their own explanation, had no time to
compete.
The names of the graduating class were as follows: Bice, Braedin,
Bridenstein, Ballard, Wats, Campbell, Doolittle, Goodman, Carrel,
Hudgin, Handel, Laughers, Shephard, York, Williams, Case,
Townsind, Young, Hall and Knight.
Obituary.
Died Thursday morning, March 18th, at Iowa City, Robert P. Hanna,
of class '75, aged 26 years.
Resolutions Passed by Senior Class on the Death of Robert P.
Hanna
Whereas, It has pleased and All-Wise and Holy Providence to
remove from our midst our friend and fellow classmate, Rob't P.
Hanna:
Resolved, That we feel the loss of our classmate al the more
deply from his removal just at the close of his college career,
and after the many years spent in faithful labor as one of our
number.
Resolved That we mourn for one endeared to us by his genial
disposition and manly character, and who by his genial
disposition and manly character, and who by his christian
fortitude in suffering has left an example worthy of all
imitation.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family
of our departed brother, as an expression of our deep sympathy
for them in their affliction.
Resolved, That the publication of these resolutions be requested
in each of the city papers, and in the University Reporter.
T.W. Graydon W.H. Fannon, Rollin J. Wilson - Committee
Marriage.
Sheldon - Dickinson. The cards of Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Sheldon
(Frances M. Dickinson), have been recieved. The corps send their
best wishes for a long, happy and useful life to them, and
congratulate the bride on her choice of one whose many excellent
qualities as student and friend, are not forgotten.
Personalia.
Doolittle, 'medic' of '75, has located at New Sharon.
Law '74, M. Austin, has opened an office in Toledo, Iowa
J.K.P. McOllum, of class '74, is practicing law at Plattsmouth,
Neb.
G.G. Rodman, law '72, has recently been elected city Solicitor of
Washington.
Willie Ormond, class '73, came up form Rock Island to tattend
Medical Commencement. He returned the next day.
Prof. Pinkham was confined to his room for several days, but is
now able to attend to his duties. Overwork was the cause of his
illness.
Charlie Ross, son of Hon. L.W. Ross, of Council Bluffs, spent a
few days last week with his friends here. He will probably be a
student of the University next year.
Beard, of Law '73, and E.G. Wilson, of the present class, have
formed a co-partnership for the practice of the law at
Washington. They are the successors of Bennett & Beard.
Mr. Ed. R. Sayles, class '76, has severed his connection with the
University. This is a surprise to his many friends and is
regretted by all. Mr. Sayles came from Iowa College and entered
the University at the beginning of the present school year with
the expectation of completing the course. For reasons which
seemed to him sufficient, he decided to commence at one the study
of Law. He will soon enter the office of one of the prominent
Attorney's of Lyons, Iowa. The best wishes of his student friends
accompany him.
[transcribed by S.F., May 2012]