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Lewis Caslavka, '10, and E. J. Prochaska, '13, have both lately passed the Minnesota Board.

Mr. and Mrs. H. N. P. Small of Letta, Iowa, announce the marriage of their grand-daughter, Mabel E. Wagner to George W. Bailey, Tuesday, November eleventh. Mr. Bailey was graduated in 1913.

On the occasion of the annual home-coming at the time of the Ames game, November 15th, many alumni of the College were back.

E. T. Casey, '14, entertained a brother at the time of the Ames game, as did W. E. Palmer of the same class.

I. H. Pierce, '12, has accepted a position on the instructional staff at the Washington Agricultural College at Pullman, Washington.

R. F. Schneider, '15, and Walter Molumby, '15, both enjoyed visits from their fathers at the time of the Ames game.

C. E. Haynes, ex. '93, has called at the College several times lately. Mr. Haynes is traveling for the wholesale house of Hartz and Bahnsen at Rock Island, Ill.

Invitations are out for the marriage of Robert Emmett Fridley, '13, to Marvel Agatha Stevens, Thursday, December eleventh at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Stevens at Floris, Iowa.

At the last meeting of the Mortar and Pestle Club, Prof. Zada M. Cooper read a paper on "Personal Name Synonyms."

Christmas vacation begins on the evening December nineteenth continuing until January fifth when all classes will be resumed at noon.

Maud McCalla, '14, and Nellie Manbeck, 14, were over Sunday guests of Iva McCredie, '13, at Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

A. N. Brown, '13, of Missouri Valley, Iowa, writes to announce the birth of a daughter named Marjorie Ann, December 3, 1913.

Miss Iva B. McCredie, '13, who has been at Little Sioux since her graduation, visited friends at the College early in November. Since being here she has accepted a position as relief clerk with the Boysen Drug Company at Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Hugh Tyler, '14, entertained a number of out-of-town friends at the time of the Indiana game.

C. J. Zopf, '15, enjoyed a visit from his two sisters a short time ago.

M. R. Tokman, '15, entertained his father for a few days last month.

W. R. Bryant, '13, writes from Tampa, Arizona that he has accepted a position with A. M. Harner at that place.

Oklahoma School of Pharmacy.

Prof. and Mrs. Howard S. Browne spent the holidays visiting relatives and friends at Guthrie and Tonkawa, Oklahoma.

Chas. E. Riley, who recently passed the State Board of Pharmacy examination, spent the Christmas vacation as clerk in a store at Erick, Oklahoma.

The Christmas holidays were quite long this year, beginning December 19th and ending January 5th, 1914. Nearly all of the out-of-town students took advantage of the opportunity to visit the folks at home.

Floyd Tribbey, Ph. C. '13, writes to us that he is getting along nicely with his work. Mr. Tribbey shows a commendable spirit in sending a name of a student for our new correspondence course in pharmacy.

Frank Bradley spent the Xmas holidays working in a drug store at Noble, Oklahoma, and studying for the State Board of Pharmacy examination.

Ed. Houston, Ph. C. '13, who is managing the Valliant Drug Store, acknowledges the receipt of our last sheet of news from the School of Pharmacy and states that he and Mrs. Houston are very pleasantly located in their new home.

About twenty-five students, accompanied by Dean Stocking, visited the large wholesale establishment of Alexander Drug Co., at Oklahoma City recently. The boys were very cordially received and spent both a pleasant and profitable morning studying the wholesale side of drug life.

Howard Cain worked in a drug store at his home town, Temple, Oklahoma, during the holidays.

The faculty and the students of the School of Pharmacy were entertained through the courtesy of Messrs. Eli Lilly & Co., with a very interesting set of moving picture views of the Lilly plant at the Empress Theatre in Oklahoma City the 20th of December. This exhibition was very entertaining and novel to the students of the School of Pharmacy, in that it showed moving picture views of modern pharmaceutical manufacturing, as seen at the plant of Eli Lilly & Co., at Indianapolis. Formal invitations were sent out to each of the members of the School of Pharmacy, and although the event took place during the Christmas holidays, a large attendance was had. The School of Pharmacy very much appreciates the kindness of Messrs. Eli Lilly & Co. in giving them an opportunity to witness the unusual exhibition.

♣ ♣ ♣General Drug News±±±

Indiana News

Close on the heels of the strike of street railway employes, the city of Indianapolis had a general strike of teamsters beginning December 1. Although the strike is not fully settled, business is proceeding under normal conditions without interruption. The teamsters have been demanding a uniform wage scale and a schedule providing for a sixty hour week. Many of the employers, especially among the wholesalers and manufacturers have refused to grant the demands. Remembering the riots that occurred during the street railway strike, the police and citizens determined that there should not be a repetition of such events. Business men organized a company of volunteer cavalry which acted as an auxiliary to the police department and all acts of violence were promptly dealt with. Hauling was suspended two days, but after that time the police had such a firm hold on the situation that there was no further fear of violence and normal hauling was resumed.

Retail druggists throughout the state had about as good a Christmas trade as usual, if the orders they placed with the wholesalers and jobbers may be taken as a barometer. In the rural communities and smaller cities and towns the Christmas trade was as good as ever. In Indianapolis and other large cities, however, the trade was below normal. The situation in Indianapolis was due to the fact that several thousand men are out of work due to production curtailment by factories and also to the recent strikes, which seriously effected business.

Judge Albert B. Anderson, of the United States court, Indianapolis, has issued an order restraining Lloyd B. Huron, a retail druggist of Tipton from disposing of his drug store and equipment to the First National Bank of Tipton. This step was taken by the court after the creditors of Mr. Huron had filed a petition asking that he be adjudged bankrupt.

The Ferger Drug Company and other occupants of the old Occidental Hotel block at the southeast corner of Washington and Illinois streets, Indianapolis, have been ordered to vacate not later than March 1. The old build

ing is to be razed and a sixteen story modern, fireproof building erected at a cost of approximately $1,000,000. This will be one of the finest buildings in the city and the Ferger company, in all probability will relocate in the building.

After an illness of only a few days, Charles Ferger, Jr., died at his home 131 West Eleventh street, Indianapolis, on the night of December 10. Mr. Ferger's death was due to pneumonia. He was forty-two years old and was associated with his brother, Edward Ferger, in the Ferger Drug Company and also had other extensive business interests. He was an active member in the Elk's lodge and in the Indianapolis Maennerchor. Besides a widow he is survived by his parents, four brothers and three sisters.

H. H. Carter, R. W. Carter and J. H. Carter have organized the H. H. Carter Drug Company at Seymour and will conduct a retail drug business. The company has been incorporated with an authorized capitalization of $10,000.

While A. Kiefer Mayer of the A. Kiefer Drug Company, Indianapolis, was making a business call in the down town district recently his electric coupe was stolen. The police of several cities were notified to be on the lookout for the machine. Detectives are of the opinion the thieves drove the machine to some other city with the expectation of trying to sell it.

With an authorized capitalization of $25,000, the Evansville Wholesale Drug Company has been organized and incorporated and will conduct a wholesale drug business at Evansville. Those interested in the company are W. P. Woods, E. J. Laval and V. Alexander.

Notice recently was filed with the Indiana secretary of state that the stockholders and directors of the Indianapolis Prescription Bottle Company have agreed to the voluntary dissolution of the concern.

About thirty students of the pharmacy department of the University of Wisconsin, at Madison, were the guests of Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, during the last month. They were shown through the big Lilly plant

and entertained at luncheon, following which there was a theater party in their honor. In the evening an elaborate banquet was given at the Claypool Hotel at which Charles J. Lynn, general manager of the company, presided.

Goerge E. Corwin, who has conducted a retail drug business at Worthington, has filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in the United States court at Indianapolis. He states that his liabilities are $3,991.35 and his assets $1,326.

The death of Thomas F. Dwyer occurred at his home in Ambia on December 9, after a long illness. Mr. Dwyer had been a sufferer from dropsy for many months but until recently looked after his retail drug business, which he had conducted for twenty-five years.

Haag Brothers, Indianapolis, have completed an addition to their new store at Washington street and Kentucky avenue. The addition is wholly of plate glass and metal construction and gives the store exceptional natural lighting facilities as well as better facilities for displaying the large drug stock carried by the company.

Burglars recently made a rich haul at the drug store of H. G. May at Princeton. On the morning of December 6, before the store was opened for the day's business, burglars carried away about $200 worth of cameras, $100 worth of fountain pens, several hundred dollars worth of holiday goods and a small amount of money. It was evident they used a wagon in hauling the stuff away.

John E. Lambert has just moved into one of the finest business rooms in the eastern part of Indianapolis, having occupied the corner room in the new Tacoma theater building at East Washington street and Tacoma avenue. Mr. Lambert formerly was located at 2406 East Washington street for many years.

Dennan Keefer, an Indianapolis drug clerk who was injured in a peculiar manner, is rapidly recovering although it was thought at first he was injured fatally. While walking along the street some time ago a revolver dropped from his pocket and was discharged, the bullet striking him in the back.

Howe Abbott was held by the Federal authorities on a charge of embezzlement, but has been released pending trial in the United States court on $200 bond. He is charged with embezzling government funds to the

amount of $72.80. Abbott, until recently, conducted a drug store at 1837 Shelby street, Indianapolis, and was also clerk of the postal sub-station in his store. The money he is charged with having embezzled is said to have come into his hands as clerk of the postal station.

West Virginia News

Druggists in Charleston, the capital city, did more to simplify the Christmas problem of buying than any other institution, and it is safe to say that they profitted more this year during the pre-holiday period than ever before during such a season. "Shop early" was the call from all directions, and the drug stores were the first to offer the attractions to catch the shopper's eye. Such varied assortments of articles suitable for Christmas gifts had never before been placed on sale in these stores, although such a stock has been led up to gradually because of the success that has attended the efforts of the drug store owners in former years to offer the public something a little nicer and more tastefully shown than could be found elsewhere.

Candies did not form the biggest line by any means that was offered by the druggists. More than one hundred articles, each suitable for a gift, could easily be enumerated as having been a part of the displays noted in the drug store show windows. And the sales, many of which were made early, some for late delivery, however, have justified the labor and the care it has required to train the buyers to look at the drug stores before dealing heavily in Christmas things.

On Dryden street a pharmacy has been opened by colored owners and it caters mainly to the colored trade. Eddie Turner, who is quite popular with those of his race, is the proprietor, and has a very creditable establishment. The patronage is already large, although the store is but a few weeks old.

One of the Charleston druggists, and one who, for many years, adhered absolutely to the policy of dealing only in actual pharmaceuticals and ordinary drug store accessories, informed a reporter, that it was due entirely to the suggestions of his clerks that his Christmas business has been double this year over that of preceding years. "They seem to be up to the times," remarked he, "and I am out of date, evidently, for what they introduced almost invariably proves profitable for the store and helps us to advertise our bigger stock

better than ever before. And I am getting enthused again, just like they are. Each of my clerks received a twenty dollar gold piece for Christmas this year, and I realize that they earned it by their individual efforts."

In the Roth Drug Store property, also known as the Wiley Store, on Washington street, Charleston, J. P. Clark will open a pharmacy soon, and if his present plans are carried out the finest establishment of the kind in that part of the city will be the result of Mr. Clark's inclination to give the citizens of that densely populated portion of the city a store that will be up to date and stocked with such a varied stock as is necessary at this age of the world to satisfy the most exacting patrons. Mr. Clark has been engaged in business in Charleston for many years and knows the trade well. He will still retain his home at Spring Hill, one of the prettiest places along the Kanawha valley, but will devote considerable time to the conduct of the new business. While he is not a pharmacist himself, Mr. Clark is well acquainted with the needs of the store and has the money to establish a store that will be a credit to himself and his community.

That the proximity of a bull has much to do with one's ability to climb a tree is attested by William Evert, a druggist at Big Laurel. Mr. Evert sustained the loss of both his legs above the knees some years ago, but yet he can cover a great deal of ground. He delights in squirrel hunting and while in the woods with his brother a short time ago in quest of game, he trespassed on the territory of a bull. While Mr. Evert is not looking for foot races, because of his pedal impediment, he did do a marathon on this occasion, and not being able to run over the tree, he took to the haunts of the squirrels in its top. When found he had spent two hours astride a limb twelve feet from the ground, and just how he got there he cannot explain. He says he knows that no one helped him, for his brother, who was on another end of the farm at the time, was the nearest person to him.

General E. L. Boggs, who retired from the drug business in Charleston to assume the duties connected with the office of private secretary to the governor of West Virginia, and who spent more than fourteen years in such capacity, during the administration of three governors and about half that of another, has engaged in business again. This time he is one of the heaviest stockholders in a wholesale grocery company that will do business at

Huntington. It had been assumed by his friends that the general would retire to private life, but he decided otherwise, although he is financially situated so as to enjoy a leisurely life. But he prefers being busy, and will devote considerable time to the new business venture which is expected to develop into an important one, covering a vast territory.

The extensive improvements in the Robert B. McLain pharmacy at the corner of Market and Twelfth streets, Wheeling, have been finished by Herman O. Baer, the new owner, who lays claim now to having one of the best equipped and most splendidly arranged stores in West Virginia. The increased business noted during the past month leads to the conclusion that the expenditures made for the improvements are justified, and Mr. Baer expects to double the business during 1914. The prescription department has been removed into a new balcony enclosure constructed at the rear of the building, which has enhanced the architectural beauty of the building considerably and added needed store space. The new arrangement of the show cases is effective and it is a pleasure to everyone to visit the handsome quarters, which are often pointed out to visitors in the Nail City as the most beautiful in the state.

In Charleston, Scott Brothers, the oldest pharmacists there, are making ready to occupy their new quarters just as soon as the contractors can finish the work of improvement. The new stand is on Capitol street, in the most central part of the city. The store will be in the owners' own building, one of the finest business buildings on the principal retail business streets of the city. More than $5,000 will be spent in the changes in the building, and the drug store will be equipped with as fine a line of fixtures as can be purchased. Scott Brothers claim one of the finest trades in the city, and their store has been a sort of social headquarters for a number of years. "The rendezvous of the elite," it has been termed by some of the patrons who make it the popular meeting place of the city.

E. H. Rau, whose popular store at the corner of Market and Eleventh street, Wheeling, has long been considered one of the most up-to-date pharmacies in the Upper Panhandle, has had the improvement fever for some time, and has invested a large amount in beautifying his establishment this winter. He now has one of the most splendidly equipped stores one could find in a day's travel. He has leased the

entire first floor of the Egerte building, only a part of which he has been occupying heretofore. The store arrangements are ideal. A new fountain, of the R. H. Thomas make, will be installed as soon as practicable. It will be of the 25-foot variety, of rare beauty and with every conceivable improvement attached. A seventeen-foot cigar case has been installed. It is of the humidor type, and is recognized by those acquainted with such equipment as being about the finest of its kind that is manufactured. Three entrances to the store will be arranged and they are expected to add to the convenience of the general arrangement.

Huntington is keeping up the stride of progress in the state, so far as its pharmacies are concerned. John M. Lowry, representative of the United Drug Company in Huntington, has opened a second store in the Second City. This one is in the Frederick building, in the rooms formerly occupied by the Home Building and Savings Company. Eugene M. Camp, graduate of the Pittsburg College of Pharmacy, has been placed in full charge of the new store. He is personally popular, and has an acquintance of more than seventeen years with the Huntington trade. Heretofore Mr. Lowery has been opposed to the installation of a fountain in his store, but in the new establishment he has agreed to the installation of a fine soft drink fountain, and it will add greatly to the other charms of the place. Mr. Lowery has found Huntington much to his liking, for of the 24 years he has been in the drug business, he has spent 22 years in that city.

Ohio Pharmacist on Long Hike.

W. H. Tope, of Quaker City, sends us a clipping from his local paper concerning a long trip a-foot which his clerk, Mr. L. D. Herrick recently made. "Weston had nothing on two young men of this city who have just returned home after a ten days' trip through the east ern states.

Several days ago L. D. Herrick and O. S. Bundy decided to take a vacation and leaving here one morning walked to Wheeling on the first day. From Wheeling they went to Washington, Pa., thence to Uniontown, and then on to Cumberland, Md., returning by B. & O. making the entire trip in about a week's time.

It is nothing for these young fellows to walk to Zanesville or Wheeling in a day's time."

Willie "Paw, what is the difference between genius and talent?"

Paw-"Talent gets paid every Saturday, my son."-Cincinnati Enquirer.

Chicago Drug Club.

The biggest night in the history of the Chicago Drug Club. "Everybody had a good time."

Brother Kellett's slogan most aptly expresses the actual happenings at the Good Fellowship Night held by the Chicago Drug Club at the Hotel Bismarck on Monday evening, Dec. 15, 1913.

Over three hundred loyal members gathered around the festive board and joined in the spirit of the occasion which warms the inner most soul of men at the season of the year when Brotherly "Love" and "Charity" bring cheer to the heart and fireside.

Business was forgotten and after a few appropriate remarks, President Umenhofer wished the boys a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year, and turned the meeting over to Brother McCracken, who acted as toastmaster for the evening.

Most nobly did Brother McCracken acquit himself and in words that expressed good fellowship to all present he bid them welcome to the Chicago Drug Club.

Toasts were responded to by Brother "Tom" Potts, the thunderbolt of the N. A. R. D.; "Doc" Pritchard, "the handsomest man in the room"; Messrs. Kellett, Schwalbe, "Jim" Stevenson, "Matt" McAnneny and R. D. Keim, who lead the boys in singing "O'Tannebaum."

After a lively cabaret show during which a splendid luncheon and liqiud refreshments were served, Gus Hergert, our amiable chairman of the entertainment committee who is making a record far ahead of his predecessors, played Santa Claus to the boys and everybody took home a souvenir for the "baby."

Ten new members were added to the roster and it is hoped that everyone of the visitors present will shortly sign an application blank to become one of us.

The year has been a prosperous one for the club and as we ring out the old and ring in the new we look forward to brighter times, more good fellows in our ranks, and wish you all the Compliments of the Season.

C. S. Ashbrook Recovering.

We are glad to report that Mr. C. S. Ashbrook, of Mansfield, Ohio, who has been seriously ill for a long time, is now on the road to recovery. He is able to sit up a greater part of the time and his family are encouraged to believe that he will soon be able to take charge of his business again. Mrs. Ashbrook has been at the helm during his sickness.

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