Theo. B. Ellis has a fine lot of "chicks" that he has raised in an incubator. The chicks are a great source of amusement and attract many people to his show windows, where he has placed them.

Dr. W. H. Grotthouse, the popular North Columbus druggist, has purchased a handsome new soda fountain, newly painted and papered his store, and also made his windows very attractive with some beautiful house plants.

W. P. Gault has returned from an extensive visit through the South, in the interest of the Vicksburg Battlefield Commission, of which he is secretary. He visited at Chattanooga, Nashville, Atlanta and many other points of interest.

Two teams, representing the office and stock departments of the Kauffman-Lattimer Co., played their annual game of baseball Saturday, June 3rd. The office boys are jubilant over their victory of 17 to 13, it being the first time in ten years that they have won. Wm. Altman's playing was the feature, as he received the greatest number of "hits" (on his body). Every one had an enjoyable although somewhat strenuous time.

L. E. Landon, Ada, was among the MIDLAND callers.

T. F. Gault, of New Concord, was at Cambridge on business last week.

Mrs. J. G. Neilley and daughter, of Cambridge, are visiting Mrs. Neilley's parents at Flushing.

"Richey," S. & D.'s representative, "the man that looks like Foley," was in southern Ohio last week.

Louis C. Fix, of the Bailey Drug Co., and Mrs. Fix, have returned from an enjoyable. tour of Mexico.

Geo. W. Wiles has sold his interest in the Wiles-Erman Drug Co., Newark, to his partner, W. A. Erman.

C. A. Heiner and family, of Byesville, have returned from a two weeks' visit with Mrs. Heiner's people at Allegheny, Pa.

We think we will have something interesting to say about Henry McConnel, of Cadiz, in a few weeks; looks like it.

Henry A. Ullrich, formerly of Youngstown, has taken charge of the retail department for the Ball-Warfield Drug Co. at Ironton.

Roy Drury, son of E. E. Drury, was a member of the graduating class of Glouster High School, whose commencement was held on May 24.

Mrs. Walter Potts, of Beaver Falls, Pa., daughter of H. B. Law, Quaker City, has returned to her home after a pleasant visit at Quaker City.

George A. Dollinger, for many years a prominent druggist of Cleveland, died at his home in that city on May 26th. His age was 49 years.

W. R. Parker, of Beverly, was a member of the Federal Grand Jury, begun at Columbus on June 6th. Mr. Parker was chosen for the Southern District of Ohio.

Harry Cassady, of Dresden, has returned from a visit with his grandparents at West Lafayette. "Harry" played baseball on the winning team and had a general good time.

Mr. Will Drury, son of E. E. Drury, Glouster, has joined the U. S. Army and will be stationed for a time at St. Louis. "Billy" will make as good a soldier as he was a student, which was Al.

L. B. Kauffman, J. F. Foley, W. S. Vinson, Huntington, W. Va., Carl N. Lorey, Mt. Vernon, and Chas. Arnold, Bellaire, leave on June 30th for a two weeks' fishing and hunting trip to Crab Lake, Wis.

We learn that Mr. Chas: D. Kerr, president of the C. D. Kerr Co., Gallipolis, will spend the greater part of the summer on the Florida coast. Mr. Kerr will be accom

panied by his wife. During his absence the business will be in charge of Mr. Will Robinson and Mr. John Shallcross.

Business Notes and Changes.

OHIO.

Hiram E. Butts, Cleveland, sold out.

C. A. Gardner, Canton, suffered fire loss. Dr. Barnes, Hemlock, succeeded by B. F. Brown.

B. F. Griffith, Niles, succeeded by Chas. Mascher.

P. E. Lodge succeeds H. E. Miller at Sugar Creek.

R. H. Birnie has opened a new store at Belle Valley.

W. D. Converse, Shelby, sold to A. J. Preisendorfer.

J. H. Wallace, North Jackson, has discontinued businsss.

Barberton Drug Co., Barberton, have gone out of business.

B. L. Sites has bought the H. A. Henderson store at Galion.

Wiles-Erman Drug Co., Newark, succeeded by Erman & Son.

Wm. Beidler, Marshallville, is to open a new store at Millersburg.

F. H. Umbehauer has purchased one of the H. M. Grimes stores, Columbus.

Dr. J. F. Conrad has purchased the store owned by J. M. Little, Magnetic Springs.

M. J. Welsh has bought the Emil Zorn store at Twelfth and Elm streets, Cincinnati.

INDIANA.

D. L. Benton, Ft. Wayne, sold out.

WHO WILL WIN PRIZES?

Druggists' Bowling Contest at Cedar Point, June 21, 1905.

Five Men Team-First Prize-Five Silver Loving Cups, value $50.00, donated by the Peruna Drug Mfg. Co., Columbus, Ohio.

Second Prize-Five German Loving Cups, value $25.00, donated by S. A. Weller Pottery, Zanesville, Ohio.

Third Prize-Five Louwelsa Steins, value $15.00, donated by S. A. Weller Pottery, Zanesville, Ohio.

Booby Prize, lowest average score-"The Rubber," donated by The J. S. Kohmescher Co., Cincinnati, Ohio.

Two Men Team-First Prize-500 Gen'l

E. P. Leath, Wingate, succeeded by Claude Menaugh.

Francis Pharmacy Co. have purchased the business of Hurty Francis Co. at Indianapolis.

MICHIGAN.

F. Lebault opened a new store at Lake Linden,

Fred J. Williams, Lansing, sold to H. N. Meleche.

W. J. Wren has purchased store of C. J. Winslow at West Branch.

TENNESSEE.

A. P. Thompson & Co., Lebanon, sold out. Franklin Drug Co. open a new store at Winchester.

The Eliel-Jerman Drug Co.

The old and well-known firm of the LymanEliel Drug Co., Minneapolis, ceased to exist on June 1, and is succeeded by the ElielJerman Drug Co., which will take over the assets and good-will of the business and will proceed along the same lines which have brought it up to one of the leading houses of the United States. Lyman Brothers, so long and favorably known in the Northwest, retire with the respect and good will of their former associates. The new corporation has allied with itself C. A. Jerman, formerly managing head of the Jerman, Pflueger & Kuehmsted Co., of Milwaukee. Mr. Jerman is well known in the drug trade of the United States as a strong, incisive and intelligent business man-a man who has built up for himself a reputation as a merchant and a gentleman.

Wemmer Co., Lima, Ohio.

Second Prize-500 San Felice Cigars (5c.), donated by The Deisel Wemmer Co., Lima, Ohio.

Third Prize-100 Little Havana Cigars, donated by The Deisel Wemmer Co., Lima, Ohio.

Highest Average Score-First Prize-One Case Crushed Fruits, Cleveland Brand, donated by Cleveland Fruit Juice Company, Cleveland, Ohio.

Second Prize--Two dozen Benton's Grape Juice, donated by Cleveland Fruit Juice Co., Cleveland, Ohio.

Third Prize-Two Gallons Buckeye Root Beer, Three Buckeye Root Beer Steins, donated by Cleveland Fruit Juice Co., Cleveland, Ohio.

Highest Individual Score-First PrizeFive Years' Subscription to the MIDLAND DRUGGIST, donated by The Midland Publishing Company, Columbus, Ohio.

Second Prize-Two Years' Subscription to the MIDLAND DRUGGIST, donated by The Midland Fublishing Company, Columbus, Ohio.

Third Prize-One Year's Subscription to the MIDLAND DRUGGIST, donated by The Midland Publishing Company, Columbus, Ohio.

Ladies' Bowling Contest, one game, highest score-First Prize-One pound Extract, donated by Young, Ladd & Coffin, New York.

Second Prize-One-half pound Extract, donated by Young, Ladd & Coffin, New York.

Third Prize-One-fourth lb. Violet Toilet Water, donated by Young, Ladd & Coffin, New York.

The use of twelve Bowling Alleys has been donated by the management of the Cedar Point Pleasure Resort Company.

In Memoriam.

At midnight, June 1st, the door which separates the narrow room which we call Time from that limitless expanse known as Eternity swung open so softly that ere even those near and dear were aware the spirit of John Byrne passed quietly from one to the other.

of business life. Nor did he treasure this so richly for his own satisfaction only, but that he might share its quiet elegance and comfort with those he loved.

From such a companion and friend it is not easy to say adieu, for the summit of life is behind, the pathway is winding down the western slope, and the companions of earlier years are rapidly diminishing in

number.

"Sorrow and love-and these are paramount,

How deep the sorrow, and how strong the love,
Seeming almost as if unfelt before,

Ah, parting tries these depths. At once arise
Affection's treasures, never dreamed till then.
Death teaches heavy lessons hard to learn;
And most it teaches us what we have lost,
In losing those who loved us."

-W. R. O.

JOHN BYRNE.

It was an ideal transition, for his was a kindly, gentle, thoughtful spirit, giving freely of its resources to those with whom the incidents of life brought him in contact. But with all his modesty he was possessed of that true courage which bravely meets all the issues of life and is ever found on the side of that which is noble and true.

For more than thirty years this writer has known John Byrne, and for twenty years has been on such terms of intimacy as was given to but few of his many friends. Truly he was a genial companion. To association meetings, State and National, we have journeyed together, and a more agreeable associate upon these missions cannot be imagined.

His home-life was exceedingly beautiful, and home was the spot to which he hastened as a refuge from the cares and perplexities

John Byrne was born in County Meath, Ireland, and removed to this country with his parents fifty-three years ago. The family settled at Groveport.

When the civil war broke out, Mr. Byrne, although then a mere lad, enlisted in Company B, 113th O. V. I., and in an engagement at Resaca Mountain, Ga., was wounded.

After the war he was postmaster at Groveport, and conducted a grocery and drug store there. He came to Columbus twenty-four years ago, opening the drug store at High and Spring streets, which he conducted up to the time of his death. Mr. Byrne was a member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the Columbus Retail Druggists' Association, which he served as president for two terms. He joined the Ohio State Pharmaceutical Association in 1884, and was chosen the president at the last annual meeting in Cincinnati. He fully expected to preside at the coming annual meeting to be held at Cedar Point, June 20th, and had partially written his address for that event.

He became a member of the American Pharmaceutical Association in 1893, and was a regular attendant at most of the annual meetings since that time, always taking great interest in the deliberations of that body. Mr. Byrne has been a delegate to all the meetings of the National Association of Retail Druggists since its organization, his genial disposition and wise counsel securing for him the recognition of his associates as an almost ideal representative. He was for many years a member of the board of directors of the Druggists' Fire Insurance Co. of Cincinnati, and in this relation won the highest esteem and confi

"Further resolved, That we express our appreciation of his personal worth as shown. in his integrity of character, his loyalty to the highest type of business principles, and his unselfish interest in all movements for the benefit of the occupation to which he had given so many years of his life;

"Resolved, That it is the sense of this association that no active member of this body has exerted a more healthful influence upon his associates, or commanded a higher degree of confidence and respect from the members of this organization than did Mr. Byrne."

These resolutions were adopted, and it was ordered that an engrossed copy be sent to Mrs. Byrne.

Peruna Company Sues.

Injunction proceedings were begun in the United States Court on May 1st, against Julius D. Pearson, a druggist of Indianapolis, by Samuel B. Hartman, of Columbus, Ohio, at the head of the Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company.

The complaint alleges among other things that Mr. Pearson has been engaged in scratching off labels and numbers from Peruna bottles and after destroying the seal on the bottles has put on new corks and labeled them "Peruna the Great Tonic." Besides doing this the complainant alleges Mr. Pearson has been selling the medicine at less than the established retail price.

The plaintiff asks that Pearson be enjoined from selling the drug, and that he be compelled to pay to him the profits which have been realized from the sale of Peruna.

The Ohio Drug Bowling Association.

During the meeting of the Ohio State Pharmaceutical Association at Cedar Point, June 20, 21, 22, 23, the first tournament of the Ohio Drug Bowling Association will be held, and a great time among the druggists is expected.

It is an assured fact that the prizes offered for five-men teams, two-men teams and individuals, also prize for best lady bowler, will be very fine, and worthy of a contest. The alleys where the tournament will be held are known as the handsomest west of New York City.

Every town and city which contains drug bowlers should be represented at this tournament. Do not fail to send a team. The charge of their respective captains: following cities have teams entered, in

Cleveland....... Cincinnati

Captain.

Joseph Albrecht Edward Kipp ..Carl F. Beck ..Chris G. Neipp ...Geo. W. Martin

Columbus.

Toledo.....

Dayton. Lima..

Henry L. Vortkamp

OHIO BOARD OF PHARMACY.

The following persons passed examination held May 9, 10, 11, 1905:

PHARMACISTS.

Louis G. Weiss, W. D. McDonald, Cleveland; W. E. Drummond, Frank Gehrling, A. M. Roegge, F. J. Sofge, J. Blumenthal, Louis Werner, Cincinnati; H. F. Emerson, Patriot, Ind.; C. T. Langdon, Springfield; Ford Laughlin, Steubenville; C. W. Peters, Allegheny City, Pa.; P. A. Wurst, Ottoville; M. M. Mitchel, Bluffton; J. C. Scott, Bethel; W. A. Sutherin, East Palestine; W. A. Katzenmeyer, Upper Sandusky; H. R. Burbacher, Summerfield; W. F. Allen, Mt. Vernon; W. H. Stalder, St. Marys; J. W. Sutherland, St. Albans, W. Va.; C. Slichter, C. C. Johnson, Columbus; H. C. Sohn, Glenn H. Eaton, Circleville; Edward Spease, Dresden; F. L. Deckson, W. L. Bryan, M. E. Beymer, Toledo; Carl Finck, Somerset; Carl Spencer, Covington; A. H. Vossmyer, Newport, Ky.; J. A. Hoffman, Ironton; A. J. Curtis, Madeira; A. T. Huffman, Bellaire; L. A. Bentler, Erlanger, Ky.; J. C. Stewart, Tippecanoe; C. A. Schmidt, Sandusky; F. B. Kibby, Lebanon; C. G. Hambo, Bellevue, Ky.; E. Shibler, Archbold; E. L. Barton, Norwood; Wm. Vogel, Glenmont.

The following may receive certificates as assistant pharmacists on their examination as pharmacists, if they desire:

L. W. Funk, Louis Ketterman, Chas. B. Lucas, W. A. Wooten, J. E. Engleken, D. C.

Kunkle.

136 examined for pharmacists; passed, 43.

PASSED AS ASSISTANT PHARMACISTS.

W. S. Salladay, Pleasant City; C. A. Galloway, Brownsville, Pa.; W. L. Heizer, Bertha Ött, Cincinnati; H. J. Brune, Hamilton; C. D. Leonhardt, Florida; P. R. England, Jewett; Jno. O'Neill, Ed Votypka, Cleveland; A. K. Omerod, Plain City.

42 examined as assistant pharmacists; passed, 10.

Ohio Valley Druggists' Association. The Ohio Valley Druggists' Association has decided on Hartman's Grove as the place for their picnic this season, and Tuesday, July 18th, the date. Every druggist should arrange previously to be off on that day and give himself and family a treat. Its a good way to enjoy yourself amongst friends and at the same time help a good cause along. Don't forget the date, Tuesday, July 18th.

Commencement Cleveland College of Pharmacy.

In conferring degrees at the graduation exercises of the Cleveland School of Pharmacy, President L. C. Hopp, for the Board of Trustees and faculty, bestowed upon Eugene R. Selzer the honorary degree of Pharmaceutical Chemist. Mr. Selzer, now vicepresident of the school, was the first student to be enrolled at its organization, twentythree years ago, and on graduation he was awarded a certificate of proficiency, which was then given instead of a diploma.

The exercises took place in the Assembly Hall of the Hollenden Hotel. The program included an address of welcome by President L. C. Hopp, presentation of graduates by Joseph Feil, conferring the degrees by the presdent, awarding of prizes, and the graduation address by Rev. Dr. Harris R. Cooley, Director of Charities of Cleveland. Six students out of a class of twenty-one who entered three years ago received the degree of Ph. C. These were George L. Bader, M. F. Dwyer, B. E. Hunt, E. M. Mandel, N. D. McDonald and Otto E. Muhlhan.

The prizes awarded were two membership privileges in the A. Ph. A., Otto Muhlhan receiving one for the best record in practical pharmacy, and N. D. McDonald the other, for the best final examination in materia medica. Mr. Muhlhan was also awarded the prize membership in the Cleveland School of Pharmacy for the best record in materia medica specimens, and Mr. McDonald the Eugene R. Selzer microscope for the best general average in materia medica and microscopy.

At the close of the commencement exercises a banquet was tendered to the graduates by the Board of Trustees, members of the faculty, and alumni.

Patent Rights Involved.

Samuel B. Hartman, of Columbus, Ohio, through Attorneys F. W. Hinkle and F. F. Reed, began an action in the Federal Court in Covington yesterday against J. D. Parks & Sons.

Hartman alleges he is the inventor of a patent medicine and asks for an injunction restraining the defendants from inducing or persuading, directly or indirectly, relative to the purchase and sale of the plaintiff's medicines or preparations, or from in any way defacing, mutilating, breaking, altering or destroying the wrappers or offering any of the remedies for sale.